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Knowles Corp (KN)
NYSE:KN
Earnings Data
Report Date
Apr 23, 2026After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.24Last Year’s EPS
0.18Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 3 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call communicated strong financial results, margin expansion, robust cash generation, a healthy backlog, and clear growth drivers (precision devices, specialty film/energy, medtech and defense), while also acknowledging concentrated near-term execution risks tied to the specialty film ramp, modest Q1 seasonality in cash flow, and some supply/capacity uncertainty. Overall, the positive items—notably above-guidance revenue and EPS, improved EBITDA and low leverage—outweigh the operational ramp and timing risks.Company Guidance
Q4 Revenue Growth
Q4 2025 revenue of $162 million, up 14% year-over-year, and above the high end of the company's guided range.
Q4 EPS and Profitability
Q4 2025 EPS of $0.36, up 33% year-over-year, above the midpoint of guidance; adjusted EBIT margin guidance for Q1 2026 is 18%–20%.
Full-Year Revenue and EPS Performance
Full-year 2025 revenue of $593 million, up 7% year-over-year and above the company's outlook ($560–$590M); full-year EPS of $1.11, up 21% versus 2024.
Strong Cash Generation and Liquidity
Full-year cash from operations of $114 million (19.2% of revenues); Q4 cash from operations of $47 million (above guidance); exited Q4 with $54 million cash, $114 million revolver borrowings, and total liquidity of more than $340 million.
Adjusted EBITDA and Leverage
Adjusted EBITDA of $140 million for 2025, up 9% year-over-year; net leverage ratio of 0.4x on trailing twelve months adjusted EBITDA, indicating low leverage and balance sheet flexibility.
Precision Devices Segment Outperformance
Precision Devices Q4 revenue of $90 million, up 23% year-over-year; full-year segment revenue up 10% and exceeded the Investor Day organic growth target (6%–8%). Q4 segment gross margin 40.1%, up 230 basis points from 2024.
Medtech & Specialty Audio Stability
Medtech and Specialty Audio Q4 revenue of $73 million, up 4% year-over-year; full-year revenue of $264 million, up 4%, at the high end of the 2%–4% organic growth target.
Robust Order Activity and Backlog
Precision Devices reported a book-to-bill greater than 1 (1.06 referenced) in Q4; management cited healthy backlog, strong bookings (including a very strong January), and broad-based demand across end markets.
Large Energy / Specialty Film Opportunity
Company expects the large energy order to generate roughly $25 million (north of $25M) in 2026 with full ramp by end of Q2; management expects specialty film category revenue in the ~$50–$65 million range in 2026 (including energy).
Capital Allocation and Shareholder Returns
Q4 share repurchases of 451,000 shares for $10 million; management indicates capacity to pursue synergistic acquisitions and continue buybacks while maintaining manageable debt levels.
KN Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
KN Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Feb 05, 2026 | $24.74 | $26.98 | +9.05% |
Oct 23, 2025 | $24.01 | $24.00 | -0.04% |
Jul 24, 2025 | $18.66 | $20.39 | +9.27% |
Apr 24, 2025 | $15.65 | $16.09 | +2.81% |
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FAQ
When does Knowles Corp (KN) report earnings?
Knowles Corp (KN) is schdueled to report earning on Apr 23, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
What is Knowles Corp (KN) earnings time?
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What is KN EPS forecast?
KN EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q1) is 0.24.