Knowles Corporation (KN)

Currency in USD
32.17
-1.21(-3.62%)
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32.170.00(0.00%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
31.8135.48
52 wk Range
20.5742.93
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
32.17
Open
34.67
Day's Range
31.81-35.48
52 wk Range
20.57-42.93
Volume
1.44M
Average Volume (3m)
792.81K
1-Year Change
34.0417%
Book Value / Share
9.35
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Price Target
44.00
Upside
+36.77%
Members' Sentiments
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Trading at a low P/E ratio relative to near-term earnings growth

Knowles Corporation News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

Analyst Ratings

3 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
4 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 44.00
(+36.77% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Baird
Buy50.00+55.42%44.00MaintainOct 23, 2026
Susquehanna
Hold35.00+8.80%40.00MaintainOct 21, 2026
Susquehanna
Hold40.00+24.34%33.00MaintainJul 24, 2026
Baird
Buy44.00+36.77%39.00MaintainJul 24, 2026
Craig-Hallum
Buy38.00+18.12%30.00MaintainApr 24, 2026

Knowles Corporation Earnings Call Summary for Q3/2026

  • Knowles Q3 2026 revenue hit $184M (+20% YoY), beating $172.1M estimate; adjusted EPS of $0.38 topped $0.36 forecast; shares rose 4.85% after hours.
  • Precision Devices segment drove growth with revenue up 33% to $117M; strong demand across medical, defense, industrial, and electrification markets.
  • Full-year 2026 guidance calls for 16% revenue growth and 24% adjusted EBITDA growth, exceeding May 2025 investor day targets; EBITDA margin to top 25%.
  • Q4 2026 outlook: revenue of $180M-$190M and adjusted EPS of $0.39-$0.43, implying ~14% growth at midpoint versus prior year quarter.
  • Capacity constraints may limit Q1 2027 sequential growth; capex rising to 5-7% of revenue in 2027 to support expansion, with new capacity online by H2 2027.
Last Updated: 2026-10-22, 05:10 p/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
Oct 22, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.38 / 0.36
Revenue / Forecast
184M / 172.1M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

KN Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
35.7x21.7x11.6x
PEG Ratio
0.50−1.070.01
Price/Book
3.4x1.6x2.4x
Price / LTM Sales
4.1x1.1x2.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
36.8%0.0%44.2%
Fair Value Upside
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Knowles Corporation offers capacitors, radio frequency (RF) and microwave filters, balanced armature speakers, and medtech microphones in Asia, the United States, Europe, rest of Americas, and internationally. It operates in two segments, Precision Devices (PD) and Medtech & Specialty Audio (MSA). The PD segment focuses on the custom design and delivery of high performance capacitor products and RF solutions primarily serving the defense, industrial, medtech, and electrification/energy markets. The MSA segment designs and manufactures balanced armature speakers and microphones for the hearing health; and specialty audio applications that serve the medtech and industrial markets. The company manufactures and sells film, electrolytic, and mica capacitors that are used in medtech, defense, and industrial electrification applications. It serves the defense, medtech, electric vehicle, industrial, and communications markets through original equipment manufacturers, their contract manufacturers, suppliers, sales representatives, and distributors. Knowles Corporation was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Itasca, Illinois.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
51.60M60.42%1.66B
Other Institutional Investors
36.22M39.58%1.17B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
87.83M100.00%2.83B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.16.13%13,780,470443,318
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC8.00%6,830,065219,723

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FAQ

What Is the Knowles (KN) Stock Price Today?

The Knowles stock price today is 32.17 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Knowles Trade On?

Knowles is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Knowles?

The stock symbol for Knowles is "KN."

What Is the Knowles Market Cap?

As of today, Knowles market cap is 2.73B USD.

What Is Knowles's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Knowles EPS (TTM) is 0.89.

When Is the Next Knowles Earnings Date?

Knowles will release its next earnings report on Feb 10, 2027.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is KN a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has Knowles Stock Split?

Knowles has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Knowles Have?

Knowles has 5200 employees.

What is the current trading status of Knowles (KN)?

As of Oct 26, 2026, Knowles (KN) is trading at a price of 32.17 USD, with a previous close of 32.17 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 31.81 USD to 35.48 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 20.57 USD to 42.93 USD.

What Is Knowles (KN) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Knowles is 44.00 USD, with a high estimate of 50 USD and a low estimate of 35 USD. 3 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +36.77% Upside potential.

What Is the KN Premarket Price?

KN's last pre-market stock price is 34.60 USD. The pre-market share volume is 15,460.00, and the stock has decreased by 1.22, or 3.65%.
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