Knowles Cor (KN)

Currency in USD
40.40
+2.92(+7.79%)
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40.41+0.01(+0.02%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
38.4040.58
52 wk Range
19.2942.93
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
40.4
Open
38.47
Day's Range
38.4-40.58
52 wk Range
19.29-42.93
Volume
1.22M
Average Volume (3m)
1.12M
1-Year Change
102.7095%
Book Value / Share
9.3
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Price Target
43.75
Upside
+8.29%
Members' Sentiments
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Trading at a low P/E ratio relative to near-term earnings growth

Knowles Cor News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

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

Analyst Ratings

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

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 43.75
(+8.29% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Susquehanna
Hold40.00-0.99%33.00MaintainJul 24, 2026
Baird
Buy44.00+8.91%39.00MaintainJul 24, 2026
Craig-Hallum
Buy38.00-5.94%30.00MaintainApr 24, 2026
Baird
Buy39.00-3.47%30.00MaintainApr 24, 2026
Craig-Hallum
Buy30.00-25.74%28.00MaintainFeb 06, 2026

Knowles Cor Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • Knowles reported Q2 2026 adjusted EPS of $0.33 on revenue of $167M, beating estimates by 6.45% and 6.38% respectively, with shares rising 6.01%.
  • Precision Devices segment drove growth with 25% revenue increase to $98M and 1.4x book-to-bill ratio, fueled by defense and MedTech demand.
  • Full-year 2026 revenue growth guidance raised to 10%-12% from prior 4%-6% target; EBITDA expected to grow 20%-24% with margins exceeding 25%.
  • Defense market strengthening faster than anticipated with multi-year orders increasing; management expects continued pricing power in non-commodity products.
  • Q3 guidance set at $167M-$177M revenue and $0.34-$0.38 EPS; company targeting 30% EBITDA margins within two to three years through operational leverage.
Last Updated: 07/24/2026, 05:14 AM
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Earnings

Latest Release
Jul 23, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.33 / 0.31
Revenue / Forecast
167M / 156.98M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

KN Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
47.1x46.5x12.5x
PEG Ratio
0.24−0.820.01
Price/Book
4.3x1.5x2.4x
Price / LTM Sales
5.4x1.2x2.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
16.1%0.0%33.2%
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
51.33M60.10%1.92B
Other Institutional Investors
33.40M39.11%1.25B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
680.69K0.80%25.51M
Total
85.41M100.00%3.2B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.15.71%13,418,613502,930
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC7.83%6,683,579250,501

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FAQ

What Is the Knowles Cor (KN) Stock Price Today?

The Knowles Cor stock price today is 40.40 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Knowles Cor Trade On?

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

What Is the Stock Symbol for Knowles Cor?

The stock symbol for Knowles Cor is "KN."

What Is the Knowles Cor Market Cap?

As of today, Knowles Cor market cap is 3.45B USD.

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

The Knowles Cor EPS (TTM) is 0.84.

When Is the Next Knowles Cor Earnings Date?

Knowles Cor will release its next earnings report on Oct 22, 2026.

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 Buy.

How Many Times Has Knowles Cor Stock Split?

Knowles Cor has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Knowles Cor Have?

Knowles Cor has 5200 employees.

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

As of Aug 05, 2026, Knowles Cor (KN) is trading at a price of 40.40 USD, with a previous close of 40.40 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 38.40 USD to 40.58 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 19.29 USD to 42.93 USD.

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

The average 12-month price target for Knowles Cor is 43.75 USD, with a high estimate of 48 USD and a low estimate of 40 USD. 3 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +8.29% Upside potential.

What Is the KN After Hours Price?

KN's last after hours stock price is 40.41 USD, the stock has decreased by 0.01, or 0.02%.
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