Knowles Cor (KN)

Currency in USD
31.93
+0.28(+0.88%)
Closed·
31.50-0.43(-1.35%)
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Trading near 52-week High
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Fair Value
Day's Range
31.2832.20
52 wk Range
15.8532.20
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
31.93
Open
31.65
Day's Range
31.28-32.2
52 wk Range
15.85-32.2
Volume
623.68K
Average Vol. (3m)
710.89K
1-Year Change
95.6495%
Book Value / Share
9.12
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Price Target
36.25
Upside
+13.53%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
2 analysts have revised their earnings upwards for the upcoming period

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 36.25
(+13.53% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Craig-Hallum
Buy38.00+19.01%30.00MaintainApr 24, 2026
Baird
Buy39.00+22.14%30.00MaintainApr 24, 2026
Craig-Hallum
Buy30.00-6.04%28.00MaintainFeb 06, 2026
Baird
Buy30.00-6.04%-MaintainFeb 06, 2026
Craig-Hallum
Buy28.00-12.31%22.00MaintainOct 24, 2025

Knowles Cor Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • Knowles Corp Q1 2026 EPS of $0.27 beat forecast by 22.73%; revenue of $153.1M exceeded expectations by 6.99%, up 16% YoY.
  • Stock rose 2.39% to $30.5 in aftermarket trading, near 52-week high; both MedTech & Specialty Audio and Precision Devices segments showed growth.
  • Q2 2026 guidance: revenue expected between $152M-$162M with EPS range of $0.28-$0.32, anticipating continued segment growth.
  • Management emphasized innovation focus on next-gen MEMS microphones and balanced armature speakers with strategic R&D investments planned.
  • Key risks include rising R&D/SG&A expenses, capital expenditure pressures, potential supply chain disruptions, and macroeconomic headwinds.
Last Updated: 04/23/2026, 05:18 PM
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Knowles Cor investor slides for Q1/2026
Knowles Q1 2026 slides
Last Update: Apr 23, 2026
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Earnings

Latest Release
Apr 23, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.27 / 0.22
Revenue / Forecast
153.1M / 143.1M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

KN Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
43.6x26.9x13.1x
PEG Ratio
0.35−0.390.01
Price / Book
3.5x2.3x2.4x
Price / LTM Sales
4.4x1.4x2.4x
Upside (Analyst Target)
14.3%45.5%22.3%
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
50.59M59.13%1.60B
Other Institutional Investors
35.97M40.87%1.14B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
86.56M100.00%2.74B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.15.62%13,363,143426,685
The Vanguard Group, Inc.12.63%10,809,607345,151

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FAQ

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

The Knowles Cor stock price today is 31.93 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 2.73B USD.

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

The Knowles Cor EPS (TTM) is 0.71.

When Is the Next Knowles Cor Earnings Date?

Knowles Cor will release its next earnings report on Aug 05, 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 May 05, 2026, Knowles Cor (KN) is trading at a price of 31.93 USD, with a previous close of 31.93 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 31.28 USD to 32.20 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 15.85 USD to 32.20 USD.

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

The average 12-month price target for Knowles Cor is 36.25 USD, with a high estimate of 39 USD and a low estimate of 33 USD. 3 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +13.53% Upside potential.

What Is the KN Premarket Price?

KN's last pre-market stock price is 31.50 USD. The pre-market share volume is 5,610.00, and the stock has decreased by -0.43, or -1.35%.

What Is the KN After Hours Price?

KN's last after hours stock price is 32.21 USD, the stock has decreased by 0.28, or 0.88%.
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