knowles corp - KN
KN
Close Chg Chg %
28.93 -0.18 -0.60%
Closed Market
28.76
-0.18 (0.60%)
Volume: 305.93K
Last Updated:
Apr 15, 2026, 3:59 PM EDT
Company Overview: knowles corp - KN
KN Key Data
| Open $28.84 | Day Range 28.32 - 28.87 |
| 52 Week Range 13.87 - 29.39 | Market Cap $2.48B |
| Shares Outstanding 85.53M | Public Float 83.23M |
| Beta 1.49 | Rev. Per Employee N/A |
| P/E Ratio 53.22 | EPS $0.55 |
| Yield 0.00% | Dividend N/A |
| EX-DIVIDEND DATE | SHORT INTEREST N/A |
| AVERAGE VOLUME 562.42K |
KN Performance
| 1 Week | 0.94% | ||
| 1 Month | 16.97% | ||
| 3 Months | 17.78% | ||
| 1 Year | 100.48% | ||
| 5 Years | 35.60% |
KN Analyst Ratings
- Sell
- Under
- Hold
- Over
- Buy
Number of Ratings
4
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About knowles corp - KN
Knowles Corp. supplies advanced micro-acoustic, audio processing and precision device solutions. It operates through the MedTech and Specialty Audio, and Precision Devices segments. The MedTech & Specialty Audio segment specializes in the design and delivery of high-performance capacitor products and RF solutions. The Precision Devices segment designs and manufactures balanced armature speakers and microphones used in applications that serve the hearing health and premium audio markets. The company was founded by Hugh Knowles in 1946 and is headquartered in Itasca, IL.
KN At a Glance
Knowles Corp.
1151 Maplewood Drive
Itasca, Illinois 60143
| Phone | 1-630-250-5100 | Revenue | 593.20M | |
| Industry | Electronic Components | Net Income | 47.00M | |
| Sector | Electronic Technology | 2025 Sales Growth | 7.173% | |
| Fiscal Year-end | 12 / 2026 | Employees | 5,200 | |
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KN Valuation
| P/E Current | 53.217 |
| P/E Ratio (with extraordinary items) | N/A |
| P/E Ratio (without extraordinary items) | 39.393 |
| Price to Sales Ratio | 3.121 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 2.345 |
| Price to Cash Flow Ratio | 16.24 |
| Enterprise Value to EBITDA | 16.979 |
| Enterprise Value to Sales | 3.257 |
| Total Debt to Enterprise Value | 0.07 |
KN Efficiency
| Revenue/Employee | 114,076.923 |
| Income Per Employee | 9,038.462 |
| Receivables Turnover | 5.77 |
| Total Asset Turnover | 0.547 |
KN Liquidity
| Current Ratio | 2.752 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.575 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.512 |
KN Profitability
| Gross Margin | 41.183 |
| Operating Margin | 13.065 |
| Pretax Margin | 10.789 |
| Net Margin | 7.923 |
| Return on Assets | 4.693 |
| Return on Equity | 6.646 |
| Return on Total Capital | 5.589 |
| Return on Invested Capital | 5.648 |
KN Capital Structure
| Total Debt to Total Equity | 17.389 |
| Total Debt to Total Capital | 14.813 |
| Total Debt to Total Assets | 12.834 |
| Long-Term Debt to Equity | 16.808 |
| Long-Term Debt to Total Capital | 14.319 |
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Annual Financials for Knowles Corp - KN
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| All values USD millions. | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 5-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sales/Revenue
| 764.70M | 707.60M | 553.50M | 593.20M | |
Sales Growth
| -11.91% | -7.47% | -21.78% | +7.17% | |
Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) incl D&A
| 463.90M | 446.30M | 332.30M | 348.90M | |
COGS excluding D&A
| - | - | - | - | - |
Depreciation & Amortization Expense
| 53.90M | 46.50M | 37.60M | 36.30M | |
Depreciation
| 41.70M | 33.00M | 20.60M | 20.10M | |
Amortization of Intangibles
| 12.20M | 13.50M | 17.00M | 16.20M | |
COGS Growth
| -11.91% | -3.79% | -25.54% | +5.00% | |
Gross Income
| 300.80M | 261.30M | 221.20M | 244.30M | |
Gross Income Growth
| -11.92% | -13.13% | -15.35% | +10.44% | |
Gross Profit Margin
| +39.34% | +36.93% | +39.96% | +41.18% |
| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 5-year trend | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SG&A Expense
| 198.40M | 215.30M | 164.50M | 166.80M | |
Research & Development
| 81.70M | 71.60M | 37.10M | 37.70M | |
Other SG&A
| 116.70M | 143.70M | 127.40M | 129.10M | |
SGA Growth
| -11.15% | +8.52% | -23.59% | +1.40% | |
Other Operating Expense
| - | - | - | - | - |
Unusual Expense
| 513.70M | 5.50M | 7.20M | 1.00M | |
EBIT after Unusual Expense
| (411.30M) | 40.50M | 49.50M | 76.50M | |
Non Operating Income/Expense
| (2.60M) | 11.90M | 5.30M | 500.00K | |
Non-Operating Interest Income
| 400.00K | 2.00M | 3.80M | 3.70M | |
Equity in Earnings of Affiliates
| - | - | - | - | - |
Interest Expense
| 4.30M | 7.40M | 20.10M | 13.00M | |
Interest Expense Growth
| -70.14% | +72.09% | +171.62% | -35.32% | |
Gross Interest Expense
| 4.30M | 7.40M | 20.10M | 13.00M | |
Interest Capitalized
| - | - | - | - | - |
Pretax Income
| (418.20M) | 45.00M | 34.70M | 64.00M | |
Pretax Income Growth
| -499.81% | +110.76% | -22.89% | +84.44% | |
Pretax Margin
| -54.69% | +6.36% | +6.27% | +10.79% | |
Income Tax
| 11.90M | (27.40M) | 11.30M | 13.10M | |
Income Tax - Current - Domestic
| 1.80M | 2.10M | 1.40M | 1.30M | |
Income Tax - Current - Foreign
| 5.50M | 12.10M | 4.00M | 5.30M | |
Income Tax - Deferred - Domestic
| 2.70M | (42.40M) | 4.50M | 6.50M | |
Income Tax - Deferred - Foreign
| - | 1.90M | 800.00K | 1.40M | |
Income Tax Credits
| - | - | - | - | - |
Equity in Earnings of Affiliates
| - | - | - | - | - |
Other After Tax Income (Expense)
| - | - | - | - | - |
Consolidated Net Income
| (430.10M) | 72.40M | 23.40M | 50.90M | |
Minority Interest Expense
| - | - | - | - | - |
Net Income
| (430.10M) | 72.40M | 23.40M | 50.90M | |
Net Income Growth
| -386.35% | +116.83% | -67.68% | +117.52% | |
Net Margin Growth
| -56.24% | +10.23% | +4.23% | +8.58% | |
Extraordinaries & Discontinued Operations
| - | - | (262.90M) | (3.90M) | - |
Discontinued Operations
| - | - | (262.90M) | (3.90M) | - |
Net Income After Extraordinaries
| (430.10M) | 72.40M | (239.50M) | 47.00M | |
Preferred Dividends
| - | - | - | - | - |
Net Income Available to Common
| (430.10M) | 72.40M | (239.50M) | 47.00M | |
EPS (Basic)
| -4.6903 | 0.7965 | -2.694 | 0.544 | |
EPS (Basic) Growth
| -387.84% | +116.98% | -438.23% | +120.19% | |
Basic Shares Outstanding
| 91.70M | 90.90M | 88.90M | 86.40M | |
EPS (Diluted)
| -4.6903 | 0.7904 | -2.694 | 0.544 | |
EPS (Diluted) Growth
| -395.32% | +116.85% | -440.84% | +120.19% | |
Diluted Shares Outstanding
| 91.70M | 91.60M | 88.90M | 86.40M | |
EBITDA
| 156.30M | 92.50M | 94.30M | 113.80M | |
EBITDA Growth
| -13.50% | -40.82% | +1.95% | +20.68% | |
EBITDA Margin
| +20.44% | +13.07% | +17.04% | +19.18% |
Snapshot
| Average Recommendation | OVERWEIGHT | Average Target Price | 26.50 | |
| Number of Ratings | 4 | Current Quarters Estimate | 0.293 | |
| FY Report Date | 06 / 2026 | Current Year's Estimate | 1.24 | |
| Last Quarter’s Earnings | 0.24 | Median PE on CY Estimate | N/A | |
| Year Ago Earnings | 1.11 | Next Fiscal Year Estimate | 1.497 | |
| Median PE on Next FY Estimate | N/A |
Earnings Per Share
| This Quarter | Next Quarter | This Fiscal | Next Fiscal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| # of Estimates | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Mean Estimate | 0.29 | 0.34 | 1.24 | 1.50 |
| High Estimates | 0.31 | 0.35 | 1.28 | 1.55 |
| Low Estimate | 0.26 | 0.32 | 1.18 | 1.40 |
| Coefficient of Variance | 7.58 | 3.73 | 3.42 | 5.60 |
Analysts Recommendations
| Current | 1 Month Ago | 3 Months Ago | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUY | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| OVERWEIGHT | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| HOLD | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| UNDERWEIGHT | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SELL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MEAN | Overweight | Overweight | Overweight |
SEC Filings for Knowles Corp - KN
| Filing Date | Type | Category | Amended |
|---|---|---|---|
| No results | |||
Insider Actions for Knowles Corp - KN
| Date | Name | Shares | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | Robert J. Perna SVP, General Counsel & Sec | N/A | Open market or private sale of non-derivative or derivative security Non-derivative transaction at $27.88 per share | 0.00 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Robert J. Perna SVP, General Counsel & Sec | 80,272 | Open market or private sale of non-derivative or derivative security Non-derivative transaction at $28.1 per share | 2,255,643.20 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Daniel J. Giesecke Senior Vice President & COO | 203,648 | Grant, award or other acq pursuant to Rule 16b-3(d) | 0.00 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Daniel J. Giesecke Senior Vice President & COO | 187,067 | Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering/withholding secs incident to the receipt/exercise/vesting pursuant to Rule 16b-3 Non-derivative transaction at $27.14 per share | 5,076,998.38 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Daniel J. Giesecke Senior Vice President & COO | 204,648 | Grant, award or other acq pursuant to Rule 16b-3(d) Non-derivative transaction at $27.14 per share | 5,554,146.72 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Daniel J. Giesecke Senior Vice President & COO | 200,024 | Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering/withholding secs incident to the receipt/exercise/vesting pursuant to Rule 16b-3 Non-derivative transaction at $27.16 per share | 5,432,651.84 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Air A. Bastarrica Vice President, Controller | 59,916 | Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering/withholding secs incident to the receipt/exercise/vesting pursuant to Rule 16b-3 Non-derivative transaction at $27.16 per share | 1,627,318.56 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Jeffrey S. Niew President & CEO; Director | 901,175 | Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering/withholding secs incident to the receipt/exercise/vesting pursuant to Rule 16b-3 Non-derivative transaction at $27.16 per share | 24,475,913.00 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Jeffrey S. Niew President & CEO; Director | 917,118 | Grant, award or other acq pursuant to Rule 16b-3(d) | 0.00 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Jeffrey S. Niew President & CEO; Director | 844,163 | Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering/withholding secs incident to the receipt/exercise/vesting pursuant to Rule 16b-3 Non-derivative transaction at $27.14 per share | 22,910,583.82 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Jeffrey S. Niew President & CEO; Director | 938,440 | Grant, award or other acq pursuant to Rule 16b-3(d) Non-derivative transaction at $27.14 per share | 25,469,261.60 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Raymond D. Cabrera SVP, Chief HR Officer | 129,598 | Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering/withholding secs incident to the receipt/exercise/vesting pursuant to Rule 16b-3 Non-derivative transaction at $27.16 per share | 3,519,881.68 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Raymond D. Cabrera SVP, Chief HR Officer | 132,416 | Grant, award or other acq pursuant to Rule 16b-3(d) | 0.00 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Raymond D. Cabrera SVP, Chief HR Officer | 118,599 | Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering/withholding secs incident to the receipt/exercise/vesting pursuant to Rule 16b-3 Non-derivative transaction at $27.14 per share | 3,218,776.86 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Raymond D. Cabrera SVP, Chief HR Officer | 131,783 | Grant, award or other acq pursuant to Rule 16b-3(d) Non-derivative transaction at $27.14 per share | 3,576,590.62 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | John S. Anderson Senior Vice President & CFO | 240,327 | Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering/withholding secs incident to the receipt/exercise/vesting pursuant to Rule 16b-3 Non-derivative transaction at $27.16 per share | 6,527,281.32 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | John S. Anderson Senior Vice President & CFO | 245,561 | Grant, award or other acq pursuant to Rule 16b-3(d) | 0.00 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | John S. Anderson Senior Vice President & CFO | 221,611 | Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering/withholding secs incident to the receipt/exercise/vesting pursuant to Rule 16b-3 Non-derivative transaction at $27.14 per share | 6,014,522.54 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | John S. Anderson Senior Vice President & CFO | 250,180 | Grant, award or other acq pursuant to Rule 16b-3(d) Non-derivative transaction at $27.14 per share | 6,789,885.20 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Robert J. Perna SVP, General Counsel & Sec | 90,780 | Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering/withholding secs incident to the receipt/exercise/vesting pursuant to Rule 16b-3 Non-derivative transaction at $27.16 per share | 2,465,584.80 |