Knowles Corporation (NYSE: KN) is a Technology company in the Hardware, Equipment & Parts industry. QuoTrend tracks its price, financials, earnings, analyst ratings and insider trades.
| Index | - | P/E | 48.68 | EPS (ttm) | 0.77 | Insider Own | 3.36% | Shs Outstand | 85.41M | Perf Week | 0.32% |
| Market Cap | 3.20B | Forward P/E | 23.17 | EPS next Y | 1.62 | Insider Trans | -14.17% | Shs Float | 83.90M | Perf Month | 1.90% |
| Enterprise Value | 3.30B | PEG | 2.75 | EPS next Q | 0.36 | Inst Own | - | Short Float | 5.77% | Perf Quarter | 18.42% |
| Income | 67.00M | P/S | 5.04 | EPS this Y | 73.38% | Inst Trans | - | Short Ratio | 4.48 | Perf Half Y | 54.62% |
| Sales | 635.00M | P/B | 4.02 | EPS next Y | 21.16% | ROA | 6.27% | Short Interest | 4.84M | Perf YTD | 74.90% |
| Book/sh | 9.32 | P/C | 64.02 | EPS next 5Y | 17.72% | ROE | 8.70% | 52W High | 46.28 -12.70% | Perf Year | 84.54% |
| Cash/sh | 0.59 | P/FCF | 49.22 | EPS past 3/5Y | - 74.17% | ROIC | 8.18% | 52W Low | 20.79 94.30% | Perf 3Y | 111.27% |
| Dividend Est. | - | EV/EBITDA | 25.02 | Sales past 3/5Y | 7.38% -4.94% | Gross Margin | 42.28% | Volatility | 4.59% 4.34% | Perf 5Y | 96.54% |
| Dividend TTM | - | EV/Sales | 5.20 | EPS Y/Y TTM | 128.84% | Oper. Margin | 14.72% | ATR (14) | 1.92 | Perf 10Y | 137.82% |
| Dividend Ex-Date | - | Quick Ratio | 1.75 | Sales Y/Y TTM | 14.62% | Profit Margin | 10.63% | RSI (14) | 51.92 | Recom | 2.67 |
| Dividend Gr. 3/5Y | - | Current Ratio | 3.20 | EPS Q/Q | - | SMA20 | 3.15% | Beta | 1.59 | Target Price | 40.67 |
| Payout | 0.00% | Debt/Eq | 0.19 | Sales Q/Q | 14.38% | SMA50 | -1.30% | Rel Volume | 0.70 | Prev Close | 37.48 |
| Employees | 5,200 | LT Debt/Eq | 0.19 | Earnings | Oct 22 | SMA200 | 30.12% | Avg Volume | 1.12M | Price | 40.40 |
| IPO Date | Feb 14, 2014 | Option/Short | Yes / Yes | EPS/Sales Surpr. | 8.20% 6.26% | Net Debt/EBITDA | 0.77 | Volume | 780,826 | Change | 7.79% |
| Date | Action | Analyst | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul-24-26 | Reiterated | Robert W. Baird | $39 → $44 | |
| Jul-24-26 | Reiterated | Susquehanna | Neutral | $23 → $40 |
| Apr-24-26 | Reiterated | Craig-Hallum | Buy | $30 → $38 |
| Apr-24-26 | Reiterated | Robert W. Baird | $30 → $39 | |
| Feb-06-26 | Reiterated | Craig-Hallum | Buy | $28 → $30 |
| Oct-24-25 | Reiterated | Craig-Hallum | Buy | $22 → $28 |
| Oct-24-25 | Reiterated | Robert W. Baird | $25 → $30 | |
| Oct-22-25 | Reiterated | Susquehanna | Neutral | $23 |
| Sep-20-24 | Reiterated | Robert W. Baird | $25 | |
| Aug-03-22 | Downgrade | Roth Capital | Buy → Neutral |
Knowles Corporation is a leading provider of specialized electronic components, offering an array of micro-acoustic microphones, sophisticated balanced armature speakers, comprehensive audio solutions, high-performance capacitors, and advanced radio frequency products. These precision technologies serve diverse industries, including consumer electronics, medical technology (medtech), defense, electric vehicles, industrial applications, and communications. The company operates through two distinct segments. Its Audio segment is dedicated to engineering and manufacturing innovative audio components, such as microphones, balanced armature speakers, and audio processors. These are integral to applications across mobile devices, hearing health solutions, True Wireless Stereo (TWS) products, the Internet of Things (IoT), and computing platforms. Concurrently, the Precision Devices (PD) segment focuses on the development and delivery of high-specification capacitor products and RF solutions. These critical components find use in demanding applications like power supplies, medical implants, satellite communications, radar systems, and general communications equipment. Knowles distributes its offerings directly to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), their contract manufacturers, and suppliers, as well as through an established network of distributors. With a global footprint spanning Asia, the United States, Europe, and other parts of the Americas, the company, established in 1946, maintains its headquarters in Itasca, Illinois.
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| Line Item (USD, M) | TTM — | FY 2025 12/31/2025 | FY 2024 12/31/2024 | FY 2023 12/31/2023 | FY 2022 12/31/2022 | FY 2021 12/31/2021 | FY 2020 12/31/2020 | FY 2019 12/31/2019 | FY 2018 12/31/2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | 635 | 593 | 554 | 457 | 479 | 868 | 764 | 855 | 827 | |
| Cost of Goods Sold Incl. D&A | 367 | 349 | 332 | 257 | 252 | 527 | 505 | 531 | 510 | |
| Gross Profit | 269 | 245 | 221 | 200 | 227 | 342 | 259 | 324 | 317 | |
| Selling, General and Administrative Excl. Other | 142 | 143 | 127 | 119 | 117 | 131 | 119 | 139 | 136 | |
| Research and Development | 42 | 40 | 37 | 32 | 82 | 93 | 93 | 97 | 101 | |
| Other Operating Expense | -9 | -16 | 1 | 0 | -63 | -1 | -1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Operating Income | 93 | 78 | 57 | 49 | 91 | 118 | 48 | 88 | 80 | |
| Interest Expense | 8 | 9 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 17 | |
| Unusual Expense | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Non-Operating Income (Expense) | -1 | -4 | -2 | -5 | 1 | 1 | -19 | -6 | -2 | |
| Net Income Before Taxes | 86 | 64 | 35 | 37 | 88 | 105 | 11 | 66 | 61 | |
| Income Taxes | 12 | 13 | 11 | -28 | 21 | -46 | 8 | 17 | -4 | |
| Consolidated Net Income | 67 | 44 | -239 | 72 | -430 | 150 | 7 | 49 | 66 | |
| Net Income From Continuing Operations | 73 | 51 | 23 | 66 | 66 | 150 | 3 | 50 | 66 | |
| Net Income | 67 | 44 | -239 | 72 | -430 | 150 | 7 | 49 | 66 | |
| EPS (Recurring) | 0.79 | 0.51 | -2.69 | 0.80 | -4.69 | 1.63 | 0.03 | 0.54 | 0.75 | |
| EPS (Basic, Before Extraordinaries) | 0.79 | 0.51 | -2.69 | 0.80 | -4.69 | 1.63 | 0.03 | 0.54 | 0.75 | |
| EPS (Diluted) | 0.77 | 0.50 | -2.67 | 0.79 | -4.69 | 1.59 | 0.03 | 0.53 | 0.74 | |
| EBITDA | 132 | 110 | 92 | 71 | 146 | 182 | 89 | 136 | 130 | |
| Other After Tax Adjustments | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Stock Option Compensation Expense | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Price To Earnings Ratio | 52.47 | 42.86 | — | 22.67 | — | 14.69 | 590.71 | 39.91 | 17.99 | |
| Price To Sales Ratio | 5.47 | 3.11 | 3.20 | 3.57 | 3.15 | 2.47 | 2.22 | 2.25 | 1.45 | |
| Gross Margin | 42.36 | 41.32 | 39.89 | 43.76 | 47.39 | 39.40 | 33.90 | 37.89 | 38.33 | |
| Operating Margin | 14.65 | 13.15 | 10.29 | 10.72 | 19.00 | 13.59 | 6.28 | 10.29 | 9.67 | |
| Net Margin | 10.55 | 7.42 | -43.14 | 15.75 | -89.77 | 17.28 | 0.92 | 5.73 | 7.98 | |
| Shares Outstanding | 86 | 86 | 89 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 90 | |
| Market Capitalization | 3,474 | 1,843 | 1,774 | 1,630 | 1,511 | 2,148 | 1,696 | 1,925 | 1,198 | |
| Operating Lease Expense | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Insider | Relationship | Date | Transaction | Cost | #Shares | Value ($) | #Shares Total | SEC Form 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabrera Raymond D. | SVP, Chief HR Officer | Jul 27 '26 | Sale | 36.28 | 6,178 | 224,138 | 127,945 | Jul 28 |
| Giesecke Daniel J. | Senior Vice President & COO | May 27 '26 | Sale | 37.32 | 20,201 | 753,903 | 175,855 | May 29 |
| Cabrera Raymond D. | SVP, Chief HR Officer | May 13 '26 | Option Exercise | 16.77 | 25,210 | 422,772 | 151,722 | May 14 |
| Niew Jeffrey | President & CEO | May 05 '26 | Option Exercise | 16.77 | 142,857 | 2,395,712 | 1,026,576 | May 07 |
| Niew Jeffrey | President & CEO | May 05 '26 | Sale | 33.25 | 142,857 | 4,749,995 | 883,719 | May 07 |
| Bastarrica Air A. Jr. | Vice President, Controller | Apr 30 '26 | Sale | 30.91 | 3,623 | 111,987 | 47,569 | Apr 30 |
| Bastarrica Air A. Jr. | Vice President, Controller | Apr 29 '26 | Sale | 29.96 | 2,153 | 64,504 | 51,192 | Apr 29 |
| Bastarrica Air A. Jr. | Vice President, Controller | Apr 28 '26 | Sale | 30.26 | 1,962 | 59,370 | 53,345 | Apr 29 |
| Bastarrica Air A. Jr. | Vice President, Controller | Apr 27 '26 | Sale | 30.68 | 2,262 | 69,398 | 55,307 | Apr 29 |
| PERNA ROBERT J | SVP, General Counsel & Sec | Feb 26 '26 | Sale | 27.88 | 9,221 | 257,081 | 0 | Feb 26 |
| PERNA ROBERT J | SVP, General Counsel & Sec | Feb 24 '26 | Sale | 28.10 | 7,422 | 208,558 | 80,272 | Feb 26 |
| BARNES KEITH | Director | Feb 19 '26 | Sale | 27.16 | 41,048 | 1,114,864 | 0 | Feb 24 |
| SHAVERS CHERYL L | Director | Feb 20 '26 | Sale | 27.40 | 3,700 | 101,380 | 36,076 | Feb 23 |
| Anderson John S. | Senior Vice President & CFO | Feb 10 '26 | Sale | 27.08 | 25,000 | 677,081 | 185,691 | Feb 11 |
| PERNA ROBERT J | SVP, General Counsel & Sec | Feb 10 '26 | Sale | 27.09 | 3,166 | 85,767 | 60,440 | Feb 10 |