Knowles (KN) Stock Overview
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. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 2/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 5/6 |
| Financial Health | 5/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
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| Current Share Price | US$35.55 |
| 52 Week High | US$42.93 |
| 52 Week Low | US$20.57 |
| Beta | 1.6 |
| 1 Month Change | 6.69% |
| 3 Month Change | -16.94% |
| 1 Year Change | 57.37% |
| 3 Year Change | 143.66% |
| 5 Year Change | 86.42% |
| Change since IPO | 23.91% |
Recent News & Updates
Seeking Alpha • Sep 16
Knowles: Better Components, Better Earnings, A Fuller Price
Summary Knowles has transformed into a precision components and med-tech audio supplier, improving its earnings mix and operational performance. KN’s current valuation reflects optimism, with a forward adjusted P/E of 22.4, leaving little margin for error or unexpected setbacks. Factory utilization, improved margins, and sustained demand are visible, but further proof of durable earnings and cash conversion is needed for a bullish stance. I maintain a neutral rating as KN’s price rewards operational progress but offers limited upside without stronger evidence of sustainable outperformance or a lower entry point. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Aug 22
KN: Medical Device Partnership And Buybacks Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts now set a higher price target for Knowles at $48, up from $39, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E that are reflected in their refined discount rate. What's in the News for Knowles Elucent Medical selected Knowles to manufacture a smart surgical guidance device used with Elucent's EnVisio In-Body Spatial Intelligence System, produced at an ISO 13485 certified and FDA registered facility in Penang, Malaysia.Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • Sep 16
Knowles: Better Components, Better Earnings, A Fuller Price
Summary Knowles has transformed into a precision components and med-tech audio supplier, improving its earnings mix and operational performance. KN’s current valuation reflects optimism, with a forward adjusted P/E of 22.4, leaving little margin for error or unexpected setbacks. Factory utilization, improved margins, and sustained demand are visible, but further proof of durable earnings and cash conversion is needed for a bullish stance. I maintain a neutral rating as KN’s price rewards operational progress but offers limited upside without stronger evidence of sustainable outperformance or a lower entry point. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Aug 22
KN: Medical Device Partnership And Buybacks Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts now set a higher price target for Knowles at $48, up from $39, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E that are reflected in their refined discount rate. What's in the News for Knowles Elucent Medical selected Knowles to manufacture a smart surgical guidance device used with Elucent's EnVisio In-Body Spatial Intelligence System, produced at an ISO 13485 certified and FDA registered facility in Penang, Malaysia.
Narrative Update • Aug 08
KN: Defense And Medtech Momentum Will Support Earnings Power And Upside Potential
Analysts have raised their price target on Knowles from $36.25 to $43.75, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E that support a higher estimated fair value. What’s in the News for Knowles Knowles reported Q2 2026 revenue growth of 14% year over year, with earnings per share of $0.33 compared with analyst expectations of $0.30 EPS on $157 million revenue.
Narrative Update • Jul 24
KN: Strong Execution And Rich Multiple Point To Balanced Future Returns
Analysts have raised the Knowles price target from $33.00 to $40.00. This change reflects updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate, and future P/E that are incorporated into their valuation work.Narrative Update • Jul 07
KN: Rich Multiple And Cautious Outlook Will Restrain Future Returns
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Knowles from $23.00 to $33.00, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple as key factors behind the revised target. What's in the News for Knowles Knowles is seeing solid demand for voice-enabled devices and edge AI technologies, supported by its audio technology, acquisitions, and operational efficiency efforts, according to recent coverage from Zacks.Narrative Update • Jun 23
KN: Strong Q1 Rally And Free Cash Flow Reversal Will Restrain Returns
Analysts have kept their price target for Knowles steady at $36.25, citing largely unchanged assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E as the basis for their view. What's in the News Knowles reported Q1 revenue that was 15.8% higher year over year, with both revenue and EPS ahead of analyst expectations.Analysis Article • Jun 16
Knowles (KN) Stock Could Be 6.1% Overvalued After Its 3 Month Rally
Knowles (KN) has drawn fresh attention after its stock price closed at $41.37, with recent returns over the past month and past 3 months prompting investors to reassess expectations around this US$3.4b specialist components company. See our latest analysis for Knowles. Against this backdrop, Knowles has experienced strong momentum, with a 66.48% 3 month share price return and a 141.79% 1 year total shareholder return suggesting investors are reassessing both growth prospects and risk. If you...Narrative Update • Jun 07
KN: Strong Earnings And Free Cash Flow Reversal Will Shape Future Returns
Narrative Update on Knowles Analysts have kept Knowles' fair value estimate steady at $36.25, with only minor adjustments to inputs such as discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions that are used to support their unchanged price target rationale. What's in the News Q1 revenues rose 15.8% year on year and were 3.9% above analyst expectations, with non-GAAP diluted EPS meeting or exceeding the high end of the company's guided ranges.Narrative Update • May 24
KN: Revised Earnings Outlook And Higher P/E Will Shape Future Returns
Analysts have revised their price target for Knowles to $36.25 from $28.50, citing updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E that refine their overall valuation view. What's in the News Knowles issued an earnings outlook for the second quarter ending June 30, 2026, guiding revenues from continuing operations to a range of US$152 million to US$162 million.Narrative Update • May 03
KN: Buybacks And Earnings Outlook Will Support Future Risk Reward Balance
Analysts have raised their price target for Knowles, increasing the estimated fair value from $31.00 to $39.00 after updating their assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E to reflect revised views on the company’s earnings power and risk profile. What's in the News Knowles issued earnings guidance for the first quarter ending March 31, 2026, expecting revenues from continuing operations of $143 million to $153 million and diluted EPS from continuing operations of $0.09 to $0.13 (company guidance).Narrative Update • Apr 19
KN: Buybacks And Stable Outlook Will Shape Future Risk Reward Balance
Analysts have maintained their $31.00 price target for Knowles, citing updated assumptions around a modestly higher revenue growth rate, a slightly higher discount rate, a small uplift in profit margin expectations and a marginally lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News Knowles updated its share repurchase activity, buying 451,291 shares for US$10 million between October 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025, which the company states represents 0.53% of shares under its existing program.Narrative Update • Apr 04
KN: Lower Discount Rate And Buybacks Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have adjusted their price target on Knowles to $31.00 from $30.00, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate, and future P/E as the key drivers of the change. What's in the News Completed share repurchase program first announced on February 24, 2020, with a total of 14,946,544 shares bought back for $271.5 million, representing 16.61% of shares (company filing).Narrative Update • Mar 21
KN: Ongoing Share Repurchases Will Support Future Earnings Stability
Analysts have raised their price target on Knowles from $26.50 to $28.50, citing updated assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E as the main factors behind this change. What's in the News From October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, Knowles repurchased 451,291 shares, or 0.53% of its outstanding stock, for $10 million under its ongoing buyback program (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 07
KN: Ongoing Buybacks And Cautious Earnings Outlook Will Shape Future Returns
Analysts have maintained their $23.00 price target for Knowles, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, the discount rate, and future P/E that they see as broadly consistent with prior expectations. What's in the News Knowles reported that from October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 it repurchased 451,291 shares for US$10 million, equivalent to 0.53% of shares outstanding under its existing buyback program (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Feb 21
KN: Completed Buybacks And Modest Guidance Will Limit Future Upside
Analysts have maintained their $23.00 price target on Knowles, citing relatively steady assumptions around long term discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Completed share repurchases under the program announced on February 24, 2020, reaching a total of 14,946,544 shares bought back, representing 16.61% of shares for US$271.5 million (company disclosure).Narrative Update • Feb 07
KN: More Cautious Revenue Outlook Will Weigh On Future Returns
Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for Knowles steady at $23.00, while modestly adjusting underlying inputs such as a slightly lower discount rate, more conservative revenue growth assumptions, and a small tweak to profit margin and future P/E expectations to reflect updated views on the company’s risk profile and earnings power. What's in the News Knowles issued earnings guidance for the first quarter ending March 31, 2026, outlining expected revenues from continuing operations in a range of $143 million to $153 million.Narrative Update • Jan 23
KN: Higher Long Term Outlook And P/E Multiple Will Drive Upside
Analysts have raised their price target on Knowles from US$25.00 to US$30.00, citing updated assumptions about revenue growth, profit margins and a higher future P/E multiple. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Target fair value has been raised from US$25.00 to US$30.00, representing a sizeable increase in the implied share valuation.Analysis Article • Jan 15
Knowles (NYSE:KN) Has A Rock Solid Balance Sheet
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Narrative Update • Jan 09
KN: Share Repurchases And Acquisition Optionality Will Support Future Earnings Stability
Analysts have maintained their price target for Knowles at US$26.50. This reflects only minor model adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and forward P/E assumptions rather than a change in the overall view.Analysis Article • Jan 01
The Price Is Right For Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN)
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 51x Knowles Corporation ( NYSE:KN ) may be sending very bearish signals at...Narrative Update • Dec 25
KN: Higher Revenue Outlook And Buybacks Will Shape Balanced Future Prospects
Analysts have raised their price target on Knowles from approximately 18 dollars to 23 dollars per share. This reflects higher expectations for revenue growth, despite more conservative assumptions on profit margins and valuation multiples.Narrative Update • Dec 11
KN: Ongoing Share Repurchases Will Support Earnings And Margin Stability
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Knowles to 26.50 dollars from 26.50 dollars. This reflects slightly higher discount rate and future P/E assumptions while leaving fair value and long term growth expectations effectively unchanged.Narrative Update • Nov 27
KN: Share Repurchases And Margin Stability Are Expected To Lift Shares
Narrative Update on Knowles: Analyst Price Target Revision Analysts have slightly raised their price target for Knowles to $26.50. They cite stable revenue and profit margin forecasts as key factors behind the upward adjustment of a few cents.Narrative Update • Nov 07
KN: Share Buybacks And Rising Revenue Expectations Will Drive Shares Higher
Analysts have raised their price target for Knowles from $23.75 to $26.50. They cite higher expected revenue growth, even though they project a reduced profit margin and a slightly increased discount rate.Narrative Update • Oct 23
Analysts Boost Knowles Price Target on Updated Discount Rate and Price Earnings Outlook
Analysts have increased their price target for Knowles from $22.50 to $23.75. They cite slight shifts in discount rate assumptions and a modestly higher future price-to-earnings ratio in their updated models.Analysis Article • Sep 27
Knowles (NYSE:KN) Shareholders Will Want The ROCE Trajectory To Continue
Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...Analysis Article • Sep 12
With Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) It Looks Like You'll Get What You Pay For
When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 19x, you may...Analysis Article • Aug 26
Does Knowles (NYSE:KN) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Aug 13
What Is Knowles Corporation's (NYSE:KN) Share Price Doing?
NYSE:KN 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Knowles's Fair Values from the Community and select yours Knowles...Analysis Article • May 23
Here's Why Knowles (NYSE:KN) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • May 05
Knowles Corporation's (NYSE:KN) 29% Jump Shows Its Popularity With Investors
Knowles Corporation ( NYSE:KN ) shareholders are no doubt pleased to see that the share price has bounced 29% in the...Analysis Article • Apr 25
Is Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) Trading At A 39% Discount?
Key Insights Knowles' estimated fair value is US$25.49 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share price of...Analysis Article • Apr 11
Should You Investigate Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) At US$14.55?
While Knowles Corporation ( NYSE:KN ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw a double-digit share price...Seeking Alpha • Mar 13
Knowles: Recent Sell-Off Puts Them Back At Interesting Levels
Summary On non-fundamental news, Knowles' shares have traded down recently to the low-$16 range from nearly $20 a few months ago. Sales and margins are seeing increasing stability all considered, which I expect to continue going forward and growth over time. However, after being my conservative in valuation than I was previously, despite the price decline, I’m not buying yet. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
New Narrative • Feb 23
Medtech And Specialty Audio Focus Will Drive Future Market Opportunities
Streamlined operations and strategic focus on Medtech and Specialty Audio could enhance revenue and margins by focusing on high-growth sectors.Analysis Article • Feb 08
Knowles' (NYSE:KN) Returns Have Hit A Wall
What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term...Analysis Article • Jan 12
Knowles Corporation's (NYSE:KN) Share Price Could Signal Some Risk
It's not a stretch to say that Knowles Corporation's ( NYSE:KN ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 2.1x right now...Seeking Alpha • Dec 23
Knowles: Future Looks Positive
Summary Knowles reported a decent Q3, but the sale of their CMM division raises concerns about future capital allocation and potential M&A quality. Fundamentally, their end markets should grow over time, and thus, KN should eventually come out of this temporal macro overhang with attractive growth. With the price now above $20/share, prospective returns have declined somewhat—while I think the IRR is still decent, it's not exceptional. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Nov 24
What Does Knowles Corporation's (NYSE:KN) Share Price Indicate?
Knowles Corporation ( NYSE:KN ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a double-digit share price rise of over 10...Shareholder Returns
| KN | US Electronic | US Market | |
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| 7D | -3.7% | -5.0% | -0.2% |
| 1Y | 57.4% | 38.1% | 11.9% |
Return vs Industry: KN exceeded the US Electronic industry which returned 38.1% over the past year.
Return vs Market: KN exceeded the US Market which returned 11.9% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| KN volatility | |
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| KN Average Weekly Movement | 7.2% |
| Electronic Industry Average Movement | 9.0% |
| Market Average Movement | 6.8% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 15.0% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 2.9% |
Stable Share Price: KN has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: KN's weekly volatility (7%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
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| 1946 | 5,200 | Jeff Niew | www.knowles.com |
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.
Knowles Corporation Fundamentals Summary
| KN fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$3.04b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$73.20m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$635.00m |
41.5x
P/E Ratio4.8x
P/S RatioIs KN overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| KN income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$635.00m |
| Cost of Revenue | US$347.60m |
| Gross Profit | US$287.40m |
| Other Expenses | US$214.20m |
| Earnings | US$73.20m |
Last Reported Earnings
Jun 30, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 0.86 |
| Gross Margin | 45.26% |
| Net Profit Margin | 11.53% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 16.5% |
How did KN perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/09/20 00:54 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/09/18 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
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Analyst Sources
Knowles Corporation is covered by 10 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Tristan Gerra | Baird |
| Alex Gauna | Citizens JMP Securities, LLC |
| Robert Labick | CJS Securities, Inc. |