Knowles Corporation (KN) Stock Price & Analysis
Knowles Corporation (KN) closed at USD 34.57 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, down 0.89% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 34.88; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 32.71–34.57 on volume of 716,436 shares. Market capitalization is $2.95B, with a 52-week range of USD 20.57–42.93 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
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Key facts (KN)
- Last four reported quarters (through Mar 31, 2026): revenue $614M, net income $55.9M (9.1% margin) (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 52.8x (avg 32.7x at the last 2 fiscal year-ends), EV/EBITDA 27.5x, net debt $90.0M.
- 2 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold KN (13F, Q2 2026): 1 new, 0 added, 1 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale) (4 analysts), mean target USD 43.75 (range 40–48).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +46.7% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y +76.4% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-22, EPS estimate USD 0.36, revenue estimate $172M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (KN)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $868M | $479M | $457M | $554M | $593M | $614M |
| Gross profit | $360M | $227M | $204M | $235M | $256M | — |
| Operating income | $116M | $90.8M | $43.4M | $51.8M | $70.3M | $82.2M |
| Net income | $150M | -$430M | $72.4M | -$238M | $44.2M | $55.9M |
| EPS (diluted) | $1.59 | -$4.63 | $0.79 | -$2.64 | $0.50 | — |
| Gross margin | 41.4% | 47.4% | 44.6% | 42.4% | 43.2% | — |
| Operating margin | 13.3% | 19.0% | 9.5% | 9.4% | 11.9% | 13.4% |
| Net margin | 17.3% | -89.8% | 15.8% | -43.0% | 7.5% | 9.1% |
| Revenue growth | +13.6% | -44.8% | -4.6% | +21.2% | +7.2% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $68.9M | $48.2M | $87.3M | $130M | $54.2M | — |
| Total debt | $70.0M | $45.0M | $271M | $203M | $114M | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Mar 31, 2026) (KN)
P/E 52.8x · P/S 4.8x · EV/EBITDA 27.5x · EV/Sales 5.0x · P/B 3.8x · Earnings yield 1.89% · Buyback yield (TTM) 2.29% · Net debt $90.0M · EV $3.04B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 42.7x, Dec 2023 22.7x.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (KN)
2 of 80 tracked investors hold KN. Change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Rogers | Ariel Investments | 0.94% | $94.8M | Reduced -40.2% |
| Polen Capital | Polen Capital Management | 0.02% | $2.4M | New position |
Analysts (KN)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale), 4 analysts; mean target USD 43.75 (low 40, high 48).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-24 | Susquehanna | Target raised | Neutral | $33 → $40 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (KN)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +46.7% | +76.4% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | +46.9% | +12.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 40.5% | 35.1% |
| Max drawdown | -23.8% (Jun 2026→Aug 2026) | -48.8% (Dec 2021→Oct 2022) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC)
| Price | USD 34.57 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 0.89% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 34.88 |
| Open | USD 33.9 |
| Day Range | USD 32.71 – 34.57 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 20.57 – 42.93 |
| Volume | 716,436 shares |
| Market Cap | $2.95B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (KN)
Nexqual's technical model rates KN "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 39.01 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 36.36) |
| MACD | -0.07 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (KN)
Wall Street analysts rate KN "Buy" based on 4 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 43.75 (range USD 40–48), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 4 |
| Mean Target | USD 43.75 |
| High Target | USD 48 |
| Low Target | USD 40 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 3 / 1 / 0 |
Earnings (KN)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-22 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.36 |
| Revenue Estimate | $172.10M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.33 vs est 0.31 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.27 vs est 0.24 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.36 vs est 0.35 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.33 vs est 0.31 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (KN)
| Total Revenue | $635.00M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +14.30% |
| Gross Margin | +45.26% |
| Operating Margin | +15.17% |
| Profit Margin | +10.63% |
| ROE | +9.50% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.19 |
| Current Ratio | 3.2 |
| Total Cash | $49.60M |
| Total Debt | $150.20M |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Financial Health Score (KN)
Nexqual rates Knowles Corporation's overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +7% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 45%, operating 15% |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $50M cash vs $150M debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $104M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 9%, ROA 5.5% |
Ownership (KN)
| Insider Ownership | +1.78% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +103.81% |
| Shares Outstanding | 85.41M |
| Float | 84.14M |
| Short % of Float | +7.48% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Leadership (KN)
Knowles Corporation is led by Jeffrey S. Niew (age 58), President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Jeffrey S. Niew (age 58) |
|---|---|
| Senior VP, CFO & Interim Principal Accounting Officer | John S. Anderson (age 62) |
| Senior VP & COO | Daniel J. Giesecke (age 57) |
| Vice President of Investor Relations | Sarah Cook |
| Senior Vice President of Corporate Development | Brian Crannell |
Major Backers & Investors (KN)
Notable institutional backers of Knowles Corporation include Neuberger Berman Group, LLC, Goldman Sachs, Barrow, Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss, LLC, according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Neuberger Berman Group, LLC | 5.87% |
| Goldman Sachs | 5.3% |
| Barrow, Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss, LLC | 2.89% |
| Ariel Investments, LLC | 2.67% |
| T. Rowe Price | 1.12% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 24.78% |
| Vanguard Group | 22.58% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 5.88% |
| State Street | 4.11% |
| Geode Capital | 2.84% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
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