Knowles Balance Sheet Health
Financial Health criteria checks 5/6
Knowles has a total shareholder equity of $780.2M and total debt of $131.0M, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 16.8%. Its total assets and total liabilities are $1.1B and $273.7M respectively. Knowles's EBIT is $88.9M making its interest coverage ratio 46.8. It has cash and short-term investments of $41.0M.
Key information
16.79%
Debt to equity ratio
US$131.00m
Debt
| Interest coverage ratio | 46.8x |
| Cash | US$41.00m |
| Equity | US$780.20m |
| Total liabilities | US$273.70m |
| Total assets | US$1.05b |
Recent financial health updates
Knowles (NYSE:KN) Has A Rock Solid Balance Sheet
Jan 15
Does Knowles (NYSE:KN) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Aug 26Here's Why Knowles (NYSE:KN) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
May 23Is Knowles (NYSE:KN) A Risky Investment?
Nov 04We Think Knowles (NYSE:KN) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
Jul 31Recent updates
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.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).
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).
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).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).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.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.Knowles (NYSE:KN) Has A Rock Solid Balance Sheet
Jan 15KN: 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.The Price Is Right For Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN)
Jan 01KN: 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.Knowles: Margin Recovery Is Real, But The Market Still Wants Proof
Dec 17KN: 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.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.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.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.Knowles (NYSE:KN) Shareholders Will Want The ROCE Trajectory To Continue
Sep 27With Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) It Looks Like You'll Get What You Pay For
Sep 12Does Knowles (NYSE:KN) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Aug 26What Is Knowles Corporation's (NYSE:KN) Share Price Doing?
Aug 13Here's Why Knowles (NYSE:KN) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
May 23Knowles Corporation's (NYSE:KN) 29% Jump Shows Its Popularity With Investors
May 05Is Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) Trading At A 39% Discount?
Apr 25Should You Investigate Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) At US$14.55?
Apr 11Knowles: Recent Sell-Off Puts Them Back At Interesting Levels
Mar 13
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.Knowles' (NYSE:KN) Returns Have Hit A Wall
Feb 08Knowles Corporation's (NYSE:KN) Share Price Could Signal Some Risk
Jan 12Knowles: Future Looks Positive
Dec 23What Does Knowles Corporation's (NYSE:KN) Share Price Indicate?
Nov 24Impressive Earnings May Not Tell The Whole Story For Knowles (NYSE:KN)
Nov 06Is Knowles (NYSE:KN) A Risky Investment?
Nov 04Returns On Capital At Knowles (NYSE:KN) Have Hit The Brakes
Oct 17Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) Shares Could Be 31% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Aug 24We Think Knowles (NYSE:KN) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
Jul 31Be Wary Of Knowles (NYSE:KN) And Its Returns On Capital
Jul 15Financial Position Analysis
Short Term Liabilities: KN's short term assets ($297.4M) exceed its short term liabilities ($90.9M).
Long Term Liabilities: KN's short term assets ($297.4M) exceed its long term liabilities ($182.8M).
Debt to Equity History and Analysis
Debt Level: KN's net debt to equity ratio (11.5%) is considered satisfactory.
Reducing Debt: KN's debt to equity ratio has increased from 12.6% to 16.8% over the past 5 years.
Debt Coverage: KN's debt is well covered by operating cash flow (85.5%).
Interest Coverage: KN's interest payments on its debt are well covered by EBIT (46.8x coverage).
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/01 23:14 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/01 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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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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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 |
| Gary Mobley | Benchmark Company |
| Alex Gauna | Citizens JMP Securities, LLC |