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Knowles CorporationNYSE:KN Stock Report

Market Cap US$2.0b
Share Price
US$24.01
My Fair Value
US$23.75
1.1% overvalued intrinsic discount
1Y39.4%
7D1.9%
Portfolio Value
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Knowles Corporation

NYSE:KN Stock Report

Market Cap: US$2.0b

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

KN fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation0/6
Future Growth3/6
Past Performance0/6
Financial Health5/6
Dividends0/6

Rewards

Earnings are forecast to grow 62.28% per year

Risk Analysis

Profit margins (4.8%) are lower than last year (8.8%)

Significant insider selling over the past 3 months

Large one-off items impacting financial results


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IoT And AI Expansion Will Unlock Enduring Demand

Key Takeaways Strong design win momentum and expanding into new markets and product categories position Knowles for accelerated revenue growth and margin improvements beyond current expectations. Leadership in MEMS microphones and sensor components, plus disciplined capital allocation, sets up long-term structural advantages and substantial shareholder value creation.
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US$25
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4.0% undervalued intrinsic discount
6.07%
Revenue growth p.a.
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Analysts Boost Knowles Price Target on Updated Discount Rate and Price Earnings Outlook

Key Takeaways Growth in medtech, industrial, and defense markets, combined with new product lines, is broadening the addressable market and driving resilient demand. Operational efficiency, custom solutions, and strong cash flow are enhancing margins, supporting earnings momentum, and enabling value-creating capital deployment.
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US$23.75
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1.1% overvalued intrinsic discount
5.58%
Revenue growth p.a.
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Excessive Customer Reliance And Global Trade Barriers Will Hurt Valuations

Key Takeaways Heavy dependence on a few customers and rapidly advancing alternatives threaten Knowles' revenue stability and diminish its market opportunities. Commoditization, regulatory pressures, and geopolitical instability are expected to weigh on profitability, cost control, and competitive positioning.
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US$18
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33.4% overvalued intrinsic discount
5.30%
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Price History & Performance

Summary of share price highs, lows and changes for Knowles
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceUS$24.01
52 Week HighUS$24.54
52 Week LowUS$12.19
Beta1.53
1 Month Change3.71%
3 Month Change17.75%
1 Year Change39.43%
3 Year Change87.43%
5 Year Change56.01%
Change since IPO-16.31%

Recent News & Updates

Knowles (NYSE:KN) Shareholders Will Want The ROCE Trajectory To Continue

Sep 27
Knowles (NYSE:KN) Shareholders Will Want The ROCE Trajectory To Continue

Knowles Corporation: Q2 Proof Point Validates Margin Recovery

Sep 26

With Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) It Looks Like You'll Get What You Pay For

Sep 12
With Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) It Looks Like You'll Get What You Pay For

Does Knowles (NYSE:KN) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Aug 26
Does Knowles (NYSE:KN) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

What Is Knowles Corporation's (NYSE:KN) Share Price Doing?

Aug 13
What Is Knowles Corporation's (NYSE:KN) Share Price Doing?

Recent updates

Knowles (NYSE:KN) Shareholders Will Want The ROCE Trajectory To Continue

Sep 27
Knowles (NYSE:KN) Shareholders Will Want The ROCE Trajectory To Continue

Knowles Corporation: Q2 Proof Point Validates Margin Recovery

Sep 26

With Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) It Looks Like You'll Get What You Pay For

Sep 12
With Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) It Looks Like You'll Get What You Pay For

Does Knowles (NYSE:KN) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Aug 26
Does Knowles (NYSE:KN) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

What Is Knowles Corporation's (NYSE:KN) Share Price Doing?

Aug 13
What Is Knowles Corporation's (NYSE:KN) Share Price Doing?

Here's Why Knowles (NYSE:KN) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

May 23
Here's Why Knowles (NYSE:KN) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Knowles Corporation's (NYSE:KN) 29% Jump Shows Its Popularity With Investors

May 05
Knowles Corporation's (NYSE:KN) 29% Jump Shows Its Popularity With Investors

Is Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) Trading At A 39% Discount?

Apr 25
Is Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) Trading At A 39% Discount?

Should You Investigate Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) At US$14.55?

Apr 11
Should You Investigate Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) At US$14.55?

Knowles: Recent Sell-Off Puts Them Back At Interesting Levels

Mar 13
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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 08
Knowles' (NYSE:KN) Returns Have Hit A Wall

Knowles Corporation's (NYSE:KN) Share Price Could Signal Some Risk

Jan 12
Knowles Corporation's (NYSE:KN) Share Price Could Signal Some Risk

Knowles: Future Looks Positive

Dec 23

What Does Knowles Corporation's (NYSE:KN) Share Price Indicate?

Nov 24
What Does Knowles Corporation's (NYSE:KN) Share Price Indicate?

Impressive Earnings May Not Tell The Whole Story For Knowles (NYSE:KN)

Nov 06
Impressive Earnings May Not Tell The Whole Story For Knowles (NYSE:KN)

Is Knowles (NYSE:KN) A Risky Investment?

Nov 04
Is Knowles (NYSE:KN) A Risky Investment?

Returns On Capital At Knowles (NYSE:KN) Have Hit The Brakes

Oct 17
Returns On Capital At Knowles (NYSE:KN) Have Hit The Brakes

Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) Shares Could Be 31% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Aug 24
Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) Shares Could Be 31% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

We Think Knowles (NYSE:KN) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Jul 31
We Think Knowles (NYSE:KN) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Be Wary Of Knowles (NYSE:KN) And Its Returns On Capital

Jul 15
Be Wary Of Knowles (NYSE:KN) And Its Returns On Capital

Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) Might Not Be As Mispriced As It Looks

Jun 20
Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) Might Not Be As Mispriced As It Looks

Knowles: Stable Results

Jun 18

What Does Knowles Corporation's (NYSE:KN) Share Price Indicate?

Apr 19
What Does Knowles Corporation's (NYSE:KN) Share Price Indicate?

Knowles: Brighter Future Than Their Past

Apr 15

We Think That There Are Some Issues For Knowles (NYSE:KN) Beyond Its Promising Earnings

Feb 14
We Think That There Are Some Issues For Knowles (NYSE:KN) Beyond Its Promising Earnings

Here's Why Knowles (NYSE:KN) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Feb 13
Here's Why Knowles (NYSE:KN) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Knowles (NYSE:KN) Hasn't Managed To Accelerate Its Returns

Jan 25
Knowles (NYSE:KN) Hasn't Managed To Accelerate Its Returns

Getting In Cheap On Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) Might Be Difficult

Jan 04
Getting In Cheap On Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) Might Be Difficult

These 4 Measures Indicate That Knowles (NYSE:KN) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Nov 06
These 4 Measures Indicate That Knowles (NYSE:KN) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Knowles Corporation Is Highly Profitable, But Investors Should Be Price Sensitive

Aug 19

These 4 Measures Indicate That Knowles (NYSE:KN) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Aug 02
These 4 Measures Indicate That Knowles (NYSE:KN) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Should You Investigate Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) At US$18.06?

Jul 01
Should You Investigate Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) At US$18.06?

We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Knowles (NYSE:KN)

Apr 26
We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Knowles (NYSE:KN)

Shareholder Returns

KNUS ElectronicUS Market
7D1.9%-0.2%-0.1%
1Y39.4%39.8%16.6%

Return vs Industry: KN matched the US Electronic industry which returned 39.8% over the past year.

Return vs Market: KN exceeded the US Market which returned 16.6% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is KN's price volatile compared to industry and market?
KN volatility
KN Average Weekly Movement4.9%
Electronic Industry Average Movement7.6%
Market Average Movement6.5%
10% most volatile stocks in US Market17.3%
10% least volatile stocks in US Market3.0%

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 (5%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
19465,500Jeff Niewwww.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 designs and delivers ceramic, film, electrolytic, and mica capacitor products for use in power supplies and medical implants; and RF filtering solutions for use in satellite communications and radar systems for defense applications.

Knowles Corporation Fundamentals Summary

How do Knowles's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
KN fundamental statistics
Market capUS$1.99b
Earnings (TTM)US$27.00m
Revenue (TTM)US$563.10m
76.4x
P/E Ratio
3.7x
P/S Ratio

Is KN overvalued?

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Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
KN income statement (TTM)
RevenueUS$563.10m
Cost of RevenueUS$317.40m
Gross ProfitUS$245.70m
Other ExpensesUS$218.70m
EarningsUS$27.00m

Last Reported Earnings

Jun 30, 2025

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)0.31
Gross Margin43.63%
Net Profit Margin4.79%
Debt/Equity Ratio25.5%

How did KN perform over the long term?

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/10/23 21:19
End of Day Share Price 2025/10/23 00:00
Earnings2025/06/30
Annual Earnings2024/12/31

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.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* 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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Industry and Sector Metrics

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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.

AnalystInstitution
Tristan GerraBaird
Gary MobleyBenchmark Company
Alex GaunaCitizens JMP Securities, LLC