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Knowles Corporation(KN)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
KN•NYSE
$40.05
80.1× P/E·Price updated Jun 27, 2026
AboutKnowles Corporation offers micro-acoustic microphones and balanced armature speakers, audio solutions, high performance capacitors, and radio frequency products for the consumer electronics, medtech, defense, electric vehicle, industrial, and communications markets. It operates in two segments, Audio and Precision Devices (PD). The Audio segment designs and manufactures audio products, including microphones, balanced armature speakers, and audio processors used in applications that serve the mobile, hearing health, True Wireless Stereo, Internet of Things, and computing markets. The PD segment is involved in the design and delivery of high-performance capacitor products and RF solutions that are used in applications, such as power supplies and medical implants, satellite communications, and radar systems, as well as for communications equipment. The company sells its products directly to original equipment manufacturers and to their contract manufacturers and suppliers, as well as through distributors. It has operations in Asia, the United States, Europe, other Americas, and internationally. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Itasca, Illinois.Show more
- Revenue$593M+7.2%
- EBITDA$114M+20.9%
- Net Income$44M+118.5%
- EPS (Diluted)0.50+118.7%
- Gross Margin41.22%+3.1%
- EBITDA Margin19.22%+12.8%
- Operating Margin13.1%+27.9%
- Net Margin7.45%+117.2%
- ROE5.77%+121.6%
KN Price & Volume
Knowles Corporation (KN) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Cyclical Revenue Volatility Masks Strategic Margin Potential
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
VerdictNeutral
Growth:Mixed
Profitability:Moderate
Financial Position:Healthy
Cash Flow:Mixed
Primary Risk:Consumer electronics demand volatility
"Knowles Corporation faces a challenging transition as it navigates the inherent cyclicality of the consumer electronics market, evidenced by a revenue collapse in 2026Q1. While the company maintains a conservative debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19, investors should monitor the persistent $559.7 million retained earnings deficit and the potential for goodwill impairment on its $270.3 million asset base. Future performance hinges on the firm's ability to stabilize operating margins, which have fluctuated significantly between 6.0% and 17.1% over the last two years."
Verdict Logic
while the company maintains a robust current ratio of 3.27, the high forward P/E of 30.99 and volatile earnings quality suggest significant execution risk in the near term.
KN Growth Metrics
Knowles Corporation (KN) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years-3.53%
5 Years-4.94%
3 Years7.4%
TTM-16.55%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years46.28%
3 Years-
TTM118.93%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years74.17%
3 Years-
TTM119.5%
Return on Capital
10 Years5.67%
5 Years6.51%
3 Years5.86%
Last Year8.33%
KN Recent Earnings
Knowles Corporation (KN) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 5/12 qtrs (42%)●Beat Revenue 5/12 qtrs (42%)
Q2 2026Latest
Apr 23, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.27+17.4%
$0.23
Rev
$153M+3.9%
$147M
Q1 2026
Feb 5, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.36+2.9%
$0.35
Rev
$162M+3.8%
$156M
Q4 2025
Oct 23, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.33-6.4%
$0.35
Rev
$153M-2.1%
$156M
Q3 2025
Jul 24, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.02-88.2%
$0.17
Rev
$146M-1.8%
$149M
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | Apr 23, 2026 | $0.27vs $0.23+17.4% | $153Mvs $147M+3.9% |
| Q1 2026 | Feb 5, 2026 | $0.36vs $0.35+2.9% | $162Mvs $156M+3.8% |
| Q4 2025 | Oct 23, 2025 | $0.33vs $0.35-6.4% | $153Mvs $156M-2.1% |
| Q3 2025 | Jul 24, 2025 | $0.02vs $0.17-88.2% | $146Mvs $149M-1.8% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for Knowles Corporation (KN)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40.05 | $3.43B | 80.10 | 7.17% | 7.45% | 5.77% | 0.18% | |
| $42.32 | $1.18B | -96.18 | 2.49% | -10.47% | -3.89% | — | |
| $369.18 | $28.17B | -505.73 | 32.58% | 16.46% | 13.19% | — | |
| $30.69 | $1.81B | 13.46 | -2.04% | 18.47% | 9.82% | — | |
| $64.08 | $3.01B | -40.30 | 12.74% | -11.54% | -6.84% | — | |
| $16.23 | $202.8M | -77.29 | -12.9% | 0.49% | 0.57% | — |
Compare KN vs Peers
Knowles Corporation (KN) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
KN SEC Filings & Documents
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KN Frequently Asked Questions
Knowles Corporation (KN) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is Knowles Corporation's revenue?
Knowles Corporation (KN) reported $461.0M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 59% decrease from $1.12B in 2012.
How fast is Knowles Corporation growing?
Knowles Corporation (KN) grew revenue by 7.2% over the past year. This is steady growth.
Is KN profitable?
Yes, Knowles Corporation (KN) is profitable, generating $46.2M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (7.5% net margin).
Dividend & Returns
Does KN pay dividends?
Yes, Knowles Corporation (KN) pays a dividend with a yield of 0.18%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
What is KN's return on equity?
Knowles Corporation (KN) has a return on equity (ROE) of 5.8%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.
What is Knowles Corporation's free cash flow?
Knowles Corporation (KN) generated $73.1M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.