KN Company Profile and Key Details

Q: Who are the executives of KN?

Mr. Daniel J. GieseckeSenior Vice President & Chief Operating OfficerMr. John S. AndersonSenior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Interim Principal Accounting OfficerPatton HoferVice President of Investor RelationsMr. Brian CrannellSenior Vice President of Corporation Devel.Mr. Robert J. PernaSenior Vice President, Gen. Counsel & Sec.Mr. Jeffrey S. NiewPres, Chief Executive Officer & DirectorMr. Air A. Bastarrica Jr.Vice President & ControllerMr. Christian U. ScherpSenior Vice President of Global SalesMr. Jon KiachianVice President of Hearing Health TechnologiesMr. Chris DuganPres of Precision DevicesMr. Raymond D. CabreraSenior Vice President of HR & Chief Admin. Officer

NYSE : KN

Knowles

$28.83

0.065+0.23%

Open: 12:39 PM

74.94

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Stock Price Today

Knowles Corporation (KN) stock surged +0.23%, trading at $28.83 on NYSE, up from the previous close of $28.76. The stock opened at $28.65, fluctuating between $28.65 and $29.37 in the recent session.

Stock Snapshot

28.76

Prev. Close

2.47B

Market Cap

28.65

Day Low

49.7

P/E Ratio

0.58

EPS (TTM)

1.19

Cash Flow per Share

28.65

Open

85.53M

Number of Shares

29.3688

Day High

98.08%

Free Float in %

11.49

Book Value

109.95K

Volume

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Stock Price History Chart

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Volume
Apr 14, 2026	29.10	29.39	28.73	28.95	401.06K
Apr 13, 2026	28.52	28.93	28.25	28.87	553.56K
Apr 10, 2026	28.16	28.76	27.89	28.68	554.2K
Apr 09, 2026	27.24	28.01	27.01	27.94	681.4K
Apr 08, 2026	27.78	28.10	27.28	27.30	515.03K
Apr 07, 2026	25.93	26.59	25.90	26.52	498.91K
Apr 06, 2026	25.81	26.18	25.43	26.09	383.82K
Apr 02, 2026	25.52	26.30	25.37	25.87	431.31K
Apr 01, 2026	26.14	26.87	26.00	26.22	508.52K
Mar 31, 2026	25.20	25.70	24.88	25.68	544.86K
Mar 30, 2026	25.79	25.82	24.43	24.58	464.83K
Mar 27, 2026	25.75	25.95	25.32	25.44	618.89K
Mar 25, 2026	26.51	26.77	26.21	26.65	352.84K
Mar 24, 2026	25.04	26.34	24.92	26.30	518.16K
Mar 23, 2026	25.00	25.70	24.81	25.29	610.03K
Mar 20, 2026	24.73	24.86	24.00	24.20	1.07M
Mar 19, 2026	24.05	25.07	23.96	24.78	479.24K
Mar 18, 2026	24.88	25.11	24.51	24.56	581.64K
Mar 17, 2026	24.35	25.05	24.35	24.85	408.97K
Mar 16, 2026	25.38	25.59	24.64	24.66	434.16K

Contact Details

Itasca, IL 60143

United States

https://www.knowles.com 630 250 5100

About Company

Knowles 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.

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Company Overview

Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) closed at $28.82 USD, gaining $0.06 (0.23%) from the previous close of $28.76. The stock is currently within 5% of its 52-week high $14.10 and $29.39. With a market capitalization of about $2.47 billion, Knowles Corporation is classified as a mid-cap and shows higher-than-market volatility (beta ~1.49). Key stats such as the average daily volume over the past year has been around 633.57 thousand shares, volume is running light vs its 52-week average. Headquartered in Itasca, IL, Knowles Corporation operates in the Technology sector and the Communication Equipment industry. Led by CEO Jeffrey S. Niew, the company employs approximately 5,500 people and listed since February 14, 2014. Knowles 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.

Technical Performance

Short-term trend indicators are bearishly aligned (SMA20 5.18%, SMA50 14.32%, SMA200 29.63%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 66.37 (firm momentum), while the ATR of 0.87 points to higher daily volatility. The stock remains hovering near 52-week lows, trading -2.82% below its high and over 128.96% above its low. Average 10-day trading volume of 512.57 thousand shares is below the 3-month average of 610.39 thousand, indicating normal recent market interest.

Valuation Metrics

Knowles Corporation trades at a P/E ratio of 56.26, slightly above the S&P 500 average, with a price-to-sales ratio of 4.18 and a price-to-book ratio of 3.21 trading at moderately above to book value. The P/FCF stands at 30.26, also above market averages.

Dividend & Fair Value

Knowles Corporation last paid a dividend of 0 per share, Dividend and splits history remains an important factor for investors monitoring long-term returns. A discounted cash flow model estimates fair value at around $9.01. This means the shares are trading above this model’s fair value.

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

Knowles Corporation generated EPS of $0.54 over the past year. Five-year average earnings growth is 50.23%. The latest quarter delivered EPS of $0.33. The next quarter is forecast at $0.24. Next year's EPS is expected at $33.05. Analyst sentiment is neutral. Analyst rating data shows there are 0 Strong Buy ratings, 1 Buy ratings, 1 Hold ratings, 0 Sell rating and 0 Strong Sell ratings. Price targets range from $23.00 to $22.00. The high target offers -20.55% upside. The low target suggests -24.01% downside. The mean target is $22.50. This offers -22.28% upside. Knowles Corporation earnings surprise history is a mixed track record. The quarter that ended October 23, 2025, missed forecasts by 32.0%. The prior quarter beat by -88.24%. Over the last six quarters, Apple has recorded several small beats. These include -1711.36% in July 31, 2024.

Shareholding & Insider Activity

Knowles Corporation has 85.89 million shares outstanding. The public float is 84.25 million shares, elevated short interest at 5.27% of float. This equals 3.05 million shares. The short ratio is 4.37 days. Institutional investors hold 106.32% of the float. Insiders own 2.26%. Niew Jeffrey holds 739.37 thousand shares, Anderson John S. has 185.69 thousand shares and Giesecke Daniel J. has 164.96 thousand shares. Over the past six months, insider transactions show net selling. They sold 382.10 thousand shares across 18 transactions.

Financial & Profitability Overview

Over the trailing twelve months, Knowles generated $707.60M in revenue, or $7.72 per share. Gross margin was 36.55%, operating margin 6.12%, and net profit margin 10.23%. Returns are modest, with ROA at 4.95% and ROE at 7.00%.
On valuation metrics, Knowles trades at a P/E of 56.26, P/S of 4.18 and P/B of 3.21. The current ratio is 2.75 and quick ratio is 1.58. Operationally, the company’s inventory turnover is 2.79 and cash conversion cycle is 148.90 days. Debt-to-equity is 0.19, supported by a cash flow-to-debt ratio of 0.76.

Quarterly Financial Highlights

For the quarter ended Dec 31, 2023, Knowles posted revenue of $707.60M, down slightly from $764.70M in the prior quarter. Gross profit was $258.60M (margin 36.55%). Operating income was $43.30M (margin 6.1%). Net income was$72.40M (EPS $0.80).
The company ended the quarter with $87.30M in cash and short-term investments, a total debt of $284.50M, and net debt of $197.20M. Total assets were $1.46B, with equity of $1.03B. Financials further reflected stability, with operating cash flow of $122.70M, free cash flow of $105.50M, and capital expenditures of - $17.20M.

Price Forecast & Outlook

Our AI price prediction model suggests that Knowles Corporation stock has strong potential for upside but may face short-term weakness followed by gains in the medium and long term. 2-Week Outlook: Projected increase of 5.87%, with price expected at $30.65 by April 28, 2026, within a range of $29.77 to $31.54 3-Month Outlook: Projected rise of 221.76%, reaching $93.15 by July 13, 2026, with a range of $92.43 to $95.44. 1-Year Outlook: Projected gain of 10.67%, with price at $32.04 by April 14, 2027, within a range of $31.29 to $32.87.

Key Takeaways

Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) shares are up 12.18% year-to-date currently trading near 52-week highs band. Short-term momentum has been positive over the last quarter, despite recent volatility. Valuation shows Knowles Corporation trading at a premium to the broader market with a P/E of 56.26. Analyst sentiment is mixed, with the majority of ratings in Neutral territory and a mean price target of $20.07, suggesting -30.67% downside. Our AI forecast model points to short-term strength (5.87% over two weeks), a medium-term rise (221.76% over three months), and a longer-term gain (10.67% over one year), with expected trading ranges indicating moderate volatility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current Knowles Corporation (KN) stock price?

Knowles Corporation (NYSE: KN) stock price is $28.83 in the last trading session. During the trading session, KN stock reached the peak price of $29.37 while $28.65 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in KN stock occurred in the recent session was 0.23% while the dollar amount for the price change in KN stock was $0.07.

KN's industry and sector of operation?

The NYSE listed KN is part of Communication Equipment industry that operates in the broader Technology sector. Knowles Corporation designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide.

Who are the executives of KN?

Mr. Daniel J. Giesecke
Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Mr. John S. Anderson
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Interim Principal Accounting Officer
Patton Hofer
Vice President of Investor Relations
Mr. Brian Crannell
Senior Vice President of Corporation Devel.
Mr. Robert J. Perna
Senior Vice President, Gen. Counsel & Sec.
Mr. Jeffrey S. Niew
Pres, Chief Executive Officer & Director
Mr. Air A. Bastarrica Jr.
Vice President & Controller
Mr. Christian U. Scherp
Senior Vice President of Global Sales
Mr. Jon Kiachian
Vice President of Hearing Health Technologies
Mr. Chris Dugan
Pres of Precision Devices
Mr. Raymond D. Cabrera
Senior Vice President of HR & Chief Admin. Officer

How KN did perform over past 52-week?

KN's closing price is 108.72% higher than its 52-week low of $14.10 where as its distance from 52-week high of $29.39 is -1.5%.

How many employees does KN have?

Number of KN employees currently stands at 5,500.

Link for KN official website?

Official Website of KN is: https://www.knowles.com

How do I contact KN?

KN could be contacted at phone 630 250 5100 and can also be accessed through its website. KN operates from 1151 Maplewood Drive, Itasca, IL 60143, United States.

How many shares of KN are traded daily?

KN stock volume for the day was 109.95K shares. The average number of KN shares traded daily for last 3 months was 633.57K.

What is the market cap of KN currently?

The market value of KN currently stands at $2.47B with its latest stock price at $28.83 and 85.53M of its shares outstanding.

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Employees	5500
Beta	1.5
Sales or Revenue	$707.60M
5Y Sales Change%	-0.152%
Fiscal Year Ends	December
Sector	Technology
Industry	Communication Equipment

KN Company Profile and Key Details

Knowles

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