Knowles Corporation
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- Knowles Corporation operates in the electronic components industry, which is experiencing a robust demand for advanced audio solutions, positioning the company favorably against competitors.
- In Q2 2026, Knowles reported a revenue increase of 9% compared to the previous quarter, reaching $166.8 million.
- The company's gross margin improved to 44.7% in Q2 2026, up from 43.8% in Q1 2026.
- The company's trailing P/E ratio of 46.65 suggests that it may be overvalued compared to industry peers, which could deter some investors.
- In 2024, Knowles reported a significant net income loss of $237.8 million, indicating potential financial instability.
- The operating margin for 2024 was only 9.63%, a stark contrast to the 12.36% margin achieved in 2025, highlighting volatility in profitability.
Fundamentals
| Market cap | $3.17B | Enterprise value | $3.27B | Trailing P/E | 44.21 | Forward P/E | 22.96 |
| PEG | 0.43 | Price / book | 3.99 | Beta | 1.59 | Dividend yield | 0.00% |
| Revenue growth | 14.3% | Earnings growth | 146.6% | Gross margin | 45.3% | Operating margin | 15.2% |
| Profit margin | 10.6% | ROE | 9.5% | ROA | 5.5% | Debt / equity | 0.19 |
| Current ratio | 3.20 | Free cash flow | $39.31M | Analyst recommendation | none | Mean target | $43.75 |
| 52w high | $42.93 | 52w low | $20.57 |
Quarterly
| 2026-Q2 | 2026-Q1 | 2025-Q4 | 2025-Q3 | 2025-Q2 | 2025-Q1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $167M | $153M | $162M | $153M | $146M | — |
| Op margin | 14.9% | 10.5% | 16.2% | 16.9% | 10.1% | — |
| Net income | $19.4M | $9.7M | $21.0M | $17.4M | $7.8M | — |
| Gross margin | 44.7% | 43.8% | 44.7% | 45.7% | 41.5% | — |
| Gross profit | $74.6M | $67.1M | $72.5M | $69.9M | $60.6M | — |
| Operating income | $24.8M | $16.0M | $26.3M | $25.9M | $14.7M | — |
- Revenue +9% vs prior quarter ($167M vs $153M).
- Gross margin 44.7% (was 43.8% prior quarter).
- Operating margin expanded to 14.9%.
Yearly (6y)
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $593M | $554M | $457M | $479M | — |
| Op margin | 12.4% | 9.6% | 10.0% | 19.1% | — |
| Net income | $44.2M | -$238M | $72.4M | -$430M | — |
| Gross margin | 43.2% | 42.4% | 44.6% | 47.4% | — |
| Gross profit | $256M | $235M | $204M | $227M | — |
| Operating income | $73.3M | $53.3M | $45.6M | $91.4M | — |
No flags
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News
2026-10-01 · 1 Stock Under $50 on Our Buy List and 2 That Underwhelm
2026-09-30 · Knowles Expands RF Signal Chain Offering with New A-Series Attenuators
2026-09-29 · Knowles to Release Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results on October 22, 2026
2026-09-05 · Knowles (KN) Heads To Midwest IDEAS Conference As Fair Value Debate Builds
2026-09-04 · 3 Russell 2000 Stocks We Steer Clear Of
2026-09-04 · 3 Reasons KN is Risky and 1 Stock to Buy Instead
2026-08-31 · Knowles Director Shavers Sells $260,000 Worth of Stock
2026-08-27 · Should VIAV Stock Be Part of Your Portfolio After Solid Q4 Results?
2026-08-27 · Knowles Targets 30% Margins as Specialty Components Drive Growth
2026-08-16 · Unpacking Q2 Earnings: Knowles (NYSE:KN) In The Context Of Other Electronic Components & Manufacturing Stocks
2026-08-14 · Knowles (KN) Is Up 6.81% in One Week: What You Should Know
2026-08-13 · Knowles Insider Sold Shares Worth $1,560,500, According to a Recent SEC Filing
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