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Knowles Corporation

KN

NYSETechnologyHardware, Equipment & Parts

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$33.32

−$0.69 · -2.03%

Aug 21, 3:55 PM ET

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Jul 10, 2026

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Hold

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Valuation

62

Undervalued

Momentum

60

Neutral

Sentiment

66

Bullish

Risk resilience

48

Elevated Risk

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Company profile

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Knowles Corporation is a leading provider of specialized electronic components, offering an array of micro-acoustic microphones, sophisticated balanced armature speakers, comprehensive audio solutions, high-performance capacitors, and advanced radio frequency products. These precision technologies serve diverse industries, including consumer electronics, medical technology (medtech), defense, electric vehicles, industrial applications, and communications. The company operates through two distinct segments. Its Audio segment is dedicated to engineering and manufacturing innovative audio components, such as microphones, balanced armature speakers, and audio processors. These are integral to applications across mobile devices, hearing health solutions, True Wireless Stereo (TWS) products, the Internet of Things (IoT), and computing platforms. Concurrently, the Precision Devices (PD) segment focuses on the development and delivery of high-specification capacitor products and RF solutions. These critical components find use in demanding applications like power supplies, medical implants, satellite communications, radar systems, and general communications equipment. Knowles distributes its offerings directly to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), their contract manufacturers, and suppliers, as well as through an established network of distributors. With a global footprint spanning Asia, the United States, Europe, and other parts of the Americas, the company, established in 1946, maintains its headquarters in Itasca, Illinois.

Industry
Hardware, Equipment & Parts
Sector
Technology
Headquarters
US
CEO
Jeffrey S. Niew
Listed since
Feb 14, 2014
Employees
5,200

Market position

Volume
1.1M
1.06× average
Average volume
1.04M
Average daily volume
Market cap
2.85B USD
Beta
1.61
Market reference 1

Financials

Financial snapshot

Latest / TTM

Valuation & yield

Enterprise value
1.93B USD
P/E (TTM)
42.18×
P/B (TTM)
3.59×
P/S (TTM)
4.48×
EV / EBITDA
17.65×
Earnings yield
2.40%
Free cash flow yield
4.45%
Dividend yield
0.00%

Profitability & efficiency

Gross margin
42.28%
Operating margin
14.72%
Net margin
10.63%
Return on equity
5.70%
Return on assets
4.21%
Return on invested capital
6.51%

Financial health

Debt / equity
0.19×
Current ratio
2.75×

Financial statements

Margin trends

Profitability as a percentage of reported revenue.

Gross marginOperating marginNet margin
Gross, operating, and net margin trends61%6%-49%-104%Gross margin, FY2021: 39.34%Gross margin, FY2022: 47.41%Gross margin, FY2023: 43.80%Gross margin, FY2024: 39.96%Gross margin, FY2025: 41.22%Operating margin, FY2021: 13.62%Operating margin, FY2022: 18.96%Operating margin, FY2023: 10.81%Operating margin, FY2024: 10.24%Operating margin, FY2025: 13.10%Net margin, FY2021: 17.33%Net margin, FY2022: -89.83%Net margin, FY2023: 15.85%Net margin, FY2024: -43.27%Net margin, FY2025: 7.45%FY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025
Gross margin FY2021 39.34%. Gross margin FY2022 47.41%. Gross margin FY2023 43.80%. Gross margin FY2024 39.96%. Gross margin FY2025 41.22%. Operating margin FY2021 13.62%. Operating margin FY2022 18.96%. Operating margin FY2023 10.81%. Operating margin FY2024 10.24%. Operating margin FY2025 13.10%. Net margin FY2021 17.33%. Net margin FY2022 -89.83%. Net margin FY2023 15.85%. Net margin FY2024 -43.27%. Net margin FY2025 7.45%.

Income trends

Revenue

593.2M USD+7.17%

Operating income

77.7M USD+37.04%

Net income

44.2M USD+283.7M USD
Income trends across reported periods997.92M USD478.64M USD−40.64M USD−559.92M USDRevenue, FY2021: 868.1M USDRevenue, FY2022: 478.8M USDRevenue, FY2023: 456.8M USDRevenue, FY2024: 553.5M USDRevenue, FY2025: 593.2M USDOperating income, FY2021: 118.2M USDOperating income, FY2022: 90.8M USDOperating income, FY2023: 49.4M USDOperating income, FY2024: 56.7M USDOperating income, FY2025: 77.7M USDNet income, FY2021: 150.4M USDNet income, FY2022: −430.1M USDNet income, FY2023: 72.4M USDNet income, FY2024: −239.5M USDNet income, FY2025: 44.2M USDFY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025
Revenue FY2021 868.1M USD. Revenue FY2022 478.8M USD. Revenue FY2023 456.8M USD. Revenue FY2024 553.5M USD. Revenue FY2025 593.2M USD. Operating income FY2021 118.2M USD. Operating income FY2022 90.8M USD. Operating income FY2023 49.4M USD. Operating income FY2024 56.7M USD. Operating income FY2025 77.7M USD. Net income FY2021 150.4M USD. Net income FY2022 −430.1M USD. Net income FY2023 72.4M USD. Net income FY2024 −239.5M USD. Net income FY2025 44.2M USD.
Metric (USD)FY2025FY2024FY2023FY2022FY2021
Revenue593.2M USD553.5M USD456.8M USD478.8M USD868.1M USD
Cost of goods sold348.7M USD332.3M USD256.7M USD251.8M USD526.6M USD
Gross profit244.5M USD221.2M USD200.1M USD227M USD341.5M USD
Research and development40.2M USD37.1M USD31.5M USD81.7M USD92.8M USD
Selling, general, and administrative142.8M USD127.4M USD119.2M USD116.7M USD130.5M USD
Operating expenses166.8M USD164.5M USD150.7M USD136.2M USD223.3M USD
Interest income3.8M USD2M USD400K USD200K USD
Interest expense9.3M USD20.1M USD7.4M USD4.3M USD14.4M USD
Depreciation and amortization36.3M USD37.6M USD26.2M USD53.9M USD62.5M USD
Operating income77.7M USD56.7M USD49.4M USD90.8M USD118.2M USD
Net income44.2M USD−239.5M USD72.4M USD−430.1M USD150.4M USD

Company facts updated Aug 24, 2026.

Analyst ratings

Third-party consensus; not a GoAI recommendation.

Analyst price target

Average target

$40.67

22.06% upside
Past 12 months12-month forecastHigh $44.00Average $40.67Low $38.00

Rating distribution

15 ratings
Strong buy00%
Buy747%
Hold640%
Sell213%
Strong sell00%

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