Knowles (KN) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Knowles Corporation (NYSE: KN) is a leading global manufacturer of advanced micro-acoustic, audio processing, and precision device solutions. The company’s product portfolio spans micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) microphones, balanced armature receivers, and custom audio and sensor solutions designed for consumer electronics, hearing health, mobile communications, defense and aerospace, and automotive applications. With a strong emphasis on miniaturization and performance, Knowles’ technologies enable clear speech capture, high-fidelity sound reproduction, and precise sensing capabilities across a wide range of end markets.

In its micro-acoustics segment, Knowles supplies a variety of MEMS microphones and acoustic filters that are integral to smartphones, tablets, wearable devices, and smart home products. The company’s precision devices division manufactures high-performance piezoelectric actuators, sensors, and transducers for industrial automation, automotive safety systems, and medical instrumentation. In addition to off-the-shelf offerings, Knowles collaborates closely with original equipment manufacturers to develop custom designs that meet stringent size, power consumption, and reliability requirements.

Founded in 1946 as part of Western Electric’s acoustics research initiative, Knowles has a long history of innovation in sound and sensing technologies. Headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, the company maintains research and development centers and manufacturing facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia. Its global footprint allows Knowles to support customers with rapid prototyping, local engineering expertise, and high-volume production capabilities. The company’s commitment to quality and precision has earned it critical certifications for medical and military applications.

Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey A. Niew, Knowles continues to invest in next-generation audio and sensor platforms, including solutions for beamforming, noise suppression, and integrated sensor fusion. The company’s strategic focus on acoustics and precision instrumentation positions it to address emerging trends in augmented reality, smart vehicles, and edge-enabled sensing, while sustaining its role as a technology partner for leading consumer and industrial innovators worldwide.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $17.88 to $18.15
• 50-Day Range: $16.21 to $18.42
• 52-Week Range: $12.19 to $20.86
• Volume: 186,897 shs
• Average Volume: 676,055 shs
• Market Capitalization: $1.58 billion
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $19.33
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Knowles Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Knowles scored higher than 27% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 525th out of 659 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Knowles has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.67, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Knowles has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Knowles is -6.70, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Knowles is -6.70, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Knowles has a P/B Ratio of 2.11. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.24% of the float of Knowles has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Knowles has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Knowles has recently decreased by 6.80%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Knowles does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Knowles does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.24% of the float of Knowles has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Knowles has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Knowles has recently decreased by 6.80%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.3 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.13

News Sentiment

Knowles has a news sentiment score of 0.13. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.67 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 23 news articles for Knowles this week, compared to 17 articles on an average week.

MarketBeat Follows

1 people have added Knowles to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Knowles insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $95,651.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 2.54% of the stock of Knowles is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

96.35% of the stock of Knowles is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

KN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have KN shares performed this year?

Knowles' stock was trading at $19.93 at the start of the year. Since then, KN stock has decreased by 9.2% and is now trading at $18.0950.

How were Knowles' earnings last quarter?

Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April, 24th. The communications equipment provider reported $0.18 EPS for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate of $0.18. The business's revenue for the quarter was down .8% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript.

Does Knowles have any subsidiaries?

Knowles subsidiaries include Integrated Microwave Corporation, Audience, Audience Communications Systems India Private Limited, Audience International Inc., Audience Singapore Pte. Ltd., Integrated Microwave Corporation, Johanson Dominicana S.A.S., and more.

Who are Knowles' major shareholders?

Knowles' top institutional shareholders include Confluence Investment Management LLC (0.18%), State of Alaska Department of Revenue (0.06%), Central Pacific Bank Trust Division (0.03%) and Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. (0.03%). Insiders that own company stock include Jeffrey Niew, John S Anderson, Raymond D Cabrera, Keith Barnes, Robert J Perna, Air A Jr Bastarrica and Cheryl L Shavers.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Knowles?

Shares of KN stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Knowles own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Knowles investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Tesla (TSLA), Meta Platforms (META), Netflix (NFLX), Visa (V) and Alphabet (GOOG).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 4/24/2025
• Today: 7/22/2025
• Next Earnings (Confirmed): 7/24/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: Communications Components
• Sub-Industry: Recreation
• Current Symbol: NYSE:KN
• CIK: 1587523
• Web: www.knowles.com
• Phone: (630) 250-5100
• Fax: 630-250-0575
• Employees: 5,500
• Year Founded: 1946

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Knowles: $19.33
• High Price Target: $22.00
• Low Price Target: $17.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +7.1%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.67
• Research Coverage: 3 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($2.70)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$237.80 million
• Net Margins: -38.96%
• Pretax Margin: 5.55%
• Return on Equity: 6.35%
• Return on Assets: 4.23%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.16
• Current Ratio: 2.02
• Quick Ratio: 1.30

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $553.50 million
• Price / Sales: 2.84
• Cash Flow: $4.43 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 4.07
• Book Value: $8.58 per share
• Price / Book: 2.10

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 86,970,000
• Free Float: 84,766,000
• Market Cap: $1.57 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.41