Knowles Corporation designs, manufactures, and sells micro-acoustic, audio processing, and precision device solutions to the mobile consumer electronics, industrial, defense, aerospace medical, and telecommunications markets worldwide. The company operates in two segments, Audio and Precision Devices. The Audio segment designs and manufactures audio products, including microphones and balanced armature speakers, signal processing technologies, and software and algorithms used in applications that serve the mobile, ear, and Internet of Things markets. This segment also offers analog and digital micro-electro-mechanical systems, and electret condenser and smart microphones; and ultrasonic sensors and acoustic processors, as well as transducer products used primarily in hearing health and headset applications. The Precision Devices segment designs and delivers engineered capacitors and radio frequency devices for technically demanding applications, such as power supplies, radar, medical implants, and satellites for the industrial, defense, aerospace, medical, and telecommunications markets. The company also provides single layer electronic components to the radio frequency device, microwave, telecommunication, fiber optics, defense, and aerospace markets. It sells its products directly to original equipment manufacturers and to their contract manufacturers and suppliers, as well as through distributors. Knowles Corporation was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Itasca, Illinois.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Household audio & video equipment
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorComputer and Technology
SymbolNYSE:KN
CUSIPN/A
Phone630-250-5100
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.17
Current Ratio2.56
Quick Ratio1.52
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio22.07
Forward P/E Ratio23.06
P/E Growth2.36
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$744.20 million
Price / Sales1.87
Cash Flow$1.4148 per share
Price / Cash10.92
Book Value$12.65 per share
Price / Book1.22
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.70
Net Income$68.30 million
Net Margins8.83%
Return on Equity5.95%
Return on Assets4.16%
Miscellaneous
Employees7,900
Outstanding Shares89,960,000
Knowles (NYSE:KN) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Knowles' stock symbol?
Knowles trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "KN."
How were Knowles' earnings last quarter?
Knowles Corp (NYSE:KN) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April, 26th. The communications equipment provider reported $0.11 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.12 by $0.01. The communications equipment provider had revenue of $178.50 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $178.93 million. Knowles had a return on equity of 5.95% and a net margin of 8.83%. The firm's revenue was up 6.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $0.12 EPS. View Knowles' Earnings History.
When is Knowles' next earnings date?
What guidance has Knowles issued on next quarter's earnings?
Knowles issued an update on its second quarter earnings guidance on Thursday, April, 26th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $0.12 to $0.16 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $0.14. The company issued revenue guidance of $170 million to $190 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $178.20 million.
What price target have analysts set for KN?
5 brokerages have issued twelve-month price targets for Knowles' stock. Their forecasts range from $13.50 to $20.00. On average, they expect Knowles' stock price to reach $16.40 in the next year. View Analyst Ratings for Knowles.
Who are some of Knowles' key competitors?
Who are Knowles' key executives?
Knowles' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Jeffrey S. Niew, Pres, CEO & Director (Age 51)
- Mr. John S. Anderson, Sr. VP & CFO (Age 55)
- Mr. Daniel J. Giesecke, Sr. VP & COO (Age 50)
- Mr. Christian U. Scherp, Pres of Performance Audio (Age 52)
- Mr. Michael Polacek, Pres of Intelligent Audio (Age 54)
Has Knowles been receiving favorable news coverage?
Headlines about KN stock have been trending somewhat positive on Wednesday, Accern Sentiment reports. The research firm identifies negative and positive press coverage by monitoring more than 20 million blog and news sources in real time. Accern ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative one to one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Knowles earned a media sentiment score of 0.22 on Accern's scale. They also assigned media coverage about the communications equipment provider an impact score of 44.90 out of 100, meaning that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the company's share price in the immediate future.
Who are Knowles' major shareholders?
Knowles' stock is owned by many different of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Franklin Resources Inc. (12.75%), BlackRock Inc. (10.45%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (6.66%), Northern Trust Corp (2.34%), Royal Bank of Canada (2.10%) and Bernzott Capital Advisors (1.90%). Company insiders that own Knowles stock include Didier Hirsch, Jeffrey Niew, John S Anderson, Keith Barnes, Michael S Polacek and Thomas G Jackson. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Knowles.
Which institutional investors are selling Knowles stock?
KN stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Rothschild Asset Management Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., Franklin Resources Inc., Heartland Advisors Inc., Keeley Teton Advisors LLC, Inverness Counsel LLC NY, Guggenheim Capital LLC and Envestnet Asset Management Inc.. View Insider Buying and Selling for Knowles.
Which institutional investors are buying Knowles stock?
KN stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, Royal Bank of Canada, Matthews International Capital Management LLC, Millennium Management LLC, Spark Investment Management LLC, Mcclain Value Management LLC, Quantbot Technologies LP and Trexquant Investment LP. Company insiders that have bought Knowles stock in the last two years include Didier Hirsch, Jeffrey Niew and Michael S Polacek. View Insider Buying and Selling for Knowles.
How do I buy shares of Knowles?
Shares of KN can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Knowles' stock price today?
One share of KN stock can currently be purchased for approximately $15.45.
How big of a company is Knowles?
Knowles has a market capitalization of $1.43 billion and generates $744.20 million in revenue each year. The communications equipment provider earns $68.30 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.70 on an earnings per share basis. Knowles employs 7,900 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Knowles?
Knowles' mailing address is 1151 MAPLEWOOD DRIVE, ITASCA IL, 60143. The communications equipment provider can be reached via phone at 630-250-5100 or via email at [email protected]
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