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
Stock Exchange NYSE
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 Ratio1.43
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio24.84
Forward P/E Ratio26.00
P/E Growth2.63
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$744.20 million
Price / Sales2.11
Cash Flow$1.4302 per share
Price / Cash12.18
Book Value$12.65 per share
Price / Book1.38
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.70
Net Income$68.30 million
Net Margins13.12%
Return on Equity6.08%
Return on Assets4.37%
Miscellaneous
Employees7,900
Outstanding Shares90,100,000
Market Cap$1.60 billion
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) announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July, 24th. The communications equipment provider reported $0.18 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.14 by $0.04. The communications equipment provider earned $188.40 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $179.86 million. Knowles had a net margin of 13.12% and a return on equity of 6.08%. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 14.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $0.11 earnings per share. View Knowles' Earnings History.
When is Knowles' next earnings date?
What guidance has Knowles issued on next quarter's earnings?
Knowles updated its third quarter earnings guidance on Tuesday, July, 24th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $0.27-0.33 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $0.29. The company issued revenue guidance of $205-235 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $214.76 million.
What price target have analysts set for KN?
6 Wall Street analysts have issued 1 year target prices for Knowles' shares. Their predictions range from $13.50 to $20.00. On average, they anticipate Knowles' share price to reach $17.60 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 1.0% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Knowles.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Knowles?
6 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Knowles in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 2 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." 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 & Interim Principal Accounting Officer (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?
News headlines about KN stock have been trending somewhat positive recently, according to Accern Sentiment. The research firm identifies negative and positive press coverage by monitoring more than 20 million news and blog sources in real time. Accern ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of -1 to 1, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. Knowles earned a news impact score of 0.01 on Accern's scale. They also assigned news headlines about the communications equipment provider an impact score of 46.88 out of 100, indicating that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the immediate future. View Recent Headlines for Knowles.
Who are Knowles' major shareholders?
Knowles' stock is owned by a number of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (13.46%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (7.61%), Sterling Capital Management LLC (2.87%), Bernzott Capital Advisors (1.92%), Royce & Associates LP (1.42%) and Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.16%). 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 major investors are selling Knowles stock?
KN stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Renaissance Technologies LLC, Aristotle Capital Boston LLC, Rothschild Asset Management Inc., Spark Investment Management LLC, Sterling Capital Management LLC, Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc., MetLife Investment Advisors LLC and Nisa Investment Advisors LLC. Company insiders that have sold Knowles company stock in the last year include Keith Barnes and Thomas G Jackson. View Insider Buying and Selling for Knowles.
Which major investors are buying Knowles stock?
KN stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including BlackRock Inc., Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, FMR LLC, United Services Automobile Association, Pinebridge Investments L.P., Royce & Associates LP, Legal & General Group Plc and Raymond James & Associates. 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 $17.42.
How big of a company is Knowles?
Knowles has a market capitalization of $1.60 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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