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Knowles Corporation

$33.5
-1.07
 (-3.1%)
Exchange:  NYSE
Market Cap:  2.861B
Shares Outstanding:  85.028M
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About The Company

Sector:  TechnologyView sector performance
Industry:  Hardware, Equipment & PartsView industry performance
   
CEO:  Jeffrey S. Niew
Full Time Employees:  5200
Address: 
1151 Maplewood Drive
Itasca
IL
60143
US
Website:  https://www.knowles.com
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.

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24/10/2025

Welcome to MARKETSNAP’s SWOT analysis for Knowles Corporation, also known by its ticker KN. If you’re not familiar with Knowles, let me give you the quick rundown. This company operates in the electronics sector, specifically within the audio and precision device industry, crafting high-performance components like microphones and sensors that power everything from smartphones to medical devices. They’ve carved out a niche for themselves with a global presence, headquartered in the U.S., and a workforce dedicated to innovation in sound…

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Industry Peers

TICKERCOMPANYMKT CAPP/EFWD P/EROIC
KNKN logoKNKnowles Corporation2.9B47.525.08.2%
OSOSIS logoOSISOSI Systems, Inc.3.1B21.118.78.8%
BEBELFB logoBELFBBel Fuse Inc.2.6B61.121.19.2%
BHBHE logoBHEBenchmark Electronics, Inc.2.5B55.023.95.3%
ROROG logoROGRogers Corporation2.4B85.236.32.7%
OLOLED logoOLEDUniversal Display Corporation3.6B18.118.69.6%

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2026/07/23 — 2 quarter 2026

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Income Statement

Year202320242025
Revenue456,800553,500593,200
Gross Profit200,100221,200244,500
EBITDA70,90092,400109,600
Operating Income49,40056,70077,700
Net Income72,400-239,50044,200

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Balance Sheet

Year202320242025
Total Assets1,462,8001,118,2001,051,099.999
Total Liabilities428,700362,200275,300
Total Stockholders Equity1,034,100756,000775,800
Total Debt286,700213,000134,200
Cash and Cash Equivalents87,300130,10054,200

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Cash Flow Statement

Year202320242025
Operating Cash Flow122,700130,100114,000
Capital Expenditure-17,200-13,600-32,100
Free Cash Flow105,500116,50081,900
Net Income72,400-237,80044,200
Net Change in Cash39,10042,800-75,900

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Fiscal Year2028Research AccessResearch AccessResearch AccessResearch Access
Estimated Revenue (Low)793,440.618Research AccessResearch AccessResearch AccessResearch Access
Estimated Revenue (High)799,899.625Research AccessResearch AccessResearch AccessResearch Access
Estimated Revenue (Avg)796,000Research AccessResearch AccessResearch AccessResearch Access
Estimated Ebitda (Low)251,598.604Research AccessResearch AccessResearch AccessResearch Access
Estimated Ebitda (High)253,754.583Research AccessResearch AccessResearch AccessResearch Access
Estimated Ebitda (Avg)252,452.818Research AccessResearch AccessResearch AccessResearch Access
Estimated Net Income (Low)160,830.172Research AccessResearch AccessResearch AccessResearch Access
Estimated Net Income (High)162,533.395Research AccessResearch AccessResearch AccessResearch Access
Estimated Net Income (Avg)161,505.001Research AccessResearch AccessResearch AccessResearch Access
Estimated SGA Expense (Low)178,668.265Research AccessResearch AccessResearch AccessResearch Access
Estimated SGA Expense (High)180,122.715Research AccessResearch AccessResearch AccessResearch Access
Estimated SGA Expense (Avg)179,244.591Research AccessResearch AccessResearch AccessResearch Access
Estimated EPS (Avg)1.850Research AccessResearch AccessResearch AccessResearch Access
Estimated EPS (High)1.860Research AccessResearch AccessResearch AccessResearch Access
Estimated EPS (Low)1.840Research AccessResearch AccessResearch AccessResearch Access
Number of Analysts (Estimated Revenue)1Research AccessResearch AccessResearch AccessResearch Access
Number of Analysts (Estimated EPS)1Research AccessResearch AccessResearch AccessResearch Access

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Current Key Metrics

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47.54
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3.309B  ?EV/FCF
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52.1
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Relevant news

Knowles Targets 30% Margins as Specialty Components Drive Growth
Knowles (KN) Is Up 6.81% in One Week: What You Should Know
Knowles Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
Knowles Corporation (KN) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
A Look at Knowles Corp (KN) After 6.3% Gain -- GF Value $23.60 vs Price $37.24
Knowles to Release Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results on July 23, 2026

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