Knowles (NYSE:KN) Issues Q2 2026 Earnings Guidance
by Kim Johansen · The Markets DailyKnowles (NYSE:KN – Get Free Report) issued an update on its second quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Thursday morning. The company provided EPS guidance of 0.280-0.320 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 0.280. The company issued revenue guidance of $152.0 million-$162.0 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $153.5 million.
Knowles Stock Down 5.0%
Shares of KN stock traded down $1.57 during trading hours on Friday, reaching $29.70. The company had a trading volume of 140,553 shares, compared to its average volume of 667,168. Knowles has a 12 month low of $15.31 and a 12 month high of $31.95. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.15, a current ratio of 2.75 and a quick ratio of 1.58. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $26.91 and a 200-day simple moving average of $24.52. The company has a market cap of $2.54 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 58.10 and a beta of 1.49.
Knowles (NYSE:KN – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, April 23rd. The communications equipment provider reported $0.27 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.24 by $0.03. Knowles had a return on equity of 9.76% and a net margin of 7.45%.The company had revenue of $153.10 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $147.40 million. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.18 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 15.8% on a year-over-year basis. Knowles has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.280-0.320 EPS. On average, research analysts expect that Knowles will post 0.92 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
KN has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. Craig Hallum restated a “buy” rating and issued a $30.00 target price on shares of Knowles in a report on Friday, February 6th. Zacks Research upgraded Knowles from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, April 10th. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Knowles in a report on Monday, December 29th. Finally, Robert W. Baird raised their target price on Knowles from $30.00 to $39.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $30.67.
Read Our Latest Stock Analysis on Knowles
Insider Buying and Selling at Knowles
In other Knowles news, SVP Robert J. Perna sold 9,221 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, February 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $27.88, for a total value of $257,081.48. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, VP Air A. Jr. Bastarrica sold 12,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, February 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $26.76, for a total value of $321,120.00. Following the completion of the sale, the vice president directly owned 48,200 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,289,832. This represents a 19.93% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold a total of 198,742 shares of company stock valued at $5,312,280 in the last ninety days. 2.24% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.
Trending Headlines about Knowles
Here are the key news stories impacting Knowles this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q1 beat on both revenue and non-GAAP EPS: revenue $153.1M (+15.8% y/y) and EPS $0.27, above street expectations; management said results were at or above the high-end of guided ranges. Knowles Reports Q1 2026 Financial Results and Provides Outlook for Q2 2026
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrade: Robert W. Baird raised its price target to $39 and put an “outperform” on the stock, signaling stronger sell‑side conviction and giving material upside versus the current share level. Baird raises KN price target
- Neutral Sentiment: Q2 guidance set to EPS $0.280–$0.320 and revenue $152M–$162M (roughly in line/just above consensus); guidance shows management expects continued revenue growth but gives a narrow EPS range to monitor. Knowles Q1 earnings & guidance (MarketBeat)
- Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call/transcripts are live — useful for details on end-market demand, product mix (RF, advanced microphones, capacitors) and margin drivers if you want to re-assess forward estimates. Knowles Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
- Negative Sentiment: Mixed financial signals flagged by some outlets: certain reports highlight weaker GAAP net income, diluted EPS and negative operating cash flow trends year‑over‑year plus substantial insider selling over recent months — these are risk factors for valuation and near‑term sentiment. QuiverQuant: mixed metrics & insider selling
Institutional Trading of Knowles
A number of large investors have recently bought and sold shares of KN. Osaic Holdings Inc. increased its position in Knowles by 94.5% in the second quarter. Osaic Holdings Inc. now owns 1,842 shares of the communications equipment provider’s stock worth $31,000 after buying an additional 895 shares during the last quarter. McMillan Office Inc. purchased a new stake in Knowles in the fourth quarter worth $39,000. Kestra Advisory Services LLC purchased a new stake in Knowles in the fourth quarter worth $54,000. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. purchased a new stake in Knowles in the fourth quarter worth $89,000. Finally, State of Wyoming increased its position in Knowles by 63.8% in the fourth quarter. State of Wyoming now owns 7,388 shares of the communications equipment provider’s stock worth $158,000 after buying an additional 2,878 shares during the last quarter. 96.35% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Knowles Company Profile
Knowles Corporation (NYSE: KN) is a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced micro-acoustic, audio processing and precision device solutions. The company’s product portfolio includes microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) microphones, balanced armature receivers, acoustic filters, and custom audio processing integrated circuits. These solutions are designed to enable clear speech, enhanced voice capture and intelligent audio performance in a variety of end markets.
Founded in 1946, Knowles has evolved from its roots in vacuum tube components to become a pure-play audio technology provider following its spin-off from Dover Corporation in 2014.