Knowles Cor (KN)


Knowles Corporation is a common stock listing on the NYSE representing the equity of an information technology company focused on electronic components and specialty audio technologies. Through its Precision Devices segment, the company develops custom capacitor products and RF solutions used in defense, industrial, medtech, and electrification and energy applications. Its Medtech & Specialty Audio segment designs and manufactures balanced armature speakers and microphones for hearing health and other specialty audio uses, as well as medtech and industrial applications. Knowles also produces film, electrolytic, and mica capacitors for medtech, defense, and industrial electrification end markets. The company serves defense, medtech, electric vehicle, industrial, and communications customers through OEMs, contract manufacturers, suppliers, sales representatives, and distributors. Knowles was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Itasca, Illinois.


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Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NYSE-KN
$26.27
-29.0% Downside
Overvalued
$36.25
-2.0% Downside
Fair
Good
0.0%
July 23, 2026
50.5x
4.0x
5.1x
3.037 B
3.186 B
4.8%
98.2%
7.2
116.8%
Valuation • Fair Value

Knowles Cor (NYSE-KN) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for Knowles Cor (NYSE-KN) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$26.27

Estimated downside of 29.0% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

Med

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$25.54

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$8.12

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

NM

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

NM

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$27

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$36.25

Analysts imply downside of 2.0%.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for Knowles Cor (NYSE-KN) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Knowles Cor (NYSE-KN)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

614.1 M

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

642.5 M

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

125.4 M

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

161.3 M

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Knowles Cor (NYSE-KN) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Knowles Cor (NYSE-KN)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Good

Positive financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

9

Relatively strong quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-2.57

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

7.2

Relatively strong balance-sheet zone.

FCF / Net Income

116.8%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Knowles Cor (NYSE-KN). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Knowles Cor (NYSE-KN)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

July 23, 2026

Days to Earnings

2

Dividend Payment Date

Not available

Ex-Dividend Date

Not available

Dividend Yield

0.0%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Payment Type

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Dividend Currency

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Payout Ratio

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Knowles Cor (NYSE-KN), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Knowles Cor (NYSE-KN) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Knowles Cor (NYSE-KN) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Buy

The 15-minute technical read for Knowles Cor (NYSE-KN) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Buy

The 1-hour technical read for Knowles Cor (NYSE-KN) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Neutral

The daily technical read for Knowles Cor (NYSE-KN) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Buy

The weekly technical read for Knowles Cor (NYSE-KN) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Buy

The monthly technical read for Knowles Cor (NYSE-KN) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Knowles Cor (NYSE-KN)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Buy

Based on the available recommendation mix, Knowles Cor (NYSE-KN) has a Buy consensus, with 2 buy, 1 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 2
Hold 1
Sell 0
FAQ Fast Investor Answers

Knowles Cor (NYSE-KN) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about Knowles Cor (NYSE-KN) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
$26.27
Estimated downside 29.0%
Valuation Rating
Overvalued
Estimated downside of 29.0%
Analyst Target
$36.25
Implied downside 2.0%
Financial Health
Good
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Knowles Cor (NYSE-KN) is $26.27. This implies an estimated downside of 29.0% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears overvalued, with estimated downside of 29.0% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for Knowles Cor (NYSE-KN) is $36.25. The analyst target implies estimated downside of 2.0%.

The current financial health read for Knowles Cor (NYSE-KN) is Good. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Knowles Cor (NYSE-KN) is July 23, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 0.0%.

The current P/E ratio listed for Knowles Cor (NYSE-KN) is 50.5x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Knowles Cor is 3.037 B.

The current enterprise value listed for Knowles Cor is 3.186 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Knowles Cor is NYSE-KN, and the stock is listed on NYSE.

Knowles Cor (NYSE-KN) is listed on NYSE.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Knowles Cor is 4.8%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Knowles Cor is 98.2%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.