Knowles Corporation

Knowles Corporation

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$38.69

-0.10%
TechnologyCommunication Equipment

Knowles Corporation offers micro-acoustic microphones and balanced armature speakers, audio solutions, high performance capacitors, and radio frequency products for the consumer electronics, medtech, defense, electric vehicle, industrial, and communications markets. It operates in two segments, Audio and Precision Devices (PD). The Audio segment designs and manufactures audio products, including microphones, balanced armature speakers, and audio processors used in applications that serve the mobile, hearing health, True Wireless Stereo, Internet of Things, and computing markets. The PD segment is involved in the design and delivery of high-performance capacitor products and RF solutions that are used in applications, such as power supplies and medical implants, satellite communications, and radar systems, as well as for communications equipment. The company sells its products directly to original equipment manufacturers and to their contract manufacturers and suppliers, as well as through distributors. It has operations in Asia, the United States, Europe, other Americas, and internationally. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Itasca, Illinois.

At a Glance

Live Snapshot
Market Cap$3.31B
EPS0.5100
P/E Ratio75.86
Earnings Date07/23/2026
3Y+24.0%
5Y-22.0%
10Y-22.0%
3Y-110.0%
5Y+570.0%
10Y-365.0%
3Y+32.0%
5Y-11.0%
10Y+6.0%
Knowles Corporation

Knowles Corporation Profit Bridge

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Revenue593.20M
Cost of Goods Sold (348.70M)
Gross Profit244.50M
Operating Expenses (166.80M)
Operating Income77.70M
Interest Expense (9.30M)
Other Income/Expense-13.70M
Pretax Income64.00M
Income Tax (13.10M)
Net Income44.20M
Net Income
44.20M

Profitability Analysis

Gross Margin

41.2%

Strong gross margins indicate healthy pricing and efficient production or service delivery.

Operating Margin

13.1%

Acceptable margins but limited operational leverage. Operating expense control is important.

Net Profit Margin

7.5%

Moderate profitability with room for improvement. Monitor interest expenses and tax efficiency.

Effective Tax Rate

20.5%

Moderate tax rate typical for most corporations. Represents standard tax burden on profits.

Profitability Insight

Room for improvement: Moderate profitability with opportunities to enhance margins through better cost management or pricing strategy.

Knowles Corporation Income Statement

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REVENUE
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GROSS PROFIT
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OPERATING INCOME
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NET INCOME
(13.1M)
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SEC Filings

KN - Filing history and reports

Filing TypeFiling DatePeriod EndingFiscal YearActions
8-K

8-K 2026

N/A

April 29, 2026
April 28, 2026
2026
10-Q

10-Q 2026 Q1

Q1

April 28, 2026
March 31, 2026
2026
8-K

8-K 2026

N/A

April 23, 2026
April 23, 2026
2026
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2026

N/A

March 11, 2026
March 11, 2026
2026
8-K

8-K 2026

N/A

February 20, 2026
February 17, 2026
2026
10-K

10-K 2025 FY

FY

February 09, 2026
December 31, 2025
2025
8-K

8-K 2026

N/A

February 05, 2026
February 05, 2026
2026
10-Q

10-Q 2025 Q3

Q3

October 28, 2025
September 30, 2025
2025
8-K

8-K 2025

N/A

October 23, 2025
October 23, 2025
2025
10-Q

10-Q 2025 Q2

Q2

July 29, 2025
June 30, 2025
2025
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