Knowles Corporation

Knowles Corporation

KN·NYSE

$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
6.51%
Return on Invested Capital
69%
3Y+4.0%
5Y+717.0%
10Y+207.0%
5.70%
Return on Equity
-118%
3Y-113.0%
5Y+1025.0%
10Y-236.0%
4.21%
Return on Assets
-120%
3Y-112.0%
5Y+954.0%
10Y-251.0%
Knowles Corporation

Knowles Corporation Management Team

KN · NYSE
MJ

Mr. Jon Kiachian

President of MedTech & Specialty Audio

male
MJ

Mr. Jeffrey S. Niew

President, Chief Executive Officer & Director

Compensation

$1,357,895

Born 1967(Age 59)
male
MD

Mr. Daniel J. Giesecke

Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer

Compensation

$685,756

Born 1968(Age 58)
male
MA

Mr. Amit Shah

Senior Vice President & Chief Transformation Officer

male
MB

Mr. Brian Crannell

Senior Vice President of Corporate Development

male
MJ

Mr. John S. Anderson CPA

Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Interim Principal Accounting Officer

Compensation

$703,745

Born 1963(Age 63)
male
MR

Mr. Robert J. Perna J.D.

Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary

Compensation

$688,265

Born 1964(Age 62)
male
MR

Mr. Raymond D. Cabrera

Senor Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer

Compensation

$517,583

Born 1967(Age 59)
male
MS

Mr. Sam Vinci

Vice President of Global Sales & Marketing

male
MS

Ms. Sarah Cook

Vice President of Investor Relations

female
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Knowles Corporation Insider Positioning

KN · NYSE

During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $2.20M and sold $11.72M worth of KN shares, resulting in $9.53M of net selling activity.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

163.0K

5.44M

Net Activity

-5.4M

-$5.44M

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

208.9K

5.48M

Net Activity

-5.5M

-$5.48M

6-9 Months

Bought

136.7K

2.20M

Sold

35.0K

807.00K

Net Activity

+1.4M

+$1.39M

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

Top Buyers

1
NJ

Niew Jeffrey

Director, Officer: President & Ceo

136.7K shares2 transactions

$2.20M

Top Sellers

1
NJ

Niew Jeffrey

Director, Officer: President & Ceo

267.9K shares6 transactions

$7.85M

2
BK

Barnes Keith

Director

41.0K shares1 transactions

$1.11M

3
GDJ

Giesecke Daniel J.

Officer: Senior Vice President & Coo

26.1K shares2 transactions

$813K

4
AJS

Anderson John S.

Officer: Senior Vice President & Cfo

26.0K shares2 transactions

$654K

5
PRJ

Perna Robert J

Officer: Svp, General Counsel & Sec

19.8K shares3 transactions

$551K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $9.53M net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.19:1

Weak buy/sell ratio. Selling significantly exceeds buying—monitor for potential fundamental concerns.

Recent Trend (3 Months)

$5.44M

Heavy recent selling activity. Recent insider sales notably exceed purchases—may warrant investigation into company developments.

Insider Participation

High Selling

5 insider sellers vs. 1 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.

Insider Activity Insight

Multiple red flags: Heavy selling, numerous sellers, and continued recent selling create a concerning pattern. Investigate fundamental drivers and consider whether company guidance or industry conditions have deteriorated.

SEC Filings

KN - Filing history and reports

Filing TypeFiling DatePeriod EndingFiscal YearActions
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2026

N/A

March 11, 2026
March 11, 2026
2026
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2025

N/A

March 14, 2025
March 14, 2025
2025
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2024

N/A

March 15, 2024
March 15, 2024
2024
DEF 14A

DEF 14A

N/A

March 17, 2023
March 17, 2023
 
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2022

N/A

March 11, 2022
March 11, 2022
2022
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2021

N/A

March 11, 2021
April 27, 2021
2021
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2020

N/A

March 12, 2020
April 28, 2020
2020
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2018

N/A

March 14, 2018
May 01, 2018
2018
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2017

N/A

March 16, 2017
May 02, 2017
2017
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2016

N/A

March 15, 2016
May 03, 2016
2016
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