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Technology - Communication Equipment - NYSE - US
$ 15.185
-1.07 %
$ 1.33 B
Market Cap
58.4
P/E
1. INTRINSIC VALUE

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Mar, 31, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one KN stock under the worst case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 15.2 USD, Knowles Corporation is HIDDEN

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Mar, 31, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one KN stock under the base case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 15.2 USD, Knowles Corporation is HIDDEN

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Mar, 31, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one KN stock under the best case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 15.2 USD, Knowles Corporation is HIDDEN

2. FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS

Price Chart KN

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$21.0$21.0$20.0$20.0$19.0$19.0$18.0$18.0$17.0$17.0$16.0$16.0$15.0$15.015 Oct15 OctNov '24Nov '2415 Nov15 NovDec '24Dec '2415 Dec15 DecJan '25Jan '2515 Jan15 JanFeb '25Feb '2515 Feb15 FebMar '25Mar '2515 Mar15 Mar
FINANCIALS
554 M REVENUE
-21.78%
51.8 M OPERATING INCOME
1.37%
-238 M NET INCOME
-328.45%
130 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
6.03%
45.2 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
131.92%
-132 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
-226.80%
142 M REVENUE
0.00%
15.4 M OPERATING INCOME
-17.65%
18.5 M NET INCOME
3600.00%
35.1 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
-33.52%
48.3 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
1405.41%
-44.8 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
-8.74%
Balance Sheet Knowles Corporation
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Current Assets 361 M
Cash & Short-Term Investments 130 M
Receivables 105 M
Other Current Assets 126 M
Non-Current Assets 757 M
Long-Term Investments 77.2 M
PP&E 139 M
Other Non-Current Assets 541 M
11.63 %9.39 %11.29 %6.90 %12.40 %48.37 %Total Assets$1.1b
Current Liabilities 198 M
Accounts Payable 58.5 M
Short-Term Debt 72.4 M
Other Current Liabilities 66.7 M
Non-Current Liabilities 165 M
Long-Term Debt 140 M
Other Non-Current Liabilities 24.8 M
16.15 %19.99 %18.42 %38.60 %6.85 %Total Liabilities$362.2m
EFFICIENCY
Earnings Waterfall Knowles Corporation
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Revenue 554 M
Cost Of Revenue 319 M
Gross Profit 235 M
Operating Expenses 183 M
Operating Income 51.8 M
Other Expenses 290 M
Net Income -238 M
600m600m500m500m400m400m300m300m200m200m100m100m00(100m)(100m)(200m)(200m)(300m)(300m)554m(319m)235m(183m)52m(290m)(238m)RevenueRevenueCost Of RevenueCost Of RevenueGross ProfitGross ProfitOperating ExpensesOperating ExpensesOperating IncomeOperating IncomeOther ExpensesOther ExpensesNet IncomeNet Income
RATIOS
42.42% GROSS MARGIN
42.42%
9.36% OPERATING MARGIN
9.36%
4.23% NET MARGIN
4.23%
3.10% ROE
3.10%
2.09% ROA
2.09%
3.52% ROIC
3.52%
FREE CASH FLOW ANALYSIS
Free Cash Flow Analysis Knowles Corporation
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Net Income -238 M
Depreciation & Amortization 50.3 M
Capital Expenditures -13.6 M
Stock-Based Compensation 22.8 M
Change in Working Capital 27.3 M
Others 259 M
Free Cash Flow 116 M
3. WALL STREET ANALYSTS ESTIMATES
Wall Street Analysts Price Targets Knowles Corporation
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Wall Street analysts predict an average 1-year price target for KN of $25 , with forecasts ranging from a low of $25 to a high of $25 .
KN Lowest Price Target Wall Street Target
25 USD 64.64%
KN Average Price Target Wall Street Target
25 USD 64.64%
KN Highest Price Target Wall Street Target
25 USD 64.64%
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4. DIVIDEND ANALYSIS
5. COMPETITION
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6. Ownership
Insider Ownership Knowles Corporation
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7. News
Knowles: Recent Sell-Off Puts Them Back At Interesting Levels On non-fundamental news, Knowles' shares have traded down recently to the low-$16 range from nearly $20 a few months ago. Sales and margins are seeing increasing stability all considered, which I expect to continue going forward and growth over time. However, after being my conservative in valuation than I was previously, despite the price decline, I'm not buying yet. seekingalpha.com - 3 weeks ago
YourUpdateTV Speaks with Mathew Knowles and Ruth Tennen from 23andMe to Discuss Genetic Risk Factors for Cancer Mathew Knowles, Male Breast Cancer Survivor and Father of Beyoncé and Solange, Teams with 23andMe to Discuss the Importance of Genetic Testing in Understanding Cancer Risk Factors Mathew Knowles, Male Breast Cancer Survivor and Father of Beyoncé and Solange, Teams with 23andMe to Discuss the Importance of Genetic Testing in Understanding Cancer Risk Factors globenewswire.com - 1 month ago
Syntiant to Participate at Bernstein's 3rd Annual TMT Forum IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Syntiant Corp., the recognized leader in low-power edge AI deployment, today announced that its CEO, Kurt Busch, will participate in Bernstein's 3rd Annual Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) Forum, taking place February 26-27 at Hotel Nia in Menlo Park, Calif. globenewswire.com - 1 month ago
Knowles Corporation (KN) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 13, 2025 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Sarah Cook - Vice President of Investor Relations Jeffrey Niew - President and CEO John Anderson - SVP and CFO Conference Call Participants Anthony Stoss - Craig-Hallum Bob Labick - CJS Securities Operator Good afternoon. My name is Audra, and I will be your conference operator today. seekingalpha.com - 1 month ago
Knowles to Release Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results on February 13, 2025 ITASCA, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Knowles Corporation (NYSE: KN) a leading manufacturer of specialty electronic components for innovative technologies, including capacitors, radio frequency ("RF") filters, advanced medtech microphones, and balanced armature speakers, today announced the date for the release of its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results. Fourth Quarter 2024 Conference Call and Webcast Knowles will issue its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results on Februar. businesswire.com - 2 months ago
Syntiant Completes Acquisition of Knowles' Consumer MEMS Microphone Division -Provides Customers with End-to-End Edge AI Solutions Integrating Sensors, Processors and Software- -Expands Product Portfolio to Support New Audio Applications in Consumer and Industrial Markets- -Generated Revenue of Approximately $256 Million in 2023 - IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Syntiant Corp., the recognized leader in low power edge AI deployments, today announced it has completed the acquisition of Knowles Corporation's (NYSE: KN) Consumer MEMS Microphones (CMM) business for $150 million in cash and stock. globenewswire.com - 3 months ago
Knowles Corporation Completes the Sale of Its Consumer MEMS Microphone Business to Syntiant ITASCA, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Knowles Corporation (NYSE: KN) ("Knowles" or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer of specialty electronic components for innovative technologies, including capacitors, radio frequency ("RF") filters, advanced medtech microphones, and balanced armature speakers, announced today that the sale of its Consumer MEMS Microphones business to Syntiant Corp ("Syntiant") has closed. "I am pleased to complete the transaction with Syntiant and I would like to thank the Cons. businesswire.com - 3 months ago
Knowles Appoints Laura Angelini to its Board of Directors ITASCA, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Knowles Corporation (NYSE: KN), a leading global supplier of high-performance electronics for demanding applications, including capacitors and radio frequency (“RF”) filters, advanced medtech microphones, and balanced armature speakers, today announced the appointment of Laura Angelini as an independent director to the Company's Board of Directors. Ms. Angelini has 30 years of experience in the medical device and healthcare industry. She most recently served as Ge. businesswire.com - 3 months ago
Knowles to Participate in Upcoming Baird Global Industrial Conference ITASCA, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Knowles Corporation (NYSE: KN) ("Knowles" the "Company"), a leading global supplier of high-performance components and solutions, including capacitors and radio frequency (“RF”) filters, advanced medtech microphones and balanced armature speakers, today announced it will participate in an upcoming conference. Jeff Niew, President and CEO and John Anderson, CFO of Knowles will participate in The Baird 2024 Global Industrial Conference in Chicago on November 14, 202. businesswire.com - 4 months ago
Knowles Teams up with Mimi to Deliver Customized, Immersive Audio for Breggz ITASCA, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #BalancedArmature--Knowles Corporation (NYSE: KN), a leading global supplier of high-performance electronics for demanding applications, including capacitors and radio frequency (“RF”) filters, advanced micro-acoustic microphones, and balanced armature speakers, has teamed up with Mimi Hearing Technologies, the provider of the number one hearing test app on the market and a global leader of sound personalization software, to create innovative solutions for audio devices, such as tru. businesswire.com - 5 months ago
Knowles Corporation (KN) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN ) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call October 24, 2024 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Sarah Cook – Vice President-Investor Relations Jeffrey Niew – President and Chief Executive Officer John Anderson – Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Bob Labick – CJS Christopher Rolland – Susquehanna Tristan Gerra – Baird Operator My name is Briana, and I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I'd like to welcome everyone to the Knowles Corporation Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call. seekingalpha.com - 5 months ago
Knowles Reports Q3 2024 Financial Results and Provides Outlook for Q4 2024 ITASCA, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Knowles Corporation (NYSE: KN) (“Knowles” or the “Company” ), a leading global supplier of high-performance electronics for demanding applications, including capacitors and radio frequency (“RF”) filters, advanced medtech microphones, and balanced armature speakers, today announced results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. “I am pleased that we delivered revenues from continuing operations and cash provided by operating activities at or above the high end. businesswire.com - 5 months ago
8. Profile Summary

Knowles Corporation KN

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COUNTRY US
INDUSTRY Communication Equipment
MARKET CAP $ 1.33 B
Dividend Yield 0.00%
Description 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.
Contact 1151 Maplewood Drive, Itasca, IL, 60143 https://www.knowles.com
IPO Date Feb. 14, 2014
Employees 5500
Officers Mr. Robert J. Perna J.D. Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary Mr. Brian Crannell Senior Vice President of Corporate Development Mr. Jeffrey S. Niew President, Chief Executive Officer & Director Sarah Cook Vice President of Investor Relations Mr. Air A. Bastarrica Jr. Vice President & Controller Mr. Jon Kiachian President of MedTech & Specialty Audio Mr. Amit Shah Senior Vice President & Chief Transformation Officer Mr. Daniel J. Giesecke Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer Mr. Raymond D. Cabrera Senor Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer Mr. Sam Vinci Vice President of Global Sales & Marketing