Knowles (NYSE:KN – Get Free Report) issued an update on its fourth quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Friday morning. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 0.390-0.430 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 0.360. The company issued revenue guidance of $180.0 million-$190.0 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $174.5 million.
Knowles Stock Performance
Shares of NYSE:KN traded down $1.01 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $32.37. The company had a trading volume of 385,742 shares, compared to its average volume of 833,399. Knowles has a one year low of $20.57 and a one year high of $42.93. The company has a current ratio of 3.20, a quick ratio of 1.75 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $35.85 and its 200-day moving average price is $35.90. The firm has a market cap of $2.76 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 41.87 and a beta of 1.59.
Knowles (NYSE:KN – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, October 22nd. The communications equipment provider reported $0.38 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.36 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $184.00 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $172.10 million. Knowles had a return on equity of 11.45% and a net margin of 10.63%. Knowles’s revenue was up 20.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $0.33 earnings per share. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that Knowles will post 1.02 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Analyst Ratings Changes
Several equities research analysts recently weighed in on KN shares. Zacks Research lowered Knowles from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, September 22nd. Susquehanna dropped their price objective on shares of Knowles from $40.00 to $35.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Knowles from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, August 1st. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Knowles from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 8th. Finally, Robert W. Baird set a $50.00 price target on shares of Knowles in a research report on Friday. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Knowles currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $41.00.
Check Out Our Latest Stock Analysis on KN
Insiders Place Their Bets
In related news, SVP Raymond Cabrera sold 6,178 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, July 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $36.28, for a total transaction of $224,137.84. Following the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 127,945 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,641,844.60. The trade was a 4.61% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, Director Cheryl Shavers sold 6,618 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $39.27, for a total value of $259,888.86. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 35,723 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,402,842.21. This represents a 15.63% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders own 2.24% of the company’s stock.
Trending Headlines about Knowles
Here are the key news stories impacting Knowles this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Fourth-quarter guidance exceeded expectations. Knowles forecast adjusted EPS of $0.39–$0.43, above the $0.36 consensus estimate, and revenue of $180 million–$190 million, ahead of the $174.5 million consensus. The outlook suggests continued momentum into the next quarter.
- Positive Sentiment: Third-quarter results beat analyst estimates. EPS was $0.38 versus the $0.36 consensus, while revenue reached $184 million compared with expectations of $172.1 million. Revenue increased 20.3% year over year, and profitability and operating cash flow also improved. Knowles Beats Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
- Positive Sentiment: Management’s quarterly performance showed broad improvement. Reported figures included $81.3 million of gross profit, $30.7 million of operating profit, $21.6 million of net income and $44.6 million of operating cash flow, indicating stronger demand and cash generation. Knowles Stock Rises on Q3 Earnings
- Neutral Sentiment: Analyst sentiment is mixed. Susquehanna cut its price target, although the available report does not specify the revised target or rating. This may limit upside even as operating expectations improve. Knowles Stock Price Target Cut by Susquehanna
- Negative Sentiment: Insider selling remains a potential concern. Reported transactions showed executives selling shares during the past six months without corresponding insider purchases, which could raise questions about management’s near-term confidence.
Knowles Company Profile
Knowles Corporation (NYSE: KN) is a global manufacturer of advanced electronic components and solutions for audio, communications, medical, industrial and other specialized applications. The company develops products that support sound capture, audio processing, signal management and high-performance connectivity in a range of electronic devices and systems.
Its portfolio includes microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) microphones, audio processors, speakers, receivers, balanced armature drivers and other acoustic components.
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