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Knowles Corp (KN)
NYSE:KN
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KN Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range$0 - $0
52-Week Range$14.97 - $20.49
Previous Close$19.4
Volume2.42M
Average Volume (3M)622.28K
Market Cap
$1.72B
Enterprise Value$1.85B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$92.60M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$232.80M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.60
Next Earnings
Feb 06, 2025EPS Estimate
$0.28Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-2.37
Shares Outstanding88,068,883
10 Day Avg. Volume944,206
30 Day Avg. Volume622,285
Standard Deviation0.10
R-Squared0.60
Alpha-0.01
Financial Highlights & Ratios
Price to Book (P/B)2.20
Price to Sales (P/S)2.27
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)8.20
P/FCF Ratio8.70
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.44
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit6.52
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-8.43
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$21.67Price Target Upside11.70% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
Knowles News
PremiumCompany Announcements
Knowles Appoints Laura Angelini to Board of Directors
PremiumCompany Announcements
Knowles Shifts Focus with Consumer MEMS Business Sale
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Company TransformationThe divestiture of CMM catalyzes a transformation in company fundamentals including significant gross margin rerating and significant reduction in cyclicality, driving continued multiple expansion medium term.
Financial PerformanceKnowles is well on track to reach a high 40%s gross margin exiting 2025, and there is potential for a long-term gross margin target of 50%, higher than previously expected.
Market OpportunitiesThe current opportunity pipeline is the strongest it has been in the past three years.
Bears Say
Industrial Market ChallengesInventory accumulation remains a problem in the industrial end market, with about three months of excess inventory in the channel.
Inventory ManagementPrecision devices continue to face inventory accumulation in the distribution channel, representing about 40% of PD sales.
Price Target AdjustmentAnalyst reiterates Neutral but lowers the price target from $20 to $19 until more information is available at the analyst day.
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Ownership Overview
2.42% Insiders
39.41% Mutual Funds
16.42% Other Institutional Investors
8.24% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Finance & CorporateFinancial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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KN FAQ
What was Knowles Corp’s price range in the past 12 months?
Knowles Corp lowest stock price was $14.96 and its highest was $20.49 in the past 12 months.
What is Knowles Corp’s market cap?
Currently, no data Available
When is Knowles Corp’s upcoming earnings report date?
Knowles Corp’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 06, 2025 which is in 46 days.
How were Knowles Corp’s earnings last quarter?
Knowles Corp released its earnings results on Oct 24, 2024. The company reported $0.26 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.277 by -$0.017.
Is Knowles Corp overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Knowles Corp’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Knowles Corp pay dividends?
Knowles Corp does not currently pay dividends.
What is Knowles Corp’s EPS estimate?
Knowles Corp’s EPS estimate is $0.28.
How many shares outstanding does Knowles Corp have?
Knowles Corp has 88,068,886 shares outstanding.
What happened to Knowles Corp’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Knowles Corp reported an EPS of $0.26 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.277. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.555%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Knowles Corp?
Among the largest hedge funds holding Knowles Corp’s share is Ariel Investments LLC. It holds Knowles Corp’s shares valued at 84M.
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Knowles Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$21.67 (11.70% Upside)
$21.67 (11.70% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KN Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 69%
Sector Average 69%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 489.5K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $3.8M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
9.85%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-22.61%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-0.92%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Knowles Corp
Knowles Corp. supplies advanced micro-acoustic, audio processing and precision device solutions. It operates through the following segments: Audio and Precision Devices. The Audio segment includes analog and digital micro-electro-mechanical systems microphones, electret condenser microphones, smart microphones, ultrasonic sensors, acoustic processors and balanced armature speakers. The Precision Devices segment offers ceramic capacitors, electromagnetic interference filters, capacitors, single layer capacitors, precision variable capacitors, and thin film devices across diverse end markets, such as industrial, defense, aerospace, medical, and telecommunications markets. The company was founded by Hugh Knowles in 1946 and is headquartered in Itasca, IL.
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KN Company Deck
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KN Earnings Call
Q3 2024
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call highlighted strong revenue growth and margin improvements driven by strategic acquisitions and market focus, particularly in Medtech and Specialty Audio. However, challenges remain in the industrial market and inventory management, suggesting mixed market conditions.Read More>---
KN Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$21.67
▲(11.70% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering KN
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
15/29 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+2.51%
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