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Knowles Corporation (KN)
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KN Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$14.97 - $20.86
Previous CloseN/A
Volume143.57K
Average Volume (3M)607.82K
Market Cap
$1.79B
Enterprise Value$1.74B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$63.40M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$301.70M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.63
Next Earnings
Feb 06, 2025EPS Estimate
0.28Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-2.37
Shares Outstanding88,068,886
10 Day Avg. Volume503,328
30 Day Avg. Volume607,816
Standard Deviation0.10
R-Squared0.60
Alpha-0.01
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)2.36
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)8.50
P/FCF Ratio9.10
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.97
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.29
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit6.14
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-7.93
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$21.67Price Target Upside6.38% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
Knowles News
PremiumCompany Announcements
Knowles Sells Consumer MEMS Business to Syntiant
PremiumCompany Announcements
Knowles Appoints Laura Angelini to Board of Directors
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Company TransformationKnowles has been able to undergo a radical transformation, removing what used to be a key, core low growth and low margin business and expanding into more attractive segments which are higher margin and higher growth.
Gross Margin ExpansionOngoing gross margin expansion in Precision Devices is driven by higher utilization rates and continued pricing optimization.
Market OpportunitiesThe current opportunity pipeline is the strongest it has been in the past three years.
Bears Say
Financial EstimatesWhile KN expects sequential growth in MSA, driven by normal seasonality from new product launches in the hearing market, the new estimate is still slightly below prior.
Industrial MarketInventory 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.
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Ownership Overview
2.31% Insiders
39.44% Mutual Funds
0.65% Other Institutional Investors
24.81% 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 Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
Knowles Corporation lowest stock price was $14.96 and its highest was $20.86 in the past 12 months.
What is Knowles Corporation’s market cap?
Knowles Corporation’s market cap is $1.79B.
When is Knowles Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Knowles Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 06, 2025 which is in 15 days.
How were Knowles Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
Knowles Corporation 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 Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Knowles Corporation’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Knowles Corporation pay dividends?
Knowles Corporation does not currently pay dividends.
What is Knowles Corporation’s EPS estimate?
Knowles Corporation’s EPS estimate is 0.28.
How many shares outstanding does Knowles Corporation have?
Knowles Corporation has 88,068,886 shares outstanding.
What happened to Knowles Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Knowles Corporation 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 Corporation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in KN
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Knowles Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$21.67 (6.38% Upside)
$21.67 (6.38% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KN Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 67%
Sector Average 67%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 489.5K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $3.4M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
24.51%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-22.61%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-0.92%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Knowles Corporation
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
▲(6.38% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Best Analysts Covering KN
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1 Year Success Rate
15/29 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+2.23%
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