NYSE · KNConsumer DiscretionaryAudio & Video Equipment

KNOWLES CORPORATION (KN)

$30.33−10.00%
Close Nov 5, 2026 · split-adjusted
Oct 30, 2026$32.87▲ 39.16% in range
Oct 30, 2025Low $20.67 · High $42.80Oct 30, 2026
What changed · written from our data
As of Nov 5, 2026

KNOWLES closed at $30.33 on Nov 5, down 10.00%, 29.1% below its 52-week closing high. Volume of 1.1M shares was 1.40× its 20-day average (above normal).

Split-adjusted performance: -20.3% over one month, -10.3% over six months, +33.7% over one year.

In the quarter ended Sep 30, 2026, revenue was $184M, up 20.3% from a year earlier, with a net margin of 11.7%.

Short interest was 4.3M shares at the Oct 15 settlement, down 2.2% from the prior report (5.2% of float, 7.0 days to cover).

Market cap$2.57B84.7M shares
Revenue · quarter$184.0M+20.3% YoY
Diluted EPS$0.25+25.0% YoY
P/E · TTM35.8×P/S 3.9×
Net margin11.7%Gross 44.2%
Dividend yieldNone
52-week range20.67 – 42.80−29.1% from high
Volume1.1M1.40× 20-day avg
Volatility · 60d46.8%Annualised
Short % of float5.2%7.0 days to cover
Net cash-$69.4MCash $46.6M
Next earnings—Not scheduled
Split-adjusted performance
1W −13.3%1M −20.3%3M −22.4%6M −10.3%YTD +41.5%1Y +33.7%3Y +133.5%5Y +44.1%

Earnings reactions

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No reported quarters with price history yet.

Rank within Audio & Video Equipment

Percentile among 6 companies (100 = best)

6-month momentum—
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Industry medians: 6-month return −18.9%, revenue growth −24.5%, net margin −2.7%, P/E 34.9×.

Short interest

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Shares short4.3M−2.2% vs prior
Days to cover7.0Settled Oct 15
% of float5.2%
Short vol. 10d56.0%of daily volume

Closest peers by size in Audio & Video Equipment

CompanyPriceToday6MRev. growthNet marginP/EMkt cap
KNKNOWLES$30.33−10.00%−10.3%+20.3%11.7%35.8$2.57B
SONOSonos$16.33−2.62%+9.7%+8.8%8.0%33.9$1.93BCompare
UEICUniversal Electronics$4.86−6.18%+11.0%−25.0%2.2%—$62.6MCompare
GNSSGenasys$1.31−7.75%−34.5%−26.0%−64.1%—$59.7MCompare
KOSSKoss$3.03−7.62%−27.5%−24.0%−7.6%—$28.7MCompare
MSNEmerson Radio$0.2943−7.42%−31.3%−37.1%−53.7%—$6.2MCompare

Quick answers

What does KNOWLES do?
Knowles Corp is engaged in the manufacturing of micro-acoustic microphones and balanced armature speakers, audio solutions, high-performance capacitors, and radio frequency filtering products. It operates in two segments; the Precision Devices segment specializes in the design and delivery of high-performance capacitor products and RF solutions; and Medtech & Specialty Audio segment designs and manufactures microphones and balanced armature speakers used in applications.
What is KN's market cap?
$2.57B, based on the Nov 5 close of $30.33.
What is KN's P/E ratio?
35.8× trailing-twelve-month earnings of $71.70M.
Does KNOWLES pay a dividend?
No regular cash dividend has been paid in the last year.
How much of KN is sold short?
4.3M shares, 5.2% of float, as of Oct 15, 2026.
What sector is KN in?
Consumer Discretionary, in the Audio & Video Equipment industry.

About KNOWLES

Knowles Corp is engaged in the manufacturing of micro-acoustic microphones and balanced armature speakers, audio solutions, high-performance capacitors, and radio frequency filtering products. It operates in two segments; the Precision Devices segment specializes in the design and delivery of high-performance capacitor products and RF solutions; and Medtech & Specialty Audio segment designs and manufactures microphones and balanced armature speakers used in applications. The majority of its revenue comes from the Precision Devices. Geographically, it operates in United States, Asia, Other Americas, Europe and Others, out of which United States generates maximum revenue.

HQ: Itasca, IL5,200 employeesListed Feb 14, 2014knowles.com

Sources: Massive / Polygon daily aggregates (split-adjusted) · SEC filings via Massive · FINRA settlements via Massive · Financial Modeling Prep. Figures are dated where shown; research is informational, not investment advice. Methodology