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Knowles

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Knowles Corporation is a global manufacturer of specialty electronic components, specializing in high-performance capacitors, RF filters, and advanced acoustic solutions.

Market cap
$3.2B+80.4%
Revenue$635.0M+12.8%
Net income$67.5M+971%
Free cash flow$62.9M-23.3%
EPS (diluted)$0.77+863%
Trailing twelve months · change vs. prior year

Earnings

Next report

Oct 22, 2026 (in 3 months)
Revenue estimate$172.1M
EPS estimate$0.34

Financials

Q2 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$166.8M+14.3%
Gross profit$74.7M+16.4%
Operating income$24.7M+68.0%
Net income$19.4M+149%
EPS (diluted)$0.22+144%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$49.6M-51.9%
Total debt$150.2M-28.8%
Total equity$795.5M+6.6%
Total assets$1.1B-1.1%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$28.2M-22.5%
CapEx$6.5M+27.5%
Free cash flow$21.7M-30.7%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

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Market cap$3.2B+80.4%
Enterprise value$3.3B+73.8%
P/E47.4×-237×
P/S+1.9×

Profitability

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Gross margin44.8%+1.8pp
Operating margin14.5%+5.1pp
Net margin10.6%+9.5pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity8.8%+7.9pp
Debt / equity0.2×-0.1×
Current ratio3.2×+1.2×

Segments

By geography

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Asia$60.8M+3.9%
Europe$27.8M+15.8%
Other Americas$3.2M+28.0%
Other Geographical Locations$2.7M+22.7%

By segment

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Precision Devices$98.3M+25.2%
MedTech & Specialty Audio$68.5M+1.6%

Competitors

Profile

Knowles Corporation is a global manufacturer of specialty electronic components, specializing in high-performance capacitors, RF filters, and advanced acoustic solutions. The company provides custom-engineered parts that perform critical functions in demanding environments across the medtech, defense, industrial, and electrification markets. Its value proposition is built on extreme reliability, deep engineering expertise, and the ability to deliver specialized components at scale.

Competitive position

A leading provider of balanced armature speakers for the hearing health market and a specialized player in high-reliability capacitors for defense and industrial applications.

GeographiesNorth America, Europe, Asia
Customer segmentsMedical Device Manufacturers, Defense and Aerospace Contractors, Industrial OEMs, Consumer Electronics Manufacturers
Business modelOriginal Equipment Manufacturing (OEM), Custom Engineering, B2B Manufacturing
SuppliersPalladium suppliers, Gold and copper providers, Ceramic powder manufacturers, Specialized foundries
CustomersHearing aid manufacturers, Defense system integrators, Electric vehicle manufacturers, Contract manufacturers
Listed2014
Employees7.1K
CEOJeffrey S. Niew
FilingsSEC EDGAR

Questions, answered.

What is Knowles's market cap?
Knowles (KN) has a market capitalization of $3.2B and trades on NYSE.
What is Knowles's revenue and profitability?
Knowles generated $635.0M in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $67.5M, representing a net margin of 10.6%. Gross margin stands at 44.8%, with free cash flow of $62.9M. These figures are based on the Q2 2026 filing.
Who are Knowles's competitors?
Knowles's key competitors include Vishay Intertechnology, MKS Inc. Common Stock, Wolfspeed, Inc., and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Where is Knowles headquartered?
Knowles is headquartered in United States of America and employs approximately 7,100 people. It has been publicly traded since 2014.