Key statistics
Previous close$35.49
Open$34.30
Day high$35.77
Day low$33.75
52-week high$42.93
52-week low$17.76
Market cap3.01B
Volume413.79K
Average volume1.10M
P/E ratio35.95
Forward P/E—
EPS0.98
Dividend yield0.00%
Market context
Why it moved
KN edged lower amid a broad market selloff driven by a deepening chip stock rout, rising geopolitical tensions from the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict disrupting key shipping chokepoints, and general risk-off sentiment that pressured equities across sectors.
What is happening
Recent company-specific developments and publisher coverage.
July 17, 2026Knowles Corporation closed modestly lower amid a broad technology sector selloff, with chip stocks and AI-related names under significant pressure as investors questioned lofty valuations across the semiconductor space. The session came just days ahead of Knowles' Q2 2026 earnings report due July 23, where analysts expect $0.30 EPS on ~$157M in revenue — building on the Q1 beat of $0.27 EPS that drove a post-earnings rally. In after-hours trading, shares edged back up ~1%, with Wall Street's mixed sentiment reflected in an average Hold rating and $33.33 price target, even as Robert W. Baird and Craig Hallum maintain Buy ratings with targets of $39 and $38, respectively.-0.7326
July 17, 2026Knowles Corporation shares declined modestly, pressured by a broad tech sector selloff driven by semiconductor weakness, even as the company's own earnings catalyst approaches. Investors are watching Q2 2026 results due July 23, where analysts expect $0.30 EPS and ~$157M in revenue — following a strong Q1 beat of $0.27 EPS on $153.1M in revenue. Wall Street sentiment remains mixed, with an average Hold rating and $33.33 price target, while notable insider selling and a Zacks downgrade from strong-buy to hold in late June temper near-term enthusiasm ahead of the print.-1.3619
July 15, 2026Knowles Corporation shares declined and are extending losses in after-hours trading, underperforming the broader technology sector as the XLK ETF held relatively steady. The pullback comes amid a mixed analyst backdrop — Robert W. Baird recently raised its price target to $39 with an Outperform rating, while Zacks Research cut its rating from Strong Buy to Hold — and follows a Simply Wall St. report highlighting Knowles as a potential beneficiary of tariff refunds given its medtech, defense, and industrial components exposure. Insider selling by CEO Jeffrey Niew and COO Daniel Giesecke, alongside a consensus Hold rating and an average price target of $33.33, may be weighing on sentiment despite the company's Q1 earnings beat and strong revenue growth of 15.8% year-over-year.-2.1751
July 15, 2026Knowles Corporation closed up 2.45%, outperforming the broader technology sector as a softer-than-expected June CPI print lifted growth-sensitive hardware names. The company is positioned as a potential beneficiary of tariff relief, with its precision device and medtech components seen as more resilient to trade headwinds given their essential roles in defense, hearing aids, and industrial systems. Analyst sentiment remains mixed — Robert W. Baird recently raised its target to $39 with an outperform rating, while Zacks cut the stock to hold — though Q1 earnings beat estimates and Q2 guidance of $0.28–$0.32 EPS keeps the fundamental narrative intact.2.4513
July 14, 2026Knowles Corporation fell amid a broad technology sector selloff driven by renewed U.S.-Iran military tensions that sent oil prices surging and rattled risk appetite, with chip stocks particularly hard hit. The decline came despite underlying fundamental strength — Knowles recently beat Q1 earnings estimates ($0.27 EPS vs. $0.24 expected) with 15.8% revenue growth year-over-year, and Robert W. Baird recently raised its price target to $39 with an outperform rating — though the consensus remains a "Hold" as Zacks downgraded the stock and insider selling by the CEO and COO has tempered enthusiasm.-3.1039
July 11, 2026Knowles Corporation closed modestly lower, giving back a portion of the prior session's sharp 6.3% rally. Investor attention is drawn to Syntiant's IPO filing, which highlighted that its acquired Knowles consumer MEMS microphone business—purchased for $114.4 million in December 2024—now accounts for 97% of Syntiant's revenue, with Knowles retaining a stake and $56 million in outstanding loans to Syntiant as of March 2026. The filing puts a spotlight on Knowles' portfolio transformation toward its Precision Devices segment, including band pass filters, as it navigates a broader market rotation favoring smaller-cap, AI-infrastructure-adjacent names.-0.5102
July 10, 2026Knowles Corporation surged over 6%, sharply outperforming the broader technology sector (XLK flat), driven by renewed investor interest following Syntiant's high-profile IPO filing. Syntiant — which acquired Knowles' consumer MEMS microphone business for $114.4M in December 2024 — lists Knowles as a key backer and creditor, with $56M in loans outstanding, spotlighting Knowles' stake in the edge AI story. Meanwhile, Knowles' core Precision Devices segment remains well-positioned in the band-pass filter market (projected 6% CAGR through 2035), and recent institutional accumulation — including Hodges Capital raising its stake by 66% — reinforces constructive sentiment after a Q1 earnings beat ($0.27 EPS vs. $0.24 consensus, revenue up 15.8% YoY).6.3089
July 9, 2026Knowles Corporation shares closed up modestly, outperforming the broader technology sector on a challenging day for chip stocks. The key investor narrative centers on Syntiant Corp.'s IPO filing, in which Knowles is listed as a significant shareholder (>5% beneficial ownership) — a stake it gained after selling its consumer MEMS microphone business to Syntiant for $114.4 million in December 2024. A successful Syntiant listing could unlock meaningful value for Knowles' remaining equity stake, drawing investor attention even as broader semiconductor names faced steep declines amid Samsung earnings concerns and escalating U.S.-Iran tensions.1.5362
Benzinga · July 7, 2026Intel-Backed Syntiant, Maker of AI Chips for Earbuds and Cars, Files for IPO on NasdaqMt Newswire · May 29, 2026Knowles Insider Sold Shares Worth $753,903, According to a Recent SEC FilingBenzinga · April 24, 2026Baird Maintains Outperform on Knowles, Raises Price Target to $39Mt Newswire · April 23, 2026Knowles Q1 Adjusted Earnings, Revenue Rise; Issues GuidanceBenzinga · April 23, 2026Transcript: Knowles Q1 2026 Earnings Conference CallMt Newswire · April 23, 2026GUIDANCE: (KN) Knowles Corporation Expects Q2 Revenue Range $152.0M - $162.0MMt Newswire · April 23, 2026GUIDANCE: (KN) Knowles Corporation Expects Q2 Adjusted EPS Range $0.28 - $0.32Mt Newswire · April 23, 2026Earnings Flash (KN) Knowles Corporation Posts Q1 Adjusted EPS $0.27 per Share, vs. FactSet Est of $0.24
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