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... Show more
Knowles Corporation (NYSE: KN) is a leading provider of advanced micro-acoustic, audio, and precision device solutions. The company designs, manufactures, and sells components such as high-performance capacitors, radio frequency (RF) filtering products, and micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) microphones primarily for smartphones, consumer electronics, medical devices, and military/aerospace applications. It operates through two main segments: Precision Devices (PD), which focuses on ceramic capacitors and RF solutions, and Medtech & Consumer MEMS Microphones (MCM), serving hearing aids and mobile devices.
Knowles holds a competitive edge in niche high-performance components, benefiting from exposure to growing demand in 5G, IoT (Internet of Things), and medtech. Its fundamentals, including consistent revenue beats and margin improvements, underpin recent stock price strength amid recovering end-markets.
Over the last 30 days, KN stock rose +20.3%, from a close of $25.44 to $30.61. The movement was trend-driven with volatility, featuring an initial dip followed by a sharp post-earnings rally starting April 21, pushing shares to highs near $31.95 before a slight pullback.
For the past quarter, the stock advanced +26.6%, from $24.18 to $30.61. Performance was steady upward overall, with gains in February, a March consolidation amid broader market pressures, and acceleration in April. Trading volume spiked during key news events, reflecting heightened investor interest.
The primary catalyst was Knowles' Q1 2026 earnings release on April 23, where revenue hit $153.1 million, surpassing estimates of $147.4 million by 3.9% and growing 15.8% YoY. Executives highlighted broad-based demand and profitability gains, boosting investor confidence. Shares jumped over 10% in the immediate aftermath.
Analyst actions contributed, including Argus raising its price target to $28.00, signaling optimism. A geopolitics-driven rotation into technology stocks added tailwinds, with KN up 5.2% on such sentiment shifts. Sector strength in electronic components, tied to consumer electronics recovery, further supported the rally.
Quarterly gains built on Q4 2025 results in early February, with revenue up 14% YoY to $162 million, exceeding guidance and driving initial surges to near $27. March saw range-bound trading amid softer market trends and end-market weakness concerns, but shares stabilized around $25.
Macro factors like stabilizing interest rates and tech sector rebound, alongside industry tailwinds in 5G and medtech demand, provided support. Institutional interest grew, evidenced by volume spikes, while competitive positioning in precision components sustained momentum into April's earnings-driven breakout. Cumulative earnings strength outweighed temporary dips.
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Investors should track Q2 2026 earnings for updates on revenue guidance, segment growth, and margins. End-market demand in consumer electronics, medtech, and defense remains critical, alongside supply chain dynamics. Macro trends like interest rates, inflation, and tech sector sentiment could influence valuation. Potential strategic moves, such as partnerships or M&A (mergers and acquisitions), along with analyst revisions, warrant attention. Risks include market volatility and competition, while catalysts may emerge from RF and MEMS product innovations.
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KN's Aroon Indicator triggered a bullish signal on June 05, 2026. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor detected that the AroonUp green line is above 70 while the AroonDown red line is below 30. When the up indicator moves above 70 and the down indicator remains below 30, it is a sign that the stock could be setting up for a bullish move. Traders may want to buy the stock or look to buy calls options. A.I.dvisor looked at 240 similar instances where the Aroon Indicator showed a similar pattern. In of the 240 cases, the stock moved higher in the days that followed. This puts the odds of a move higher at .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where KN advanced for three days, in of 299 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The 10-day RSI Indicator for KN moved out of overbought territory on June 05, 2026. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 38 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In of the 38 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at .
The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In of 61 cases where KN's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for KN turned negative on June 05, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 46 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 46 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where KN declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
KN broke above its upper Bollinger Band on May 26, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 61, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. KN’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (4.087) is normal, around the industry mean (7.282). P/E Ratio (52.479) is within average values for comparable stocks, (92.268). KN's Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is slightly lower than the industry average of (1.324). Dividend Yield (0.000) settles around the average of (0.012) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (5.339) is also within normal values, averaging (6.118).
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
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