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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High MarginsSustained high gross and EBITDA margins reflect durable product differentiation in precision acoustic components and favorable product mix. Such structural margin strength supports cash generation, ability to reinvest in R&D and capacity, and provides resilience through demand cycles over the next 2–6 months.
Conservative Balance SheetLow leverage and a sizable equity base give the company financial flexibility to fund capex, absorb timing shifts, and continue buybacks or debt paydowns without risking solvency. This balance-sheet health supports strategic execution and downside protection for the coming months.
Strong Bookings And PD GrowthRepeated book-to-bill >1, substantial PD orders and 25% YoY segment growth signal durable end-market demand and multi-quarter revenue visibility. Multiyear orders and backlog underpin a predictable revenue stream and justify targeted capacity expansion over the next 2–6 months.
Bears Say
TTM Revenue ContractionA sharp ~24% TTM revenue decline erodes scale and limits operating leverage; even with strong margins, sustained top-line weakness can pressure unit economics, slow margin improvement, and reduce free cash flow growth unless organic demand or design wins accelerate within the next several quarters.
Volatile Profitability HistoryMulti-year earnings volatility and prior sizeable losses indicate execution and end-market sensitivity. That inconsistency raises risk that margins or profitability could swing again if product cycles or customer demand soften, complicating planning and capital allocation over a 2–6 month horizon.
Moderate Cash Conversion & FCF SlowdownAlthough operating cash is positive, a 13% FCF decline and ~61% conversion rate indicate working-capital or reinvestment pressure. Slower cash conversion can constrain sustained buybacks, debt reduction, or higher capex needed for PD expansion, limiting financial optionality over coming quarters.
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1K3 FAQ
What was Knowles Corp’s price range in the past 12 months?
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What is Knowles Corp’s market cap?
Knowles Corp’s market cap is CHF2.50B.
When is Knowles Corp’s upcoming earnings report date?
Knowles Corp’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 22, 2026 which is in 84 days.
How were Knowles Corp’s earnings last quarter?
Knowles Corp released its earnings results on Jul 23, 2026. The company reported CHF0.269 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of CHF0.249 by CHF0.02.
Is Knowles Corp overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Knowles Corp’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Knowles Corp pay dividends?
Knowles Corp does not currently pay dividends.
What is Knowles Corp’s EPS estimate?
Knowles Corp’s EPS estimate is 0.29.
How many shares outstanding does Knowles Corp have?
Currently, no data Available
What happened to Knowles Corp’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Knowles Corp reported an EPS of CHF0.269 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of CHF0.249. Following the earnings report the stock price went same N/A.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Knowles Corp?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CH:1K3
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Knowles Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
CHF34.38 (― Upside)
CHF34.38 (― Upside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth CHF4.3M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
101.39%
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Asset Growth
-1.13%
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Company Description
Knowles Corp
Knowles Corporation is a leading provider of specialized electronic components, offering an array of micro-acoustic microphones, sophisticated balanced armature speakers, comprehensive audio solutions, high-performance capacitors, and advanced radio frequency products. These precision technologies serve diverse industries, including consumer electronics, medical technology (medtech), defense, electric vehicles, industrial applications, and communications. The company operates through two distinct segments. Its Audio segment is dedicated to engineering and manufacturing innovative audio components, such as microphones, balanced armature speakers, and audio processors. These are integral to applications across mobile devices, hearing health solutions, True Wireless Stereo (TWS) products, the Internet of Things (IoT), and computing platforms. Concurrently, the Precision Devices (PD) segment focuses on the development and delivery of high-specification capacitor products and RF solutions. These critical components find use in demanding applications like power supplies, medical implants, satellite communications, radar systems, and general communications equipment. Knowles distributes its offerings directly to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), their contract manufacturers, and suppliers, as well as through an established network of distributors. With a global footprint spanning Asia, the United States, Europe, and other parts of the Americas, the company, established in 1946, maintains its headquarters in Itasca, Illinois.
1K3 Company Deck
1K3 Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed strong operational and financial momentum driven by Precision Devices and broad-based bookings, with revenue up 14% and EPS up 38% year-over-year, margin expansion, healthy cash generation, and an upgraded full-year revenue outlook of 10%–12%. Key positives include robust PD growth (25% YoY), improved segment gross margins, repeated book-to-bill >1, and large multiyear defense and energy orders. Near-term cautions center on modest MSA growth (2%), timing variability from earlier inventory builds, higher SG&A, capacity planning risks around transient orders, and some defense revenue that is back-end loaded into 2027+. Overall, the positives materially outweigh the negatives, leaving the company with strong momentum but with a few timing and execution risks to monitor.View all CH:1K3 earnings summaries