1K3 Stock Chart & Stats
€30.80
-€0.40(-1.28%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€30.80
-€0.40(-1.28%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€16.70 - €36.40
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)6.00
Market Cap
€2.71B
Enterprise Value€3.75K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€49.60M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€150.20M
Price to Earnings (P/E)46.3
Beta0.67
Next Earnings
Oct 22, 2026EPS Estimate
0.31Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.78
Shares Outstanding85,410,324
10 Day Avg. Volume0
30 Day Avg. Volume6
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.35
Price to Book (P/B)2.37
Price to Sales (P/S)3.10
P/FCF Ratio22.45
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€36.92Price Target Upside19.87% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)1.13
Revenue Forecast (FY)€564.02M
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.
Knowles News
1K3 FAQ
What was Knowles Corp’s price range in the past 12 months?
Knowles Corp lowest stock price was €16.70 and its highest was €36.40 in the past 12 months.
What is Knowles Corp’s market cap?
Knowles Corp’s market cap is €2.71B.
When is Knowles Corp’s upcoming earnings report date?
Knowles Corp’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 22, 2026 which is in 80 days.
How were Knowles Corp’s earnings last quarter?
Knowles Corp released its earnings results on Jul 23, 2026. The company reported €0.286 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €0.264 by €0.022.
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 0.31.
How many shares outstanding does Knowles Corp have?
Knowles Corp has 85,410,324 shares outstanding.
What happened to Knowles Corp’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Knowles Corp reported an EPS of €0.286 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €0.264. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.125%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Knowles Corp?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:1K3
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Knowles Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
€36.92 (19.87% Upside)
€36.92 (19.87% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $5.1M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
101.39%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
―
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-1.13%
Trailing 12-Months
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 DE:1K3 earnings summaries1K3 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
€36.92
▲(19.87% Upside)