KNTechnology · Electronic ComponentsThe 4 Wall Street analysts covering Knowles Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $44 — +13.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 95 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Knowles Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Revisions (98): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.
Accruals (51): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.
Size (30): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on KN, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +13.0% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 July 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | $33 → $40 |
| 24 Apr 2026 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 24 Apr 2026 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform | $30 → $39 |
| 22 Oct 2025 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 25 July 2025 | Craig-Hallum | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 25 Apr 2025 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 25 Oct 2024 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 17 July 2024 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 24 Oct 2023 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 25 July 2023 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 13 June 2023 | Susquehanna | Reiterates | Neutral | — |
| 3 Aug 2022 | Roth Capital | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 19 Apr 2021 | Susquehanna | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 12 Jan 2021 | Roth Capital | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 9 Apr 2020 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Positive | — |
| 18 Feb 2020 | Piper Sandler | Upgrade | Overweight | — |
| 18 Sept 2019 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 25 July 2019 | Susquehanna | Upgrade | Positive | — |
| 8 Feb 2019 | Lake Street | Downgrade | Hold | — |
| 3 Aug 2018 | JP Morgan | Downgrade | Underweight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. KN appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Knowles Corp. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →
Knowles Corp. (KN) saw its stock price rise 6.81% over the past week. The article examines whether the company has the characteristics to appeal to momentum investors.
Why it matters — The one-week share-price gain may draw attention from investors who track near-term momentum in KN's stock performance.
Elucent Medical has selected Knowles Corporation to manufacture its advanced surgical guidance device, citing Knowles' micro molding capabilities, design-for-manufacturability expertise, and vertically integrated assembly.
Why it matters — The deal signals Knowles is winning specialized manufacturing contracts in the medical-device space, a high-value application for its precision components business.
In a portfolio review of the Conestoga SMid Cap Composite for Q2 2026, the manager noted being attracted to Knowles due to its accelerating organic growth, expanding margins, and exposure to long-term secular trends. The review also discussed West Pharmaceuticals and Tyler Technologies.
Why it matters — KN watchers would care that an investment manager highlighted the company's improving growth and margins as attractive qualities in a quarterly portfolio review.
Knowles (KN) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects.
Why it matters — A Strong Buy rating upgrade signals increased analyst confidence in Knowles' near-term earnings potential.
Knowles reported second-quarter 2026 earnings above its own guidance range, citing broad-based demand across its Precision Devices business and steady MedTech & Specialty Audio performance.
Why it matters — The results exceeded the company's expectations and suggest healthy demand in key business segments.
The 4 Wall Street analysts covering Knowles Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $44, with estimates ranging from $40 to $48. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 4 analysts covering Knowles Corp., 3 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Knowles Corp. 95 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 15 Aug 2026, Knowles Corp. ranks 95 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Revisions (98 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 4 analysts implies +13.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Knowles Corp. 95 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Knowles Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for KN are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $40 to $48 over the next 12 months.
Knowles Corp. returned +86.5% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Knowles Corporation is a leading provider of micro-acoustic microphones and balanced armature speakers, regularly utilized in mobile handsets, tablets, and personal electronics. Renowned for its expertise in audio processing, Knowles also develops hearing health technologies that support hearing aid devices and various sophisticated hearing-enhancement solutions.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 14 Aug 2026): "Knowles (KN) Is Up 6.81% in One Week: What You Should Know". Knowles Corp. (KN) saw its stock price rise 6.81% over the past week. The article examines whether the company has the characteristics to appeal to momentum investors.
Knowles Corporation is a leading provider of micro-acoustic microphones and balanced armature speakers, regularly utilized in mobile handsets, tablets, and personal electronics. Renowned for its expertise in audio processing, Knowles also develops hearing health technologies that support hearing aid devices and various sophisticated hearing-enhancement solutions. This corporation serves not only consumer electronics markets but also takes a significant role in advancing performance in automotive and industrial applications where robust audio solutions are vital. Knowles operates across a spectrum of industries, contributing to the enhancement of audio capture and reproduction. Its products are integral to applications that demand superior sound quality and precision. In the financial market, Knowles Corporation stands out for its focus on acoustic innovation and technological advancement, making it a crucial player in sectors requiring high-performance audio solutions. Founded in 1946, the company continues to expand its technological capabilities and maintain a strong market presence through consistent innovation and adaptation to modern acoustic needs.
CEO Mr. Jeffrey S. Niew · 5,200 employees · United States · https://www.knowles.com