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KN Stock Forecast: Knowles Corp. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 9 Sept 2026
$36
+0.62% on the day

The 4 Wall Street analysts covering Knowles Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $44 — +21.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 96 of 100 as at 8 Sept 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$3.0B
Ticker Nerd rank
96 / 100
Median analyst target
$44
Analysts covering
4
Revenue$166.8M+14.3% y/y
Operating income$24.8M
Net income$19.4M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+4.4%
1M
−8.3%
YTD
+67.2%
1Y
+67.9%
From 52W high
−16.3%
From 52W low
+73.4%
$21
$43
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

KN stock analysis: one number for the whole business

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.

Where the model ranks itAs at 8 Sept 2026
96 / 100

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
Issuance
97
Momentum
80
Quality
78
Volatility
76
Growth
70
Accruals
52
Value
51
Size
30

Revisions (98): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.

Value (51): The shares cost a lot relative to the profits and assets behind them.

Size (30): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

KN stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on KN, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$15$20$25$30$35$40$45$50Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26KNHigh $48Median $44Low $40

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says4 analysts
3 Buy1 Hold0 Sell
Low $40Median $44High $48

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +21.4% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
24 July 2026SusquehannaMaintainsNeutral$33 → $40
24 Apr 2026BairdMaintainsOutperform—
24 Apr 2026BairdMaintainsOutperform$30 → $39
22 Oct 2025SusquehannaMaintainsNeutral—
25 July 2025Craig-HallumMaintainsBuy—
25 Apr 2025BairdMaintainsOutperform—
25 Oct 2024SusquehannaMaintainsNeutral—
17 July 2024SusquehannaMaintainsNeutral—
24 Oct 2023SusquehannaMaintainsNeutral—
25 July 2023SusquehannaMaintainsNeutral—
13 June 2023SusquehannaReiteratesNeutral—
3 Aug 2022Roth CapitalDowngradeNeutral—
19 Apr 2021SusquehannaDowngradeNeutral—
12 Jan 2021Roth CapitalMaintainsBuy—
9 Apr 2020SusquehannaMaintainsPositive—
18 Feb 2020Piper SandlerUpgradeOverweight—
18 Sept 2019JP MorganMaintainsUnderweight—
25 July 2019SusquehannaUpgradePositive—
8 Feb 2019Lake StreetDowngradeHold—
3 Aug 2018JP MorganDowngradeUnderweight—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

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.

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Performance

KN vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 9 Sept 2026, Knowles Corp. returned +67.9% against +18.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

KN vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
100120140160180200Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26KNS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

KN analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+4.3%
Analysts raising
4
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Knowles Corp. (KN) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
42.5×

Cheaper than 18% of US stocks

Price / sales
4.8×

Cheaper than 26% of US stocks

Price / book
3.8×

Cheaper than 27% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
23.6×

Cheaper than 12% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
14.3%

Higher than 61% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
148.7%

Higher than 88% of US stocks

Gross margin
44.7%

Higher than 56% of US stocks

Operating margin
15.2%

Higher than 73% of US stocks

Net margin
10.6%

Higher than 71% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
9.5%

Higher than 62% of US stocks

Return on assets
5.5%

Higher than 79% of US stocks

Dividend yield
—

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Knowles Corp. (KN) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Knowles Corp. has a market value of $3.0B and an enterprise value of $3.1B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $635.0M. The latest quarter grew 14.3% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $67.5M, a 10.6% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $0.78.

  • Shares outstanding: 85.4M.

  • Trailing P/E: 42.5×; forward P/E: 22.1× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Knowles Corp. employs 5,200 people — $122K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 8 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

KN vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelElectronic Components
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
KNKnowles Corp.$3.0B
96
OSISOSI Systems, Inc.$3.4B
50
OUSTOuster, Inc.$2.7B
43
BHEBenchmark Electronics, Inc.$2.7B
98
BELFBBel Fuse, Inc.$3.5B
89
OLEDUniversal Display Corp.$3.9B
42
ROGRogers Corp.$2.3B
95

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

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 →

News

Latest KN news & analysis

Knowles Targets 30% Margins as Specialty Components Drive Growth

MarketBeat · 27 Aug 2026positive

Knowles CEO Jeff Niew outlined the company's strategy during an investor presentation, detailing its portfolio shift toward specialty electronic components for medical technology, defense, and industrial markets. The company has divested lower-margin, commoditized operations and is focusing on customized products, margin expansion, and cash generation, targeting 30% margins.

Why it matters — KN watchers would care because the company's strategic repositioning around higher-margin specialty components signals a potential shift in its business mix and profitability outlook.

Knowles (KN) Is Up 6.81% in One Week: What You Should Know

Zacks Investment Research · 14 Aug 2026positive

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 Selects Knowles Corporation to Manufacture Advanced Surgical Guidance Device

PRNewsWire · 12 Aug 2026positive

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.

Conestoga SMid Cap Composite Q2 2026 Portfolio Review

Seeking Alpha · 31 July 2026positive

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.

All You Need to Know About Knowles (KN) Rating Upgrade to Strong Buy

Zacks Investment Research · 29 July 2026positive

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.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about KN stock

What is the KN stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

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.

Is KN stock a buy right now?

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. 96 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 8 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank KN?

As at 8 Sept 2026, Knowles Corp. ranks 96 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).

Will KN stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 4 analysts implies +21.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Knowles Corp. 96 out of 100 as at 8 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the KN stock forecast for 2030?

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.

How has KN stock performed over the past year?

Knowles Corp. returned +67.9% over the 12 months to 9 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Knowles Corp. do?

Knowles Corporation is a technology company that designs and manufactures advanced micro-acoustic, audio processing, and precision device solutions. Its product portfolio includes MEMS and electret condenser microphones, smart microphones, acoustic processors, balanced armature speakers, ultrasonic sensors, high-performance capacitors, electromagnetic interference filters, and RF and microwave filtering products.

What is the latest news on KN?

The most recent item we track (MarketBeat, 27 Aug 2026): "Knowles Targets 30% Margins as Specialty Components Drive Growth". Knowles CEO Jeff Niew outlined the company's strategy during an investor presentation, detailing its portfolio shift toward specialty electronic components for medical technology, defense, and industrial markets. The company has divested lower-margin, commoditized operations and is focusing on customized products, margin expansion, and cash generation, targeting 30% margins.

Company

About Knowles Corp.

Knowles Corporation is a technology company that designs and manufactures advanced micro-acoustic, audio processing, and precision device solutions. Its product portfolio includes MEMS and electret condenser microphones, smart microphones, acoustic processors, balanced armature speakers, ultrasonic sensors, high-performance capacitors, electromagnetic interference filters, and RF and microwave filtering products. The company serves a broad range of current markets, including hearing health, premium and specialty audio, medical technology, defense, aerospace, industrial, telecommunications, consumer electronics, and electrification-related applications. Knowles Corporation operates through two main business segments: Audio and Precision Devices. The Audio business focuses on microphones, speakers, and acoustic solutions used in compact and high-performance sound systems, while Precision Devices provides specialty components for demanding electronic environments. Headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, Knowles Corporation is a supplier of specialized components used by original equipment manufacturers and their manufacturing partners across global markets.

CEO Mr. Jeffrey S. Niew · 5,200 employees · United States · https://www.knowles.com