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Based on Knowles Corporation's historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

What does Knowles Corporation do?

Knowles Corporation designs and manufactures micro-acoustic microphones, balanced armature speakers, audio processors, high-performance capacitors, and radio frequency components. Its products serve consumer electronics, hearing health, defense, medical, IoT, and satellite communications markets through two segments: Audio and Precision Devices.

Does KN pay dividends?

No, Knowles Corporation does not currently pay a dividend. The company operates in capital-intensive technology segments where resources are generally directed toward product development and operational investment rather than shareholder income distributions.

When does KN report earnings?

Knowles reports financial results on a quarterly basis, as is standard for US-listed companies. For the exact timing of upcoming earnings releases, check Knowles Corporation's official investor relations page.

Is KN a good stock to buy?

The UQS Score rates KN as Below Average, driven by Weak scores in both Quality and Moat. While Risk is rated Good and Growth and Valuation are Neutral, the overall profile suggests meaningful fundamental challenges. The full pillar breakdown is available to UQS Pro members.

Is KN overvalued?

KN's Valuation pillar is rated Neutral, suggesting the stock is neither clearly cheap nor obviously expensive relative to its fundamentals. Whether that represents fair value depends on how investors weigh the company's Weak Quality and Moat scores against its manageable risk profile.

How does KN compare to its competitors?

Compared to peers like Extreme Networks, Digi International, and Impinj, Knowles occupies a distinct niche in physical audio and precision components rather than software-driven connectivity. Each competitor serves different end markets, making direct comparisons dependent on which segment of the technology value chain an investor prefers.

What is KN's market cap bracket?

Knowles Corporation is classified as a mid-cap company, placing it between the large-cap and small-cap tiers. Mid-cap technology companies often balance growth potential with more established operations than smaller peers.

Who founded Knowles Corporation?

The business has origins dating back to 1946, though the current publicly traded entity, Knowles Corporation, was established as an independent company in 2014 following a spin-off. Detailed founding history is available through publicly accessible corporate records and the company's investor relations materials.

Is KN a long-term quality investment?

As a long-term quality indicator, KN's UQS profile raises caution. Weak Quality and Moat scores suggest the company has not demonstrated durable competitive advantages or above-average capital returns. The Good Risk rating provides some reassurance, but long-term quality investors typically look for stronger scores across multiple pillars.

What sector does KN belong to?

Knowles Corporation operates in the Technology sector, specifically within electronic components and audio solutions. Its end markets span consumer electronics, medical devices, defense, and industrial communications, giving it exposure to several distinct demand cycles within the broader tech landscape.

Knowles Corporation currently shows below-average quality metrics, suggesting challenges with profitability.

Knowles Corporation shows steady but unspectacular growth, typical for mature companies.

Knowles Corporation maintains a reasonable risk profile with manageable debt levels.

Knowles Corporation has a mixed valuation — some metrics suggest fair value while others appear stretched.

Knowles Corporation possesses some competitive advantages but faces meaningful competition. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for KN.

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Knowles Corporation is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses Knowles Corporation's competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether Knowles Corporation is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

Six investor-inspired presets are available, each with different pillar weights: Balanced, Buffett, Munger, Lynch, Cathie Wood, and Graham. The public score shown here uses the Balanced preset. Learn more in our FAQ.