Air Jr. Bastarrica Sells 2,153 Shares of Knowles (NYSE:KN) Stock

Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) VP Air Jr. Bastarrica sold 2,153 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, April 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $29.96, for a total transaction of $64,503.88. Following the completion of the transaction, the vice president owned 51,192 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,533,712.32. This trade represents a 4.04% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink.

Knowles Trading Up 2.8%

Knowles stock opened at $31.20 on Friday. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $27.25 and a 200-day simple moving average of $24.77. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.17, a current ratio of 3.27 and a quick ratio of 1.77. The stock has a market capitalization of $2.67 billion, a PE ratio of 48.75 and a beta of 1.49. Knowles Corporation has a 12-month low of $15.82 and a 12-month high of $31.95.

Knowles (NYSE:KN) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 23rd. The communications equipment provider reported $0.27 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.24 by $0.03. The business had revenue of $153.10 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $147.40 million. Knowles had a net margin of 9.10% and a return on equity of 10.66%. The business’s revenue was up 15.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm posted $0.18 earnings per share. Knowles has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.280-0.320 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts expect that Knowles Corporation will post 0.94 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Robert W. Baird increased their price objective on shares of Knowles from $30.00 to $39.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, April 24th. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Knowles from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, April 10th. Finally, Craig Hallum reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $38.00 price objective on shares of Knowles in a report on Friday, April 24th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $33.33.

Institutional Trading of Knowles

A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in KN. Millstone Evans Group LLC boosted its holdings in Knowles by 212.9% during the first quarter. Millstone Evans Group LLC now owns 973 shares of the communications equipment provider’s stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 662 shares in the last quarter. Osaic Holdings Inc. boosted its holdings in Knowles by 94.5% during the second quarter. Osaic Holdings Inc. now owns 1,842 shares of the communications equipment provider’s stock worth $31,000 after buying an additional 895 shares in the last quarter. McMillan Office Inc. bought a new stake in Knowles during the fourth quarter worth approximately $39,000. Torren Management LLC bought a new stake in Knowles during the fourth quarter worth approximately $43,000. Finally, NBC Securities Inc. bought a new stake in Knowles during the fourth quarter worth approximately $52,000. 96.35% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Key Knowles News

Here are the key news stories impacting Knowles this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Knowles beat Q1 estimates and issued solid Q2 guidance (Q2 EPS 0.280–0.320) after reporting revenue up ~15.8% YoY — results that support higher near‑term earnings expectations and help explain buyer interest.
• Positive Sentiment: Several analysts turned more constructive this week (e.g., Robert W. Baird raised its target and Craig Hallum reiterated buy ratings), which likely attracted momentum and institutional buyers and lifted sentiment.
• Positive Sentiment: Recent 13F / institutional filings show some funds adding to positions in Q1, signaling institutional confidence that can support the rally.
• Positive Sentiment: Momentum coverage from Zacks highlighting KN as a “top momentum pick” may be drawing retail momentum flows and attention from growth-oriented investors. Are You Looking for a Top Momentum Pick? Why Knowles (KN) is a Great Choice
• Neutral Sentiment: Knowles’ balance sheet metrics (healthy current/quick ratios, low debt-to-equity) and industry position in MEMS microphones and audio components remain supportive but are longer‑term fundamentals rather than immediate catalysts.
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple insider sales by VP Air A. Jr. Bastarrica over April 27–30 (several transactions reducing his stake ~7% from the peak) introduce a negative headline and could prompt short‑term selling or caution among some investors. The most recent Form 4 filing details the April 30 sale. SEC Filing – Air A. Jr. Bastarrica Sale (4/30)
• Negative Sentiment: Earlier insider sale coverage (April 28 sale report) is available and highlights the pattern of consecutive disposals that investors may view as a signal to lock in gains. Knowles (NYSE:KN) VP Sells $59,370.12 in Stock

About Knowles

Knowles Corporation (NYSE: KN) is a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced micro-acoustic, audio processing and precision device solutions. The company’s product portfolio includes microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) microphones, balanced armature receivers, acoustic filters, and custom audio processing integrated circuits. These solutions are designed to enable clear speech, enhanced voice capture and intelligent audio performance in a variety of end markets.

Founded in 1946, Knowles has evolved from its roots in vacuum tube components to become a pure-play audio technology provider following its spin-off from Dover Corporation in 2014.