Knowles (NYSE:KN) VP Air Jr. Bastarrica Sells 3,623 Shares

Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) VP Air Jr. Bastarrica sold 3,623 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, April 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $30.91, for a total value of $111,986.93. Following the completion of the sale, the vice president owned 47,569 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,470,357.79. The trade was a 7.08% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link.

Knowles Stock Up 2.8%

Shares of NYSE:KN opened at $31.20 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.77, a current ratio of 3.27 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.17. The business has a fifty day moving average of $27.25 and a two-hundred day moving average of $24.77. The stock has a market cap of $2.67 billion, a P/E ratio of 48.75 and a beta of 1.49. Knowles Corporation has a 52-week low of $15.82 and a 52-week high of $31.95.

Knowles (NYSE:KN) last issued its earnings results 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 company had revenue of $153.10 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $147.40 million. Knowles had a return on equity of 10.66% and a net margin of 9.10%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 15.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $0.18 EPS. Knowles has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.280-0.320 EPS. On average, research analysts expect that Knowles Corporation will post 0.94 earnings per share for the current year.

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

Analysts Set New Price Targets

KN has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. Craig Hallum reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $38.00 price target on shares of Knowles in a research note on Friday, April 24th. Zacks Research raised Knowles from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, April 10th. Finally, Robert W. Baird upped their price target on Knowles from $30.00 to $39.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, April 24th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $33.33.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Knowles

Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Franklin Resources Inc. lifted its stake in Knowles by 10.5% during the 3rd quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 5,108,184 shares of the communications equipment provider’s stock worth $119,072,000 after acquiring an additional 484,500 shares in the last quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. lifted its stake in Knowles by 7.9% during the 4th quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 2,806,916 shares of the communications equipment provider’s stock worth $60,152,000 after acquiring an additional 205,573 shares in the last quarter. Cramer Rosenthal Mcglynn LLC lifted its stake in Knowles by 5.6% during the 3rd quarter. Cramer Rosenthal Mcglynn LLC now owns 1,421,713 shares of the communications equipment provider’s stock worth $33,140,000 after acquiring an additional 75,367 shares in the last quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. raised its position in Knowles by 365.4% in the 3rd quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 1,394,341 shares of the communications equipment provider’s stock valued at $32,502,000 after purchasing an additional 1,094,715 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Raymond James Financial Inc. raised its position in Knowles by 52.8% in the 3rd quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. now owns 1,360,918 shares of the communications equipment provider’s stock valued at $31,723,000 after purchasing an additional 470,100 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 96.35% of the company’s stock.

Knowles Company Profile

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.