KN · catalysts, narrative & risks

Executive Summary
As of 2026‑07‑14, Knowles Corp (NYSE: KN) is trading at ~ $37–$38 per share with an intraday market cap of ~ $2.95 B [3]. The company’s key catalysts in the last three months include a strong Q1 2026 earnings beat, a robust pipeline of new design wins, and an upcoming Q2 2026 earnings release on 23‑Jul‑2026 [4], [79], [11]. Analysts have upgraded the firm’s target price to ~ $39–$40, citing growth in revenue, EPS, and margin expansion [70], [58].

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1. Company Overview

• Ticker & Headquarters: KN (NYSE), founded in 1946, headquartered in Itasca, Illinois [31].
• Core Business: Manufacturer of specialty electronic components: high‑performance capacitors, RF filters, advanced medtech microphones, and balanced armature speakers [8], [37].
• Market Cap & 52‑Week Range: ~ $2.95 B intraday market cap; 52‑week range $17.34–$42.93 [3].
• Current Share Price: $37.05 as of 12‑Jul‑2026, up 2.8 % above the daily low and 5.52 % above the prior close [9], [52].

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2. Key Recent Catalysts (Last ~1–3 Months)