# Knowles Corp (KN)

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## Company

- Legal name: Knowles Corp
- Ticker: KN (NYSE)
- SEC CIK: 0001587523
- Industry: Household Audio & Video Equipment (SIC 3651)
- Headquarters: Itasca, IL
- Fiscal year ends: December 31
- SEC filer category: Large accelerated filer
- Website: knowles.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/楼氏电子-苏州-有限公司
- Next earnings date: Jan 21, 2027 (estimated from past 8-K timing)

## Key facts

- Revenue: $593.2M for the fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025 (10-K filed Feb 9, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1587523/000158752326000005/0001587523-26-000005-index.html
- Operating income: $70.3M for the fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025 (10-K filed Feb 9, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1587523/000158752326000005/0001587523-26-000005-index.html
- Net income: $44.2M for the fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025 (10-K filed Feb 9, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1587523/000158752326000005/0001587523-26-000005-index.html
- SG&A: $142.8M for the fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025 (10-K filed Feb 9, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1587523/000158752326000005/0001587523-26-000005-index.html
- Employees: 5,200 as of Dec 31, 2025, as reported in an SEC filing. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1587523/000158752326000005/kn-20251231.htm
- Shares outstanding: 84,720,988 as of Oct 23, 2026 (10-Q filed Oct 27, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1587523/000158752326000035/0001587523-26-000035-index.html
- Auditor: Pricewaterhousecoopers LLP, Chicago, Illinois, named in the latest 10-K. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1587523/000158752326000005/kn-20251231.htm

## Business

We are a leading manufacturer of specialty electronic components. We design parts that perform unique, critical functions for innovative technologies. Through extreme reliability, custom engineering, and scalable manufacturing, our high-performance capacitors, radio frequency (“RF”) filters, advanced microphones, and balanced armature speakers enable and enhance the most demanding applications across medtech, defense, industrial, and electrification/energy markets with the power to change, improve, and save lives.

Source: Item 1. Business, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1587523/000158752326000005/kn-20251231.htm

## Annual results

| Fiscal year ended | Revenue | Operating income | Net income | SG&A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $593.2M | $70.3M | $44.2M | $142.8M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $553.5M | $51.8M | -$237.8M | $142.0M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $456.8M | $43.4M | $72.4M | $125.8M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $478.8M | $90.8M | -$430.1M | $106.3M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $868.1M | $115.8M | $150.4M | $146.4M |

Each figure comes from the annual report for that year. Filing links for every figure: https://steadybase.io/company/knowles-corp.json

## Officers and directors

- Jeffrey Niew, President and CEO of Knowles. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-niew-2b012617. Source: 8-K filed Oct 22, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1587523/000158752326000033/exhibit991q32026.htm
- John S. Anderson, Senior Vice President & CFO. Source: Form 4 filed Aug 13, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1587523/000159831826000006/0001598318-26-000006-index.htm
- Daniel J. Giesecke, Senior Vice President & COO. Source: Form 4 filed May 29, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1587523/000159808626000005/0001598086-26-000005-index.htm
- Raymond D. Cabrera, SVP, Chief HR Officer. Source: Form 4 filed Jul 28, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1587523/000159809126000005/0001598091-26-000005-index.htm
- Air A. Bastarrica Jr., Vice President, Controller. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/air-bastarrica-jr-59680917. Source: Form 4 filed Apr 30, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1587523/000174508426000006/0001745084-26-000006-index.htm
- Robert J. Perna, SVP, General Counsel & Sec. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/robert-perna-aa550313. Source: Form 4 filed Feb 26, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1587523/000118135526000004/0001181355-26-000004-index.htm
- Cheryl Shavers, Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed Mar 11, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1587523/000158752326000010/kn-20260311.htm
- Daniel Crowley, Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed Mar 11, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1587523/000158752326000010/kn-20260311.htm
- Daniel Giesecke, Named in proxy. Source: DEF 14A filed Mar 11, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1587523/000158752326000010/kn-20260311.htm
- Jane Li, Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed Mar 11, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1587523/000158752326000010/kn-20260311.htm
- Jason Cardew, Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed Mar 11, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1587523/000158752326000010/kn-20260311.htm
- John Anderson, Named in proxy. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-s-anderson-941a9367. Source: DEF 14A filed Mar 11, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1587523/000158752326000010/kn-20260311.htm
- Keith Barnes, Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed Mar 11, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1587523/000158752326000010/kn-20260311.htm
- Michael Wishart, Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed Mar 11, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1587523/000158752326000010/kn-20260311.htm
- Raymond Cabrera, Named in proxy. Source: DEF 14A filed Mar 11, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1587523/000158752326000010/kn-20260311.htm
- Robert Perna, Named in proxy. Source: DEF 14A filed Mar 11, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1587523/000158752326000010/kn-20260311.htm

## Recent 8-K events

- Oct 22, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1587523/000158752326000033/kn-20261022.htm
- Jul 23, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1587523/000158752326000027/kn-20260723.htm
- Apr 29, 2026: Item 5.07, Submission of matters to a vote of security holders. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1587523/000158752326000021/kn-20260428.htm
- Apr 23, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1587523/000158752326000016/kn-20260423.htm
- Feb 20, 2026: Item 5.02, Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1587523/000158752326000007/kn-20260217.htm
- Feb 5, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1587523/000158752326000002/kn-20260205.htm
- Oct 23, 2025: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1587523/000158752325000077/kn-20251023.htm
- Jul 24, 2025: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1587523/000158752325000064/kn-20250724.htm
- May 13, 2025: Item 7.01, Regulation FD disclosure; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1587523/000158752325000057/kn-20250513.htm
- May 1, 2025: Item 5.07, Submission of matters to a vote of security holders. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1587523/000158752325000046/kn-20250429.htm

## Insider trades (Form 4)

- Aug 17, 2026: Cheryl L. Shavers (Director) sold 6,618 shares, about $259,891. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1587523/000119691426000003/0001196914-26-000003-index.htm
- Aug 14, 2026: Jeffrey Niew (President & CEO) sold 200,000 shares, about $7.8M. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1587523/000153576026000010/0001535760-26-000010-index.htm
- Aug 13, 2026: John S. Anderson (Senior Vice President & CFO) sold 40,000 shares, about $1.6M. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1587523/000159831826000006/0001598318-26-000006-index.htm
- Jul 27, 2026: Raymond D. Cabrera (SVP, Chief HR Officer) sold 6,178 shares, about $224,138. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1587523/000159809126000005/0001598091-26-000005-index.htm
- May 27, 2026: Daniel J. Giesecke (Senior Vice President & COO) sold 20,201 shares, about $753,903. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1587523/000159808626000005/0001598086-26-000005-index.htm
- May 5, 2026: Jeffrey Niew (President & CEO) sold 142,857 shares, about $4.7M. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1587523/000153576026000008/0001535760-26-000008-index.htm
- Apr 30, 2026: Air A. Bastarrica Jr. (Vice President, Controller) sold 3,623 shares, about $111,987. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1587523/000174508426000006/0001745084-26-000006-index.htm
- Apr 29, 2026: Air A. Bastarrica Jr. (Vice President, Controller) sold 6,377 shares, about $193,272. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1587523/000174508426000005/0001745084-26-000005-index.htm
- Feb 26, 2026: Robert J. Perna (SVP, General Counsel & Sec) sold 16,643 shares, about $465,640. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1587523/000118135526000004/0001181355-26-000004-index.htm
- Feb 20, 2026: Cheryl L. Shavers (Director) sold 3,700 shares, about $101,380. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1587523/000119691426000001/0001196914-26-000001-index.htm
- Feb 19, 2026: Keith Barnes (Director) sold 41,048 shares, about $1.1M. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1587523/000126851726000004/0001268517-26-000004-index.htm
- Feb 10, 2026: John S. Anderson (Senior Vice President & CFO) sold 25,000 shares, about $677,081. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1587523/000159831826000003/0001598318-26-000003-index.htm
- Feb 10, 2026: Robert J. Perna (SVP, General Counsel & Sec) sold 3,166 shares, about $85,767. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1587523/000118135526000001/0001181355-26-000001-index.htm
- Feb 9, 2026: Air A. Bastarrica Jr. (Vice President, Controller) sold 12,000 shares, about $321,170. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1587523/000174508426000002/0001745084-26-000002-index.htm
- Feb 9, 2026: Raymond D. Cabrera (SVP, Chief HR Officer) sold 10,000 shares, about $267,500. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1587523/000159809126000001/0001598091-26-000001-index.htm

## What management said

- "Third quarter revenue exceeded the high end of our guidance, while non-GAAP diluted EPS and cash from operations were at the high end of our guided ranges" Jeffrey Niew, President and CEO of Knowles (8-K filed Oct 22, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1587523/000158752326000033/exhibit991q32026.htm

## Latest filings

- 8-K filed Oct 22, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1587523/000158752326000033/kn-20261022.htm
- 10-K filed Feb 9, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1587523/000158752326000005/kn-20251231.htm
- 10-Q filed Oct 27, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1587523/000158752326000035/kn-20260930.htm
- DEF 14A filed Mar 11, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1587523/000158752326000010/kn-20260311.htm

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