Knowles Corp.
- KN · NYSE
- Household Audio & Video Equipment
- Itasca, IL
- 5,200 employees
- CIK 0001587523
Updated from SEC filings through
Top things to know
Executives
- Jeffrey Niew President and CEO of Knowles 8-K, 2026-10-22
- John S. Anderson Senior Vice President & CFO 4, 2026-08-13
- Raymond D. Cabrera SVP, Chief HR Officer 4, 2026-07-28
- Daniel J. Giesecke Senior Vice President & COO 4, 2026-05-29
- Air A. Bastarrica Jr. Vice President, Controller 4, 2026-04-30
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Robert J. Perna SVP, General Counsel & Sec 4, 2026-02-26
What leadership is saying
“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”
Earnings press release (8-K Ex. 99.1), filed October 22, 2026
Knowles Corp is a U.S. public company in household audio & video equipment (SIC 3651), headquartered in Itasca, IL. It trades as KN on NYSE. Revenue was $593M in the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, +7.2% from the year before. It reported about 5,200 employees. Jeffrey Niew is President and CEO of Knowles.
Five-year financials
| Metric | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $593M 10-K, 2026-02-09 | $554M 10-K, 2026-02-09 | $457M 10-K, 2026-02-09 | $479M 10-K, 2025-02-13 | $868M 10-K, 2024-02-21 |
| Operating income | $70.3M 10-K, 2026-02-09 | $51.8M 10-K, 2026-02-09 | $43.4M 10-K, 2026-02-09 | $90.8M 10-K, 2025-02-13 | $116M 10-K, 2024-02-21 |
| SG&A | $143M 10-K, 2026-02-09 | $142M 10-K, 2026-02-09 | $126M 10-K, 2026-02-09 | $106M 10-K, 2025-02-13 | $146M 10-K, 2024-02-21 |
| Net income | $44.2M 10-K, 2026-02-09 | -$238M 10-K, 2026-02-09 | $72.4M 10-K, 2026-02-09 | -$430M 10-K, 2025-02-13 | $150M 10-K, 2024-02-21 |
Annual figures from XBRL in each company's own filings. Click a figure to open the filing. SG&A marked derived is general and administrative plus selling and marketing.
Leadership and board
| Name | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Niew President and CEO at Knowles Corporation | President and CEO of Knowles | 8-K, 2026-10-22 |
| John S. Anderson | Senior Vice President & CFO | 4, 2026-08-13 |
| John Anderson | Named in proxy bio: Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer | DEF 14A, 2026-03-11 |
| Raymond D. Cabrera | SVP, Chief HR Officer | 4, 2026-07-28 |
| Daniel J. Giesecke | Senior Vice President & COO | 4, 2026-05-29 |
| Air A. Bastarrica Jr. Vice President - Controller & FP&A at Knowles Corporation | Vice President, Controller | 4, 2026-04-30 |
| Robert Perna | Named in proxy bio: Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary | DEF 14A, 2026-03-11 |
| Daniel Giesecke | Named in proxy bio: Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer | DEF 14A, 2026-03-11 |
| Raymond Cabrera | Named in proxy bio: Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer | DEF 14A, 2026-03-11 |
| Cheryl Shavers | Board member (per proxy) bio: Compensation Committee; Governance & Nominating Committee (Chair) | DEF 14A, 2026-03-11 |
| Daniel Crowley | Board member (per proxy) bio: Compensation Committee (Chair); Governance & Nominating Committee | DEF 14A, 2026-03-11 |
| Jane Li | Board member (per proxy) bio: Audit Committee | DEF 14A, 2026-03-11 |
| Jason Cardew | Board member (per proxy) bio: Audit Committee (Chair); Governance & Nominating Committee | DEF 14A, 2026-03-11 |
| Michael Wishart | Board member (per proxy) bio: Audit Committee | DEF 14A, 2026-03-11 |
| Robert J. Perna SVP, General Counsel & Secretary at Knowles Corporation | SVP, General Counsel & Sec | 4, 2026-02-26 |
| Keith Barnes | Board member (per proxy) bio: Board Chair | DEF 14A, 2026-03-11 |
What Knowles Corp does
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.
Item 1. Business, 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2025
Shares and governance
| Shares outstanding | 84.7 million (as of October 23, 2026) | 10-Q, October 27, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Public float | $1.5B (as of June 30, 2025) | 10-K, February 9, 2026 |
| Reportable segments | 2 (period ending September 30, 2026) | 10-Q, October 27, 2026 |
| Latest proxy statement | Meeting March 11, 2026 (filed March 11, 2026) | DEF 14A, March 11, 2026 |
| Auditor | PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (Chicago, Illinois) | Latest 10-K |
Insider trades
Open-market buys and sales by officers and directors, from Forms 4 and 5. One row per filing.
| Date | Insider | Trade | Shares | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 17, 2026 | Cheryl L. Shavers Director | Sale | 6,618 | $260K | Form 4, August 18, 2026 |
| August 14, 2026 | Jeffrey Niew President & CEO | Sale | 200,000 | $7.8M | Form 4, August 14, 2026 |
| August 13, 2026 | John S. Anderson Senior Vice President & CFO | Sale | 40,000 | $1.6M | Form 4, August 13, 2026 |
| July 27, 2026 | Raymond D. Cabrera SVP, Chief HR Officer | Sale | 6,178 | $224K | Form 4, July 28, 2026 |
| May 27, 2026 | Daniel J. Giesecke Senior Vice President & COO | Sale | 20,201 | $754K | Form 4, May 29, 2026 |
| May 5, 2026 | Jeffrey Niew President & CEO | Sale | 142,857 | $4.7M | Form 4, May 7, 2026 |
| April 30, 2026 | Air A. Bastarrica Jr. Vice President, Controller | Sale | 3,623 | $112K | Form 4, April 30, 2026 |
| April 29, 2026 | Air A. Bastarrica Jr. Vice President, Controller | Sale | 6,377 | $193K | Form 4, April 29, 2026 |
Recent 8-K events
- 8-K filed 2026-10-22
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-07-23
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-04-29
- Item 5.07 Submission of matters to a vote of security holders
- 8-K filed 2026-04-23
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-02-20
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- 8-K filed 2026-02-05
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2025-10-23
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2025-07-24
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2025-05-13
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2025-05-01
- Item 5.07 Submission of matters to a vote of security holders
Frequently asked questions about Knowles Corp
- What does Knowles Corp do?
- In its own words, from Item 1 of its 10-K: "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."
- What is Knowles Corp's revenue?
- $593M for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, from its 10-K filed February 9, 2026.
- Is Knowles Corp profitable?
- Knowles Corp reported net income of $44.2M for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.
- How many employees does Knowles Corp have?
- About 5,200 as of December 31, 2025, as stated in its annual report.
- Who is the CEO of Knowles Corp?
- Jeffrey Niew, President and CEO of Knowles, as named in a 8-K filed October 22, 2026.
- Who is the CFO of Knowles Corp?
- John S. Anderson, Senior Vice President & CFO, as named in a 4 filed August 13, 2026.
- Where is Knowles Corp headquartered?
- Itasca, IL.
- What is Knowles Corp's stock ticker?
- KN on NYSE.
- What industry is Knowles Corp in?
- Household Audio & Video Equipment, SIC code 3651.
- What is Knowles Corp's website?
- knowles.com.
- When does Knowles Corp report earnings next?
- January 21, 2027. Source: estimate_8k_pattern.
- Is Knowles Corp a public company?
- Yes. Knowles Corp files with the SEC under CIK 0001587523 and trades as KN.
- Who audits Knowles Corp?
- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Chicago, Illinois, as named in its latest annual report (10-K).
- How many shares of Knowles Corp are outstanding?
- 84.7 million shares as of October 23, 2026, from its 10-Q filed October 27, 2026.
- What is Knowles Corp's public float?
- $1.5B as of June 30, 2025, as reported on the cover of its 10-K filed February 9, 2026.
- How many business segments does Knowles Corp report?
- 2 reportable segments for the period ending September 30, 2026, from its 10-Q filed October 27, 2026.
- When is Knowles Corp's annual shareholder meeting?
- March 11, 2026, per its proxy statement (DEF 14A) filed March 11, 2026.
- Have Knowles Corp insiders traded stock recently?
- Since July 28, 2025, officers and directors reported 27 open-market sales worth about $30.1M and 0 purchases on Forms 4 and 5. The most recent: Cheryl L. Shavers (Director) sold 6,618 shares on August 17, 2026.