KN at a glance
Knowles Corp (KN, SEC CIK 1587523) filed its latest 10-K annual report on February 9, 2026, a 10-Q quarterly report on July 28, 2026, an 8-K current report on July 28, 2026 and Form 4 insider filings as recently as August 19, 2026. SignalX summarizes each filing with AI and tracks the company's insider trades and institutional holders.
- For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 (FY2025), Knowles Corp (KN) reported revenue of $593.2 million (up 7.2% from FY2024) and net income of $44.2 million. Diluted EPS was $0.50.
- As of June 30, 2026, 31 institutional investment managers tracked by SignalX reported holding Knowles Corp (KN) shares worth $2.0 billion in 13F-HR filings.
- The most recent insider open-market sale reported on Form 4 was by SHAVERS CHERYL L on August 17, 2026 of 6,443 shares at $39.27 per share.
- In the last 90 days, KN insiders reported 0 open-market purchases ($0) and 8 open-market sales ($9.8M) on Form 4, a net sale of $9.8M.
Source: SEC EDGAR (XBRL financial data, 13F-HR and Form 4 filings).
- Revenue · FY2025
- $593.2M
- +7.2% vs prior year
- Insiders · 90 days
- 0 buys · 8 sells
- Net −$9.8M
- 13F holders
- 31 funds
- $2.0B · +1 vs prior quarter
- Latest 8-K
- Jul 28, 2026
- Item 5.07
AI 10-K Annual Report Analysis
Latest 10-K, fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025
Business Overview
- Core business model: Manufacturer of specialty electronic components, focusing on high-performance capacitors, RF filters, microphones, and balanced armature speakers for medtech, defense, industrial markets
- Emphasis on domestic manufacturing footprint in PD segment due to rising defense sector supply chain security and trade barriers including tariffs
- Strategic focus on expanding presence in profitable markets via organic growth and acquisitions to improve sales and margins
- Employee base steady at approx. 5,200 across 11 countries, supporting global manufacturing and engineering operations
- Noteworthy market trend: U.S. regulations enabling over-the-counter hearing aids driving new growth channels and potentially reducing stigma in MSA segment
Risk Factors
- Cybersecurity risk oversight by Audit Committee with CIO reporting regularly on security projects and threat assessments
- Key-person dependency on CIO with 30 years of cybersecurity experience leading risk management efforts
- Collaboration with Legal department for compliance with legal, regulatory, and contractual security requirements
- Reliance on external cybersecurity consultants supervised by CIO and Internal Audit for risk mitigation
- No specific impacts from laws, geopolitical threats, supply chain, competition, or financial risks disclosed
Management Discussion & Analysis
- Intensifying cybersecurity threats could lead to costly breaches, loss of confidential info, litigation, penalties, and damage to reputation
- Indebtedness covenants risk default; refinancing or reduced cash available may affect operations and financial condition
- Stock price volatile ($12.76-$24.41 in 2025); potential shareholder activism could increase legal costs and disrupt business strategy
- Anti-takeover provisions could delay acquisitions; emerging AI regulatory risks pose operational and reputational challenges
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AI 10-Q Quarterly Report Analysis
Latest 10-Q, quarter ended Jun 30, 2026
Management Discussion & Analysis
- Revenue $166.8M, up 14.3% YoY from $145.9M
- Gross margin 44.7% vs 41.5%; EBIT margin 14.6% vs 9.5%
- Precision Devices strongest segment, revenue $98.3M vs $78.5M; margin 14.1% vs 10.4%
- Continuing-operations earnings $18.4M vs $7.8M; diluted EPS $0.21 vs $0.09
- Tariff environment remains dynamic; IEEPA refund requests received, cash refunds not material
Risk Factors
- No material changes from 2025 Form 10-K risk factors
- Regulatory and compliance risks remain carried forward without quarterly updates
- Operational and competitive risks remain carried forward without quarterly updates
- Financial risks remain carried forward without quarterly updates
AI summary of the KN 10-Q filed . Generated from the filing text; verify against the original.View on SEC EDGAR10-K vs 10-Q vs 8-K
AI 8-K Current Report Analysis
The most recent material events, by 8-K item
Item 5.07: Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
- Annual Say-on-Pay votes received the most stockholder support in the advisory frequency vote
- Board adopted annual executive-compensation votes, aligning with stockholder preference
Item 2.02: Results of Operations and Financial Condition
- Q2 2026 results covered quarter ended June 30, 2026
- Press release and presentation slides furnished as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2
Item EX-99.1: Item EX-99.1
- Q2 revenue $166.8M, up 14% YoY; seventh consecutive quarter with book-to-bill above one signals sustained demand momentum
- GAAP diluted EPS $0.21 versus $0.09; non-GAAP EPS $0.33, up 38% YoY
Item 5.07: Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
- All eight director nominees elected for one-year terms through the 2027 annual meeting
- Executive compensation approved, with 76,319,324 votes for versus 2,884,254 against
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Recent Insider Transactions (Form 4)
Latest reported trades by officers, directors and 10% owners
| Insider | Type | Date | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHAVERS CHERYL L | Sell | Aug 17, 2026 | 6,443 | $39.27 |
| SHAVERS CHERYL L | Sell | Aug 17, 2026 | 175 | $39.28 |
| Niew Jeffrey | Sell | Aug 14, 2026 | 6,951 | $38.00 |
| Niew Jeffrey | Sell | Aug 13, 2026 | 43,049 | $38.69 |
| Anderson John S. | Sell | Aug 13, 2026 | 10,000 | $38.84 |
| Anderson John S. | Sell | Aug 12, 2026 | 30,000 | $39.07 |
| Niew Jeffrey | Sell | Aug 12, 2026 | 150,000 | $39.07 |
| Cabrera Raymond D. | Sell | Jul 27, 2026 | 6,178 | $36.28 |
Financial SummaryXBRL
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profitability | |||
| Revenue | - | $553.5M | $593.2M |
| Gross Profit | $283.4M | $234.8M | $256.3M |
| Operating Income | - | $51.8M | $70.3M |
| Net Income | - | -$237.8M | $44.2M |
| Gross Margin | - | 42.4% | 43.2% |
| Op. Margin | - | 9.4% | 11.9% |
| Net Margin | - | -43.0% | 7.5% |
| Balance Sheet | |||
| Total Assets | $1.5B | $1.1B | $1.1B |
| Equity | - | $756.0M | $775.8M |
| ROE | - | -31.5% | 5.7% |
| Per Share | |||
| EPS | $0.79 | $-2.64 | $0.50 |
| Cash Flow | |||
| CapEx | $16.9M | $13.6M | $32.1M |
Source: XBRL data in Knowles Corp (KN)'s 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, in USD. Compare across companies →
13F Fund Holdings: Quarterly Trend
Latest: Q2 2026Aggregate KN share value held by 13F filers tracked by SignalX, by quarter.
Quarterly totals table
| Quarter | Funds | Total value |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 31 | $2.04B |
| Q1 2026 | 30 | $1.17B |
| Q4 2025 | 28 | $968.6M |
| Q3 2025 | 28 | $1.20B |
| Q2 2025 | 28 | $868.1M |
| Q1 2025 | 25 | $550.1M |
| Q4 2024 | 21 | $695.3M |
| Q3 2024 | 18 | $440.6M |
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- Dimensional Fund Advisors−604.6K (-11%)
- Ameriprise Financial−343.7K (-28%)
- JPMorgan Chase & Co−219.8K (-39%)
- Raymond James Financial−139.3K (-11%)
- Citadel Advisors LLC−82.0K (-83%)
- M&T Bank+5.7K
Source: 13F-HR filings on SEC EDGAR (aggregated from 209 fund-quarter rows). Reflects only 13F filers tracked by SignalX, not the full institutional ownership universe. How 13F filings work
KN filing archive
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Latest 2026 SEC Filings: 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K & Form 4
| Form | Filing date | Period | Analysis | SEC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Aug 19, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Aug 18, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Aug 14, 2026 | - | - | - |
| SC 13G | Aug 14, 2026 | - | - | |
| 4 | Aug 13, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 8-K | Jul 28, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| 4 | Jul 28, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 10-Q | Jul 28, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Analysis | |
| 8-K | Jul 23, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| 4 | May 29, 2026 | - | - | |
| 4 | May 14, 2026 | - | - | |
| 4 | May 7, 2026 | - | - | |
| SC 13G | Apr 30, 2026 | - | - | |
| 4 | Apr 30, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Apr 29, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Apr 29, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Apr 29, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Apr 29, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Apr 29, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 8-K | Apr 29, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| 4 | Apr 29, 2026 | - | - | - |
| SC 13G | Apr 29, 2026 | - | - | |
| 4 | Apr 29, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Apr 29, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 10-Q | Apr 28, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Analysis |
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KN SEC filings: frequently asked questions
Are KN insiders buying or selling?
In the last 90 days, Knowles Corp (KN) officers, directors and 10% owners reported no open-market purchases and 8 open-market sales worth $9.8 million by 4 insiders on Form 4. Many insider sales are pre-planned or for taxes, so purchases usually carry more information.
Which institutions hold KN stock?
As of June 30, 2026, the largest Knowles Corp (KN) holders among the 13F filers tracked by SignalX were BlackRock ($571.6 million), Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC ($283.3 million), Dimensional Fund Advisors ($208.2 million), Goldman Sachs Group ($187.8 million), Vanguard Capital Management LLC ($153.6 million). 13F-HR reports are filed up to 45 days after each quarter ends.
What was KN's revenue in fiscal year 2025?
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 (FY2025), Knowles Corp (KN) reported revenue of $593.2 million (up 7.2% from FY2024) and net income of $44.2 million. Diluted EPS was $0.50. The figures come from the XBRL data in the 10-K.
What are the main risks in KN's latest 10-K?
In the 10-K filed February 9, 2026, Knowles Corp (KN) flagged: Cybersecurity risk oversight by Audit Committee with CIO reporting regularly on security projects and threat assessments. Key-person dependency on CIO with 30 years of cybersecurity experience leading risk management efforts. (AI summary of the Risk Factors section.)
What did KN report in its latest 8-K?
Knowles Corp (KN) filed an 8-K on July 28, 2026 reporting Item 5.07 (Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders). Annual Say-on-Pay votes received the most stockholder support in the advisory frequency vote.
What are the latest KN SEC filings?
Knowles Corp (KN) filed its latest 10-K annual report on February 9, 2026, a 10-Q quarterly report on July 28, 2026, an 8-K current report on July 28, 2026 and a Form 4 insider filing on August 19, 2026.
What is KN's SEC CIK number?
Knowles Corp (KN)'s SEC Central Index Key (CIK) is 1587523. EDGAR lists every KN filing under that number.
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