Q1 results and fresh guidance put Knowles (KN) in focus

Knowles (KN) has moved into the spotlight after reporting first quarter 2026 results, with sales of US$153.1 million and net income of US$9.7 million, alongside new guidance for the next quarter.

The earnings release and new guidance follow a strong run, with a 30-day share price return of 19.22% and an 89.80% total shareholder return over the past year. Shorter-term momentum has cooled slightly this week.

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With the shares up strongly over the past year and trading at US$30.33, along with a discount of about 20% to the average analyst price target, you have to ask: is there still a buying opportunity here, or is the market already pricing in future growth?

Most Popular Narrative: 2.2% Undervalued

Knowles last closed at $30.33, while the most followed narrative anchors fair value at $31.00, suggesting only a modest gap between price and expectations.

Penetration of AI-enabled and IoT devices remains early-stage, and Knowles' leadership in MEMS microphones and sensor components positions the company to capitalize on an explosive increase in device adoption, setting up structural, long-duration tailwinds in both recurring revenue and gross margin expansion.

Want to see what is baked into that fair value? The narrative leans on faster earnings expansion, improving margins, and a future valuation multiple that looks very different to today.

Result: Fair Value of $31.00 (UNDERVALUED)

However, there is still real execution risk, especially if key customers reduce orders or rivals undercut pricing in MEMS components and specialty film products.

Another Angle on Valuation

While the most followed narrative suggests a fair value close to $31.00, the current P/E of 41.5x tells a tougher story. It sits above the Electronic industry at 27.5x, above peers at 28.1x, and above a fair ratio of 27.7x. This points to valuation risk if sentiment cools.

For a closer look at how this pricing gap stacks up against the numbers, See what the numbers say about this price — find out in our valuation breakdown.

Next Steps

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