KN
KNOWLES CORPORATION
HOUSEHOLD AUDIO & VIDEO EQUIPMENT
KNOWLES (KN) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
$33.99
+0.18 (+0.53%)
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5d:
+12.07%
30d:
-2.55%
90d:
-11.74%
QUANTITATIVE VERDICT
BUY
MODERATE Confidence (83%)
Quality Score
54/100
Position
FAIR
30-Day Fair Range
$32.39 – $36.71
Position: FAIR
Forward P/E & Valuation
20.2x
FAIR
vs 20.8x historical avg
Wall Street Target
$44.00
+29.4% upside
Options IV & Volume
HIGH Vol
HIGH volume confirmation
Support / Resistance
$30.22 / $34.67
Trend: Downtrend
Executive Thesis & Bottom Line
Forward Earnings Fair Value & Price Prediction →
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: KN shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 0.9% decline. Moderate conviction.
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Interactive Price Chart (1 Month)
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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$61.72
Based on 12.2% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$38.32
11.3% Margin of Safety
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 20.8x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: KN is currently trading at $33.99, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $32.39 to $36.71. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 20.2) is in line with its historical norms (20.8). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 0.9% over the next few years. This pessimistic expectation contrasts with the company's recent 20.6% earnings growth, suggesting potential undervaluation if the company simply maintains stability.
Technical Outlook: Technically, KN is in a downtrend. The price is approaching resistance at $34.66. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: KN scores 64/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $44.00 (+29.4%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Technical Outlook: Technically, KN is in a downtrend. The price is approaching resistance at $34.66. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: KN scores 64/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $44.00 (+29.4%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
FAIR
Historical Trading Range
$32.39 -
$36.71
Company Quality Score
54/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
83.3%
Trading Range & Key Levels
30-Day Trading Range
$32.39 -
$36.71
Current vs Trading Range
FAIR
Support Level
$30.22
Resistance Level
$34.67
Current Trend
Downtrend
Technical data as of
Nov 12, 2026
Quantitative Signal Breakdown
- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (64/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 29.4% below Wall St target ($44.00)
- BULLISH: Bottoming setup score 64/100 — corrected, stabilizing, and turning up
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
20.23
Wall Street Target
$44.00
(+29.4%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
20.3%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
20.6%
Profit Margin
10.8%
Valuation Discount vs History
-0.9% cheaper
PE vs Historical
20.2 vs 20.8
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-0.9%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$33.68
(-1%)
2-Year Target
$33.38
(-2%)
3-Year Target
$33.08
(-3%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 20→21)
$34.01
(+0%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 20.2, Growth: 20.4%)
$59.37
(+75%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 19.9, Growth: 20.4%)
$58.28
(+72%)
Bear:
(PE: 16.9, Growth: 20.4%)
$49.54
(+46%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (39x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (20x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 38.86 | Current EPS (TTM): $0.87
Bull Case
$71.82
(+111%)
Analyst growth 93.1%, PE expands to 42.8
Base Case
$65.29
(+92%)
Market implied 93.1%, PE stable at 38.9
Bear Case
$22.99
(-32%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 33.0
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 20.2 to 20.8
Stabilization Target:
$34.94
(+2.8%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+2.8%
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Bullish
3 Retail Mentions
Reddit / WSB Comments
2
Bullish
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Last Tracked
Jul 23, 2026
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AI Retail Discussion Summary:
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Key Retail Themes:
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