KN Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
KN - KNOWLES CORPORATION
$37.48
0.89 (2.43%)
▲
5d:
+0.32%
30d:
+1.9%
90d:
+18.42%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Jul 31, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Oct 22, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: KN is fairly valued with market pricing in 3.5% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
📊 HOLD: KN is fairly valued with market pricing in 3.5% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$59.29
Based on 12.6% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$36.82
Trading above historical range
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 20.4x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: KN is currently trading at $37.48, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $35.36 to $39.97. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 22.6) compared to its historical average (20.4). At these levels, the market is pricing in 3.5% annual earnings growth. This growth rate appears achievable given the company's track record, suggesting the valuation is rational.
Technical Outlook: Technically, KN is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $34.07, while resistance sits at $39.68.
Market Sentiment: KN has a weak technical setup (25/100), with bearish trendlines and momentum suggesting caution for short-term entries. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $43.75 (+19.6%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, KN is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $34.07, while resistance sits at $39.68.
Market Sentiment: KN has a weak technical setup (25/100), with bearish trendlines and momentum suggesting caution for short-term entries. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $43.75 (+19.6%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
OVERSOLD
Historical Trading Range
$35.36 -
$39.97
Company Quality Score
52/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
55.7%
All Signals
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BEARISH: Weak technical setup (25/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading below Wall St target ($43.75)
- NEUTRAL: Market pricing in 3.5% annual earnings growth - fairly valued
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$35.36 -
$39.97
Current vs Trading Range
OVERSOLD
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$34.07
Resistance Level
$39.68
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Aug 3, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
22.62
Wall Street Target
$43.75
(+19.6%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
14.3%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
146.6%
Profit Margin
10.6%
Valuation Premium vs History
+3.5% premium
PE vs Historical
22.6 vs 20.4
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+3.5%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$37.87
(+4%)
2-Year Target
$39.20
(+7%)
3-Year Target
$40.57
(+11%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 23→20)
PE COMPRESSION
$36.58
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 22.6, Growth: 21.2%)
$65.08
(+78%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 20.7, Growth: 21.2%)
$59.64
(+63%)
Bear:
(PE: 17.6, Growth: 21.2%)
$50.69
(+39%)
📈
Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (41x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (23x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 41.00 | Current EPS (TTM): $0.88
Bull Case
$72.95
(+95%)
Analyst growth 83.8%, PE expands to 45.1
Base Case
$66.32
(+77%)
Market implied 83.8%, PE stable at 41.0
Bear Case
$24.53
(-35%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 34.9
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Insider Activity (6 Months)
0
Buys
8
Sells
Net
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