Knowles Corporation stock gains on strong Q2 2026 growth and raised guidance
Published on 09/19/2026 at 14:34 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSKnowles Corporation stock (ISIN US49926D1090) is underpinned by robust operational momentum after the company reported second quarter 2026 revenue of USD 166.8 million, up 14% year over year for the period ended June 30, 2026, with significantly stronger earnings from continuing operations and improved margins.
Q2 2026 results show double-digit growth
According to StockTitan, Knowles Corporation reported Q2 2026 revenue from continuing operations of USD 166.8 million, an increase of 14% compared with the same quarter a year earlier, while gross margin improved to 44.7% for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
The same Q2 2026 disclosure shows that diluted EPS from continuing operations reached USD 0.21, with non-GAAP diluted EPS rising 38% year over year to USD 0.33, highlighting that earnings are growing faster than revenue for Knowles Corporation in this reporting period.StockTitan
Segment performance and cash generation
As summarized by StockTitan, growth in the second quarter was led by the Precision Devices segment, which generated revenue of USD 98.3 million and achieved year-over-year growth of 25.2%, while Medtech and Specialty Audio contributed USD 68.5 million in revenue in Q2 2026.
The Q2 2026 filing also indicates that adjusted EBITDA reached USD 41.8 million, corresponding to an adjusted EBITDA margin of 25.1% for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, and adjusted earnings before interest and income taxes were USD 36.1 million, supported by higher volumes and a favorable product mix.StockTitan
Improving first-half 2026 trends and guidance
Management used the stronger Q2 2026 performance to raise its full-year outlook, and according to StockTitan now expects 2026 revenues to grow 10–12% for Knowles Corporation, with adjusted EBITDA growth of more than 20% supported by increasing bookings and a healthy backlog across Medtech, Defense, Industrial and Electrification end markets.
Outlook for Q3 2026 and investor perspective
For the third quarter of 2026, Knowles Corporation guides revenue from continuing operations in a range of USD 167 million to USD 177 million, with GAAP diluted EPS expected between USD 0.22 and USD 0.26 and non-GAAP diluted EPS projected between USD 0.34 and USD 0.38, signalling that management anticipates continued earnings progression.StockTitan
The same guidance update for Q3 2026 includes an expected operating cash flow range of USD 35 million to USD 45 million, indicating that management is targeting stronger cash generation in the next quarter compared with the net cash provided by operating activities of USD 28.2 million reported for Q2 2026.StockTitan
Stock price context on Nasdaq
As of September 18, 2026, the last completed trading day before publication, Knowles Corporation stock on Nasdaq closed at a level that reflects this improved operational backdrop, with investors weighing the 14% year-over-year revenue growth in Q2 2026, the adjusted EBITDA margin of 25.1% and the raised 2026 guidance that calls for 10–12% revenue growth and more than 20% adjusted EBITDA growth when assessing the valuation of the shares.
Knowles Corporation stock facts
- Company: Knowles Corporation
- ISIN: US49926D1090
- Ticker: KN
- Trading venue: Nasdaq
- Sector / Industry: Technology / Electronic components
- Index membership: Not part of a major headline index such as S&P 500
