The 36-month beta value for KN is at 1.43. Analysts have varying views on the stock, with 2 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 1 rating it as “overweight,” 1 as “hold,” and 0 as “sell.”
The public float for KN is 85.94M, and currently, shorts hold a 3.78% of that float. The average trading volume for KN on January 20, 2025 was 578.08K shares.
KN) stock’s latest price update
Knowles Corp (NYSE: KN) has seen a rise in its stock price by 1.85 in relation to its previous close of 20.00. However, the company has experienced a 4.78% gain in its stock price over the last five trading sessions. globenewswire.com reported 2024-12-30 that -Provides Customers with End-to-End Edge AI Solutions Integrating Sensors, Processors and Software- -Expands Product Portfolio to Support New Audio Applications in Consumer and Industrial Markets- -Generated Revenue of Approximately $256 Million in 2023 – IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Syntiant Corp., the recognized leader in low power edge AI deployments, today announced it has completed the acquisition of Knowles Corporation’s (NYSE: KN) Consumer MEMS Microphones (CMM) business for $150 million in cash and stock.
KN’s Market Performance
Knowles Corp (KN) has experienced a 4.78% rise in stock performance for the past week, with a 0.69% rise in the past month, and a 13.67% rise in the past quarter. The volatility ratio for the week is 1.81%, and the volatility levels for the past 30 days are at 2.34% for KN. The simple moving average for the past 20 days is 2.48% for KN’s stock, with a 14.09% simple moving average for the past 200 days.
Analysts’ Opinion of KN
Many brokerage firms have already submitted their reports for KN stocks, with ROTH Capital repeating the rating for KN by listing it as a “Neutral.” The predicted price for KN in the upcoming period, according to ROTH Capital is $17 based on the research report published on August 03, 2022 of the previous year 2022.
Colliers Securities, on the other hand, stated in their research note that they expect to see KN reach a price target of $25.50. The rating they have provided for KN stocks is “Buy” according to the report published on February 10th, 2022.
KN Trading at 4.75% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought KN to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -2.33% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 2.34%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 1.81%, as shares surge +3.19% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading +16.47% upper at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, KN rose by +4.78%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by +26.52% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $19.88. In addition, Knowles Corp saw 2.21% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further gains.
Insider Trading
Reports are indicating that there were more than several insider trading activities at KN starting from Anderson John S., who sale 10,443 shares at the price of $19.50 back on Nov 25 ’24. After this action, Anderson John S. now owns 200,757 shares of Knowles Corp, valued at $203,638 using the latest closing price.
JOHN S ANDERSON, the Officer of Knowles Corp, proposed sale 10,443 shares at $19.50 during a trade that took place back on Nov 25 ’24, which means that JOHN S ANDERSON is holding shares at $203,638 based on the most recent closing price.
Stock Fundamentals for KN
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- 0.07 for the present operating margin
- 0.37 for the gross margin
The net margin for Knowles Corp stands at -0.28. The total capital return value is set at 0.06. Equity return is now at value -22.61, with -17.01 for asset returns.
Based on Knowles Corp (KN), the company’s capital structure generated 0.23 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at 0.68. The debt to equity ratio resting at 0.3. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is 3.44.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is 98.9 million with net debt to EBITDA at -1.01. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 2.55. The receivables turnover for the company is 7.18for trailing twelve months and the total asset turnover is 0.65. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 2.35.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Knowles Corp (KN) has had a better performance lately. Opinion on the stock among analysts is bullish, with some giving it a “buy” rating and others a “hold”. It is worth mentioning that the stock is currently trading in close proximity to its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.