Knowles Reports Q2 2026 Financial Results and Provides Outlook for Q3 2026
Knowles Corp (KN) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. EX-99.1 2 exhibit991q22026.htm EX-99.1 Document Exhibit 99.1 Financial Contact: Sarah Cook Knowles Investor Relations Email: investorrelations@knowles.com Knowles Reports Q2 2026 Financial Results and Provides Outlook for Q3 2026 Q2 Revenues Increased 14% on a Year over Year Basi
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Why it matters
The key tradable elements are the Q2 print (revenues, GAAP and non-GAAP EPS, operating cash flow) and the explicit Q3 guidance ranges, plus management’s 2026 growth expectations (10-12% revenue growth and adjusted EBITDA growth >20%).
Market read
This filing updates the company’s near-term earnings expectations via Q3 guidance and reinforces a 2026 growth framework tied to bookings and backlog.
What to watch
Cash from operations was $28.2 million in Q2 versus $36.4 million in Q2 2025, so traders may scrutinize working-capital swings and the sustainability of operating cash conversion into future quarters.
Background
Knowles filed an SEC 8-K (Item 2.02) with Q2 2026 results for continuing operations and provided forward guidance for the quarter ending September 30, 2026.
Ticker impact
Knowles reported Q2 2026 results and issued Q3 2026 guidance for revenues $167 to $177 million and EPS $0.34 to $0.38 (non-GAAP).
Likely near-term positive bias if investors view the Q3 range and 2026 outlook as credible versus expectations, with upside/downside sensitivity to revenue and non-GAAP EPS midpoint.
This is a primary 8-K earnings release with explicit Q3 guidance ranges and a stated 2026 revenue growth target (10-12%) and adjusted EBITDA growth (>20%).
Market effects
Signals demand and margin durability in specialty electronic components (precision devices, medtech, defense, industrial, electrification) that can influence sentiment across the component supply chain.
Limited, primarily company-specific given the filing is not a macro or regional policy event.
Moderate, as defense and medtech end markets can affect broader electronics component demand expectations, but the disclosure is company-specific.
Counterpoint
The outlook is growth-oriented, but investors may focus on whether bookings/backlog translate into revenue timing, and whether non-GAAP strength masks GAAP or cash flow volatility.
Key entities
- issuerKnowles Corp
Specialty electronic components manufacturer reporting Q2 2026 results and issuing Q3 2026 guidance.
- executiveJeffrey Niew
President and CEO quoted on performance, bookings/backlog, and 2026/2027 outlook.
