AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Knowles (KN)

Knowles Q2 revenue rises 14% to $166.8 million; expects 2026 revenue growth of 10-12%

Positive Impact 3 of 5 earnings Written later

Knowles reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $166.8 million, up 14% from a year earlier, and diluted EPS from continuing operations of $0.21, up from $0.09. The company said revenue exceeded the high end of its guided range and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.33 was above that range. It also gave a Q3 2026 outlook of $167 million to $177 million in revenue and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.34 to $0.38, and now expects 2026 revenue growth of 10% to 12%.

Key points

  • Q2 2026 revenue was $166.8 million, up 14% year over year; gross margin was 44.7% on a GAAP basis.
  • Q2 2026 diluted EPS from continuing operations was $0.21 versus $0.09 a year earlier; non-GAAP diluted EPS was $0.33, up 38%.
  • Q3 2026 guidance: revenue of $167 million to $177 million and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.34 to $0.38.
  • Management expects 2026 revenue growth of 10% to 12% and adjusted EBITDA growth of more than 20%.

The filing

CompanyKnowles (KN)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECJul 23, 2026, 4:05 PM ET
Accession number0001587523-26-000027

Items reported: 2.02 Results of Operations

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