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Knowles (KN) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
Knowles gave guidance in 3 earnings releases on file since Apr 23, 2026. Of 2 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance twice (100%). Revenue: 2 of 2, on average +6.6% against the guided midpoint.
Revenue
Met or beat 2 of 2 periods (2 above, 0 within, 0 below).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2026 | $180M–$190M (Oct 22, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q3 2026 | $167M–$177M (Jul 23, 2026) | $184M | above the range | +7.0% |
| Q2 2026 | $152M–$162M (Apr 23, 2026) | $167M | above the range | +6.2% |
Adjusted revenue
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2026 | $180M–$190M (Oct 22, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q3 2026 | $167M–$177M (Jul 23, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q2 2026 | $152M–$162M (Apr 23, 2026) | — | — | — |
GAAP operating cash flow
The GAAP figure from the filings is shown for each period reported; it is not judged against the guide, which may leave items out (one-off payments, acquisitions).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2026 | $60.0M–$70.0M (Oct 22, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q3 2026 | $35.0M–$45.0M (Jul 23, 2026) | $44.6M (GAAP) | not judged | — |
| Q2 2026 | $20.0M–$30.0M (Apr 23, 2026) | $28.2M (GAAP) | not judged | — |
EPS
This line is not in the statements Filing Flows reads, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | $0.04 (Apr 23, 2026) | — | — | — |
Adjusted operating cash flow
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2026 | $60.0M–$70.0M (Oct 22, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q3 2026 | $35.0M–$45.0M (Jul 23, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q2 2026 | $20.0M–$30.0M (Apr 23, 2026) | — | — | — |
The latest quarter
Knowles, Q3 2026: revenue $184M (+20% year over year), operating margin 16.7%, net earnings $21.6M, operating cash flow $44.6M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does Knowles beat its guidance?
Knowles gave guidance in 3 earnings releases on file since Apr 23, 2026. Of 2 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance twice (100%). Revenue: 2 of 2, on average +6.6% against the guided midpoint.
Each guided period is held to the last guidance given before its figures were reported; a single figure counts as in line within 1% (0.25 pts for a rate). Reported figures are GAAP, from the company's filings; adjusted guidance shows its moves only.