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Knowles (KN) Q1 2025 earnings results (first quarter 2025)
10-Q filed Apr 29, 2025
Knowles (KN) reported revenue of $132M for the first quarter 2025 (Q1 2025), -0.8% from a year earlier and -7% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 3.0%, net loss $2.0M (1.5% of revenue).
Knowles, Q1 2025: revenue $132M (-0.8% year over year), operating margin 3.0%, net loss $2.0M, operating cash flow $1.3M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 2025 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $132M | -7% | -0.8% |
| Operating profit | $4.0M | — | — |
| Net earnings | −$2.0M | — | — |
| Operating cash flow | $1.3M | — | -92% |
What changed
Revenue was $132.2M in Q1 2025, down 1% year over year and down 7% from the previous quarter.
Gross margin was 40.3%, up 0.4 points from a year earlier. Operating profit was $4.0M, a 3.0% margin (down 0.7 points year over year). Operating expenses grew 2% against a revenue fall of 1%. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+60%). The quarter ended with a net loss of $2.0M, after a profit of $18.5M the previous quarter. Net interest and other expense of $4.8M was the main reason.
Operating cash flow was $1.3M (down 92% year over year). Non-cash charges added back $9.0M of depreciation and amortization and $10.2M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $15.9M. Capital expenditures of $4.0M exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$2.7M.
Questions
What was Knowles' revenue in the first quarter 2025?
Knowles (KN) reported revenue of $132M for the first quarter 2025 (Q1 2025), -0.8% from a year earlier and -7% from the quarter before.
Was Knowles profitable in the first quarter 2025?
Operating profit was $4.0M (3.0% of revenue) and net loss $2.0M.
Source: Knowles 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.