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Knowles (KN) Q1 2026 earnings results (first quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Apr 28, 2026
Knowles (KN) reported revenue of $153M for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), +16% from a year earlier and -6% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 10.4%, net earnings $9.7M (6.3% of revenue).
Knowles, Q1 2026: revenue $153M (+16% year over year), operating margin 10.4%, net earnings $9.7M, operating cash flow −$700K. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $153M | -6% | +16% |
| Gross profit | $67.1M | -7% | +26% |
| Operating profit | $15.9M | -38% | +298% |
| Net earnings | $9.7M | -54% | — |
| Operating cash flow | −$700K | — | -154% |
What changed
Revenue was $153.1M in Q1 2026, up 16% year over year and down 6% from the previous quarter.
Gross margin was 43.8%, up 3.5 points from Q1 2025. Operating profit was $15.9M, a 10.4% margin (up 7.4 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q1 2025, 57% reached operating profit, above the 3% margin then. Operating expenses grew 4% against revenue growth of 16%. The fastest-growing cost line was Research & development (+21%). Net earnings were $9.7M. The effective tax rate was -3.2%.
Operating cash flow was −$700K. Non-cash charges added back $9.2M of depreciation and amortization and $10.4M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $30.0M. Capital expenditures of $10.8M exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$11.5M.
Questions
What was Knowles' revenue in the first quarter 2026?
Knowles (KN) reported revenue of $153M for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), +16% from a year earlier and -6% from the quarter before.
Was Knowles profitable in the first quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $15.9M (10.4% of revenue) and net earnings $9.7M.
Source: Knowles 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.