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Knowles (KN) Q2 2025 earnings results (second quarter 2025)
10-Q filed Jul 29, 2025
Knowles (KN) reported revenue of $146M for the second quarter 2025 (Q2 2025), +8% from a year earlier and +10% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 10.1%, net earnings $7.8M (5.3% of revenue).
Knowles, Q2 2025: revenue $146M (+8% year over year), operating margin 10.1%, net earnings $7.8M, operating cash flow $36.4M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 2025 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $146M | +10% | +8% |
| Gross profit | $60.6M | +14% | +5% |
| Operating profit | $14.7M | +268% | +16% |
| Net earnings | $7.8M | — | — |
| Operating cash flow | $36.4M | 28× | +46% |
| Free cash flow | $31.3M | — | +44% |
What changed
Revenue was $145.9M in Q2 2025, up 8% year over year and up 10% from the previous quarter.
Gross margin was 41.5%, down 1.2 points from a year earlier. Operating profit was $14.7M, a 10.1% margin (up 0.7 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus a year earlier, 19% reached operating profit, above the 9% margin then. Operating expenses grew 2% against revenue growth of 8%. Net earnings were $7.8M. The effective tax rate was 31.0%.
Operating cash flow was $36.4M (up 46% year over year), 467% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $9.1M of depreciation and amortization and $6.3M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $13.2M. Capital expenditures of $5.1M left free cash flow of $31.3M.
Questions
What was Knowles' revenue in the second quarter 2025?
Knowles (KN) reported revenue of $146M for the second quarter 2025 (Q2 2025), +8% from a year earlier and +10% from the quarter before.
Was Knowles profitable in the second quarter 2025?
Operating profit was $14.7M (10.1% of revenue) and net earnings $7.8M.
Source: Knowles 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.