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Knowles (KN) Q2 2026 earnings results (second quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Jul 28, 2026
Knowles (KN) reported revenue of $167M for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +14% from a year earlier and +9% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 14.8%, net earnings $19.4M (11.6% of revenue).
Knowles, Q2 2026: revenue $167M (+14% year over year), operating margin 14.8%, net earnings $19.4M, operating cash flow $28.2M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $167M | +9% | +14% |
| Gross profit | $74.6M | +11% | +23% |
| Operating profit | $24.7M | +55% | +68% |
| Net earnings | $19.4M | +100% | +149% |
| Operating cash flow | $28.2M | — | -23% |
| Free cash flow | $21.7M | — | -31% |
What changed
Revenue was $166.8M in Q2 2026, up 14% year over year and up 9% from the previous quarter.
Gross margin was 44.7%, up 3.2 points from Q2 2025. Operating profit was $24.7M, a 14.8% margin (up 4.7 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q2 2025, 48% reached operating profit, above the 10% margin then. Operating expenses grew 9% against revenue growth of 14%. Net earnings were $19.4M, up 149% year over year. The effective tax rate was 17.8%.
Operating cash flow was $28.2M (down 23% year over year), 145% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $9.7M of depreciation and amortization and $6.2M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $7.1M. Capital expenditures of $6.5M left free cash flow of $21.7M.
Questions
What was Knowles' revenue in the second quarter 2026?
Knowles (KN) reported revenue of $167M for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +14% from a year earlier and +9% from the quarter before.
Was Knowles profitable in the second quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $24.7M (14.8% of revenue) and net earnings $19.4M.
Source: Knowles 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.