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Knowles (KN) Q3 2025 earnings results (third quarter 2025)
10-Q filed Oct 28, 2025
Knowles (KN) reported revenue of $153M for the third quarter 2025 (Q3 2025), +7% from a year earlier and +5% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 16.9%, net earnings $17.4M (11.4% of revenue).
Knowles, Q3 2025: revenue $153M (+7% year over year), operating margin 16.9%, net earnings $17.4M, operating cash flow $29.1M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2025 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $153M | +5% | +7% |
| Gross profit | $69.9M | +15% | +11% |
| Operating profit | $25.8M | +76% | +38% |
| Net earnings | $17.4M | +123% | 35× |
| Operating cash flow | $29.1M | -20% | -45% |
| Free cash flow | $21.4M | -32% | -56% |
What changed
Revenue was $152.9M in Q3 2025, up 7% year over year and up 5% from the previous quarter.
Gross margin was 45.7%, up 1.6 points from a year earlier. Operating profit was $25.8M, a 16.9% margin (up 3.8 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus a year earlier, 68% reached operating profit, above the 13% margin then. Operating expenses fell 0% while revenue rose 7%. Net earnings were $17.4M, up 3380% year over year. The effective tax rate was 19.8%.
Operating cash flow was $29.1M (down 45% year over year), 167% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $9.0M of depreciation and amortization and $5.9M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $3.2M. Capital expenditures of $7.7M left free cash flow of $21.4M.
Questions
What was Knowles' revenue in the third quarter 2025?
Knowles (KN) reported revenue of $153M for the third quarter 2025 (Q3 2025), +7% from a year earlier and +5% from the quarter before.
Was Knowles profitable in the third quarter 2025?
Operating profit was $25.8M (16.9% of revenue) and net earnings $17.4M.
Source: Knowles 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.