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Knowles (KN) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Oct 27, 2026
Knowles (KN) reported revenue of $184M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +20% from a year earlier and +10% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 16.7%, net earnings $21.6M (11.7% of revenue).
Knowles, Q3 2026: revenue $184M (+20% year over year), operating margin 16.7%, net earnings $21.6M, operating cash flow $44.6M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $184M | +10% | +20% |
| Gross profit | $81.3M | +9% | +16% |
| Operating profit | $30.7M | +24% | +19% |
| Net earnings | $21.6M | +11% | +24% |
| Operating cash flow | $44.6M | +58% | +53% |
| Free cash flow | $37.3M | +72% | +74% |
What changed
Revenue was $184.0M in Q3 2026, up 20% year over year and up 10% from the previous quarter.
Gross margin was 44.2%, down 1.5 points from Q3 2025. Operating profit was $30.7M, a 16.7% margin (down 0.2 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q3 2025, 16% reached operating profit, below the 17% margin then. Operating expenses grew 15% against revenue growth of 20%. The fastest-growing cost line was SG&A (+16%). Net earnings were $21.6M, up 24% year over year. The effective tax rate was 23.4%.
Operating cash flow was $44.6M (up 53% year over year), 206% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $9.9M of depreciation and amortization and $6.8M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $6.3M. Capital expenditures of $7.3M left free cash flow of $37.3M.
Questions
What was Knowles' revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Knowles (KN) reported revenue of $184M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +20% from a year earlier and +10% from the quarter before.
Was Knowles profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $30.7M (16.7% of revenue) and net earnings $21.6M.
Source: Knowles 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.