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Knowles vs Universal Electronics: KN and UEIC compared
Knowles is the larger company: $184M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $89.4M for Universal Electronics (Q3 2026). Knowles is growing faster (+20% against -1% a year earlier). Knowles is more profitable, with an operating margin of 16.7% against 3.2%.
Where the money goes: KN and UEIC
Knowles (KN) · Q3 2026
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.
Universal Electronics (UEIC) · Q3 2026
Universal Electronics, Q3 2026: revenue $89.4M (-1% year over year), operating margin 3.2%, net loss $342K, operating cash flow $11.1M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Knowles (KN) | Universal Electronics (UEIC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $184M | $89.4M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +20% | -1% |
| Gross margin | 44.2% | — |
| Operating margin | 16.7% | 3.2% |
| Net earnings | $21.6M | −$342K |
| Net margin | 11.7% | -0.4% |
| Operating cash flow | $44.6M | $11.1M |
| Free cash flow | $37.3M | $10.0M |
| Market value | $3.3B | — |
| P/E | 46.4× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $44.00 | — |
Where the revenue comes from
Universal Electronics
- Home entertainment: $55.6M (62%)
- Connected home: $33.8M (38%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Knowles or Universal Electronics?
Knowles is the larger company: $184M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $89.4M for Universal Electronics (Q3 2026).
Is Knowles or Universal Electronics growing faster?
Knowles is growing faster (+20% against -1% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Knowles or Universal Electronics?
Knowles is more profitable, with an operating margin of 16.7% against 3.2%.
More: Knowles earnings · how Knowles makes money · Universal Electronics earnings · how Universal Electronics makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 27, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.