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Sonos vs Knowles: SONO and KN compared
Sonos is the larger company: $375M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 FY26) against $184M for Knowles (Q3 2026). Knowles is growing faster (+20% against +9% a year earlier). Knowles is more profitable, with an operating margin of 16.7% against 8.4%.
Where the money goes: SONO and KN
Sonos (SONO) · Q3 FY26
Sonos, Q3 FY26: revenue $375M (+9% year over year), operating margin 8.4%, net earnings $29.9M, operating cash flow $46.2M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
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.
| Sonos (SONO) | Knowles (KN) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 FY26 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $375M | $184M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +9% | +20% |
| Gross margin | 50.4% | 44.2% |
| Operating margin | 8.4% | 16.7% |
| Net earnings | $29.9M | $21.6M |
| Net margin | 8.0% | 11.7% |
| Operating cash flow | $46.2M | $44.6M |
| Free cash flow | $40.3M | $37.3M |
| Market value | $2.0B | $3.3B |
| P/E | 34.9× | 46.4× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $18.62 | $44.00 |
Where the revenue comes from
Sonos
- Sonos speakers: $285M (76%)
- Sonos system products: $69.3M (18%)
- Partner products and other revenue: $20.7M (6%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Sonos or Knowles?
Sonos is the larger company: $375M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 FY26) against $184M for Knowles (Q3 2026).
Is Sonos or Knowles growing faster?
Knowles is growing faster (+20% against +9% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Sonos or Knowles?
Knowles is more profitable, with an operating margin of 16.7% against 8.4%.
More: Sonos earnings · how Sonos makes money · Knowles earnings · how Knowles makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Jul 29, 2026; 10-Q filed Oct 27, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.