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Knowles Q3 2025 earnings summary

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Q3 2025 earnings summary23 Oct, 2025

Executive summary

  • Q3 2025 revenue reached $153 million, up 7% year-over-year, with non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.33, both at the high end of guidance.

  • Net cash from operations was $29 million, supporting $20 million in share repurchases and $15 million in debt reduction.

  • Strong design win activity and robust backlog position the company for continued growth, with management projecting 6% organic revenue growth for 2025 and 4-6% for 2026.

Financial highlights

  • Q3 2025 revenue: $152.9 million (+7.3% YoY); non-GAAP diluted EPS: $0.33 (+22.2% YoY); net cash from operations: $29.1 million.

  • Non-GAAP gross margin improved to 46.2% from 45.5% YoY; adjusted EBITDA margin increased to 25.8% from 24.6% YoY.

  • R&D expense: $9 million (flat YoY); SG&A: $26 million (+$2 million YoY).

  • Interest expense: $2 million, down $2 million YoY.

Outlook and guidance

  • Q4 2025 revenue expected between $151 million and $161 million; non-GAAP diluted EPS guidance: $0.33–$0.37.

  • Q4 adjusted EBIT margin projected at 22%-24%; net cash from operations for Q4 projected at $30–$40 million.

  • Full-year capital spending to be ~5% of revenues, reflecting capacity expansion in specialty film.

  • Effective tax rate expected at 7%-11% for Q4, rising to 15%-19% in 2026.

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Knowles Corporation designs and manufactures advanced micro-acoustic, audio processing, and precision device components. The company supplies microphones, speakers, capacitors, and related components used in mobile devices, hearing health products, defense applications, and industrial electronics. It serves original equipment manufacturers and tier-one suppliers globally. The company is headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, and its shares are listed on the NYSE.

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