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Knowles Corporation (KN) closed at $24.20 as of 2026-03-20, trading 35.2% above its 200-week moving average of $17.90. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 38.5% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 56, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.0x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.09 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 583 weeks of data, KN has crossed below its 200-week moving average 12 times. On average, these episodes lasted 31 weeks. Historically, investors who bought KN at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +17.3%.
With a market cap of $2.1 billion, KN is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 2.1%. Return on equity stands at 6.6%. The stock trades at 2.6x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 6.8% over the past three years.
Over the past 11.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in KN would have grown to $114, compared to $393 for the S&P 500. KN has returned 1.2% annualized vs 12.9% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 14.8% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: KN vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After KN Crosses Below the Line?
Across 12 historical episodes, buying KN when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +21.8% after 12 months (median +24.0%), compared to +20.6% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 83% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +14.7% vs +43.8% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment KN crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
KN has crossed below its 200-week MA 12 times with an average 1-year return of +17.3% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2015 | Jul 2018 | 183 | 54.9% | -40.7% | +14.6% |
| Sep 2018 | Sep 2018 | 1 | 1.1% | +29.2% | +50.1% |
| Oct 2018 | Feb 2019 | 18 | 21.6% | +39.2% | +63.1% |
| Feb 2020 | Feb 2020 | 1 | 2.2% | +27.9% | +50.2% |
| Mar 2020 | Nov 2020 | 36 | 27.8% | +26.5% | +48.9% |
| Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | 5 | 6.6% | +3.9% | +40.6% |
| Aug 2022 | Jan 2023 | 25 | 34.7% | +0.7% | +45.9% |
| Feb 2023 | Dec 2023 | 44 | 26.6% | +0.7% | +50.4% |
| Jan 2024 | Jul 2024 | 27 | 14.2% | +20.1% | +43.4% |
| Jul 2024 | Aug 2024 | 3 | 4.8% | +15.7% | +41.1% |
| Sep 2024 | Nov 2024 | 9 | 6.7% | +28.2% | +44.2% |
| Feb 2025 | Jun 2025 | 18 | 28.0% | +56.7% | +37.7% |
| Average | 31 | — | +17.3% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is KN below its 200-week moving average?
No. Knowles Corporation (KN) is currently 35.2% above its 200-week moving average of $17.90. It would need to fall to $17.90 to cross below the line.
What is KN's 200-week moving average price?
Knowles Corporation's 200-week moving average is $17.90 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when KN drops below its 200-week moving average?
KN has crossed below its 200-week moving average 12 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +17.3%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 31 weeks on average.
Is KN a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about KN as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 56. Free cash flow yield is 2.1%. Return on equity is 6.6%. Price-to-book is 2.6x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does KN compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 11.2 years, $100 invested in KN would have grown to $114, compared to $393 for the S&P 500. That's 1.2% annualized vs 12.9% for the index. KN has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20