On Jan. 15, 2026, President & CEO Jeffrey Niew executed the direct sale of 50,000 shares of Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) in multiple open-market transactions, totaling an estimated $1,237,500, according to the SEC Form 4 filing.
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Metric |
Value |
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Shares sold (direct) |
50,000 |
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Transaction value |
~$1.2 million |
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Post-transaction shares (direct) |
839,370 |
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Post-transaction value (direct ownership) |
~$20.9 million |
Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average purchase price ($24.75); post-transaction value based on Jan. 15, 2026 market close ($24.93).
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How significant was this sale relative to Niew’s prior trading activity?
This 50,000-share disposition represented 5.62% of direct holdings, which is more than double the recent median sell size of 2.73% for this insider and marks the largest single open-market sale in the “recent” period since December 2024. -
Were any indirect holdings, options, or derivatives involved in this transaction?
No; the transaction impacted only direct ownership and did not involve any trust, LLC, or derivative instruments. -
How did the timing of the sale relate to Knowles Corporation’s share price and performance?
The shares were sold at a weighted average of $24.75 on Jan. 15, 2026, when the stock closed at $24.93, after a one-year total return of 24.5% as of that date, suggesting the disposition occurred amid positive recent price momentum. -
Does the sale suggest any capacity-driven pattern in insider activity?
Given the ongoing reduction in Niew’s direct holdings over the past year, the elevated trade size reflects a shrinking available share base, indicating capacity limitations rather than a discretionary increase in disposition rate.
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Metric |
Value |
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Price (as of market close 1/15/26) |
$24.75 |
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Market capitalization |
$2.11 billion |
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Revenue (TTM) |
$573.5 million |
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1-year price change |
24.46% |
* 1-year price change calculated using Jan. 15, 2026 as the reference date.
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Offers micro-acoustic microphones, balanced armature speakers, audio processors, high-performance capacitors, and RF products serving consumer electronics, medtech, defense, electric vehicle, industrial, and communications markets.
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Generates revenue through the design, manufacture, and sale of audio and precision device solutions, with direct sales to OEMs, contract manufacturers, and distributors.
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Primary customers include global original equipment manufacturers and their suppliers in mobile, hearing health, IoT, computing, and communications sectors.
Knowles Corporation is a leading provider of advanced micro-acoustic, audio processing, and precision device solutions, operating at scale with approximately 5,500 employees worldwide. The company leverages its technology portfolio to serve diverse end markets, with a business model focused on innovation and direct engagement with OEMs and contract manufacturers. Its competitive strength lies in a broad product offering and established presence across high-growth technology sectors.
