Knowles Director Shavers Sells $260,000 Worth of Stock
Key Points
The sale generated proceeds of approximately $260,000.
The transaction reduced the director's total equity exposure by 16%.
The shares were sold from direct holdings, with the insider retaining 35,723 shares in direct ownership.
Cheryl L. Shavers, Director, sold 6,618 shares of Knowles(NYSE:KN) on Aug. 17, 2026, as disclosed in a recent SEC Form 4 filing.
Transaction summary
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Transaction value | $260,000 |
| Shares sold (directly held) | 6,618 |
| Post-transaction shares (directly held) | 35,723 |
| Post-transaction value | $1.3 million |
Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average sale price ($39.27); post-transaction value based on Aug. 17, 2026, market close ($38.99).
Key questions
- What was the magnitude of the reduction in equity exposure?
The sale of 6,618 shares reduced the director's direct equity holdings by 16%. - At what price level was the transaction executed?
The shares were sold at $39.27 per share, while the stock was priced at $38.99 as of the Aug. 17, 2026, market close. - What is the status of the insider's remaining position?
Following the sale, the director retains 35,723 shares held directly, which had a market value of $1.3 million as of the Aug. 17, 2026, market close. - How has the stock performed leading up to this transaction?
As of the Aug. 17, 2026, transaction date, the stock had generated a 92% total return over the preceding 12-month period.
Company Overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Share Price (as of market close 2026-08-17) | $38.99 |
| Market Capitalization | $2.9 billion |
| Revenue (TTM) | $635 million |
| Net Income (TTM) | $73.2 million |
Company Snapshot
- Knowles designs and manufactures specialized electronic components, including micro-acoustic microphones, balanced-armature speakers, audio solutions, high-performance capacitors, and radio-frequency products, generating revenue across diverse end markets.
- The company operates a technology-driven business model centered on precision component manufacturing and integration, serving as a critical supplier to original equipment manufacturers and system integrators across multiple industries.
- Primary customers span consumer electronics, medical technology, defense and aerospace, electric vehicle manufacturers, industrial equipment producers, and communications infrastructure providers globally.
Knowles is a specialized manufacturer of electronic components with a $2.9 billion market capitalization and approximately 5,200 employees, headquartered in Itasca. The company has demonstrated significant momentum, with a one-year stock price appreciation of 92% as of the transaction date, reflecting strong operational execution and market demand for its precision micro-acoustic and RF technologies. Knowles maintains competitive advantages through proprietary micro-acoustic expertise, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and established relationships with leading OEMs across mission-critical applications in defense, medtech, and emerging electric vehicle markets.
What this transaction means for investors
The insider reducing her holdings by 16% sounds like a lot on the surface. That said, this appears to be a routine sale taking advantage of the significant gains in the stock price over the last 12 months. While Shavers sold 6,618 shares, the executive still holds 35,723 shares, valued at $1.3 million at the time of the transaction. That number of shares could be viewed as indicative of Shavers' alignment with shareholders' long-term interests, as she retains a significant amount of shares. As of this writing, the stock price for Knowles has climbed 64% over the past 12 months, while the S&P 500 is up 19.6% over the same period of time.
While the stock price has significantly outperformed the S&P 500 over the past year, that outperformance could continue, according to analysts who cover the stock. Of the five who cover it, 80% rate it as a buy, while 20% rate it as a hold, according to CNN. From that group, the median one-year price target is $44, representing a 28.5% gain from the price as of this writing. The highest price target from the group is $50, while the lowest is $40.
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