B+
Bull case
20%
Probability
Target price
$31.50
Analysis reference price unavailable
Analysis 2026-02-08 · RankAlpha Sentiment AI
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KnowlesDNYSE / Technology Hardware & Equipment
Last Price
Quote time unavailable
Current thesis
Bull case: accelerated recovery in smartphone RF/filter orders, better-than-expected margin recovery from cost initiatives, and MEMS microphone content gains that push execution above consensus toward the analyst high.
Posture
Defensive
Lead driver
Value
What changed
3 setup hits (3d) with net bearish as of 2026-10-25.
What can break
Execution delays on cost-savings initiatives
Momentum
66
Value
51
Sentiment
42
Setup hits (3d)
3 · Net Bearish
AI TargetsBase $24.74 · Bull $31.50 · Bear $21.90Analysis 2026-02-08; returns require an exact persisted reference.
Data freshness
Prices
Unavailable: Price unavailable
Fundamentals
As of 2026-10-23 • Vendor: Data Vendor v1
Scores
As of 2026-10-23 • Model: HYBRID_IC_RP
AI Memo
As of 2026-02-08 • Model: RankAlpha Sentiment AI
Investment thesisAs of 2026-10-23
Investment thesis
As of 2026-10-23
Grade is the composite factor band; factor scores use a 0–100 scale. Confidence describes evidence quality, not a probability of return. Score date: 2026-10-23. Definitions
Supporting evidence
What
Grade D · Defensive
Confidence Medium · Net Bearish
Target $44.00
Why
Momentum66 · Δ7d +0.2
Value51 · Δ7d +0.3
Sentiment42 · Δ7d +4.1
So what
Weak posture (Net Bearish). Prioritize risk control and patience.
Confirming evidence
- • 3 setup hits (3d) with net bearish as of 2026-10-25.
- • Value remains the lead driver in the composite, 7D delta +0.3.
Contradictions & invalidation
- • Execution delays on cost-savings initiatives
- • Price competition compressing filter/MEMS margins
- • Bear case: slower handset demand, prolonged pricing pressure on filters/MEMS, or execution delays in cost programs resulting in revenue and EBIT downside toward analyst lows.
Catalyst clock
2026-05-09
Quarterly earnings release (Q4/FY)
Lead driver: Value · See fundamentals
Momentum
66
8% active weight
Current posture
7d trendFlat
Δ7d
+0.2
Δ21d
-13.0
Value
51
47% active weight
Current posture
7d trendFlat
Δ7d
+0.3
Δ21d
+1.3
Sentiment
42
45% active weight
Current posture
7d trendImproving
Δ7d
+4.1
Δ21d
+14.9
Why this grade
Composite grade D. Momentum 66.2 / Value 51.5 / Sentiment 41.6
Scenario snapshot
Scenario probability is memo-authored likelihood, not forecast certainty. Targets belong to the analysis dated 2026-02-08. Scenario method
Most likely
B
Base case
60%
Probability
Target price
$24.74
Analysis reference price unavailable
Analysis 2026-02-08 · RankAlpha Sentiment AI
B-
Bear case
20%
Probability
Target price
$21.90
Analysis reference price unavailable
Analysis 2026-02-08 · RankAlpha Sentiment AI
Fundamentals (TTM)As of 2026-10-23
Fundamentals (TTM)
As of 2026-10-23
Market Cap
$2.75B
Beta
1.52
Shares Out
85.41M
P/E (TTM)
54.8
P/S (TTM)
3.32
P/FCF (TTM)
23.31
Rev YoY
+14.3%
EPS YoY
+137.8%
Gross Margin
+42.2%
Op Margin
+14.6%
Net Debt
$80.7M
Current Ratio
3.20
As of 2026-10-23 • Updated nightlySource: Internal modelMethods & Data