Executives sold $1.11M in Knowles stock despite strong earnings and raised guidance.

On February 9-10, 2026, several Knowles executives, including Senior Vice President Robert Perna, Vice President Air Jr. Bastarrica, and others, sold a combined 41,051 shares, totaling about $1.11 million, according to SEC filings. Perna’s sale of 3,166 shares reduced his stake by 4.98%, while Bastarrica’s sale of 12,000 shares cut his ownership by nearly 20%. Despite the insider selling, Knowles reported strong Q4 earnings on February 5, with $0.36 EPS—slightly above estimates—and $162.2 million in revenue, up 13.8% year-over-year. The company raised its Q1 2026 EPS guidance and maintains a market cap of $2.3 billion. Analysts hold a mixed view, with a consensus "Hold" rating and an average target price of $27.67. The stock traded around $26.98 on February 10.