Knowles Director Shavers Sells $260,000 Worth of Stock

Jack Delaney, The Motley Fool

Mon, August 31, 2026 at 7:30 PM GMT+3 4 min read

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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

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

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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