Knowles CEO Sells $4.75M in Stock After Option Exercise Near 52-Week High
KN has more than doubled off its 52-week low of $15.85 on light trading volume (0.4× avg).
Summary
Knowles Corp's President and CEO, Jeffrey Niew, sold approximately $4.75 million in common stock after exercising options, a notable insider disposition occurring near the stock's 52-week high.
Key Events · Ownership and Investor Activity · KN
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CEO Sells Shares
President and CEO Jeffrey Niew sold 142,857 shares of common stock on the open market for approximately $4.75 million on May 5, 2026.
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Option Exercise Precedes Sale
The sale followed the exercise of 142,857 non-qualified stock options at an exercise price of $16.77 per share, valued at approximately $2.40 million.
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Key Executive Transaction
The transaction was made by a top executive, the President and CEO, who also serves as a Director.
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Stock Near 52-Week High
This disposition occurred while Knowles Corp's stock is trading near its 52-week high of $34.67.
Analysis · KN · Manufacturing
President and CEO Jeffrey Niew sold approximately $4.75 million worth of common stock on the open market, following the exercise of stock options. This significant disposition by a top executive, occurring while the stock is trading near its 52-week high, can be interpreted as the CEO monetizing gains. This transaction contributes to a broader pattern of insider distribution observed in recent months for Knowles Corp, which investors may view as a signal of reduced direct equity exposure by leadership.
At the time of this filing, KN was trading at $33.96 on NYSE in the Manufacturing sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $2.9B. The 52-week trading range was $15.85 to $34.67. This filing was assessed with negative market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10.