Knowles Cor (KN) fell to 2.21% of John W. Rogers Jr.'s Ariel Appreciation Fund portfolio in 2026 Q2, from 3.01%, according to the NPORT-P filed with the SEC on August 20, 2026. The share count dropped 50% to 511K shares, and the position is worth about $21.2M and ranks 24th of 45 stocks by weight.
What did the 2026 Q2 filing report for KN?
As of June 30, 2026, from the NPORT-P filed August 20, 2026.
| Before | After | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 1.02M | 511K |
| Shares sold | -513K (50%) | |
| Reported value | $26.3M | $21.2M |
| Portfolio weight | 3.01% | 2.21% |
| Rank in portfolio | 24th of 45 |
How much did John W. Rogers Jr. cut KN?
John W. Rogers Jr. sold 513K shares of KN during 2026 Q2, cutting the stake from 1.02M to 511K. The reported value of the position fell by about $5.1M, from about $26.3M to about $21.2M.
Where does KN sit in the John W. Rogers Jr. portfolio?
KN ranks 24th of 45 stock positions in the John W. Rogers Jr. portfolio at 2.21%, about the fund's average stock position of 2%. The KN cut was the 2nd largest of the quarter's 39 position changes by percent change to portfolio. The largest stock position is CRL at 4.05%. Next come MSGE at 3.41% and OSW at 3.39%. The three largest stocks together are 10.84% of the book. Across the 2026 Q2 portfolio, John W. Rogers Jr. reported 45 stock positions, with 5 opened and 3 closed. The total portfolio value is about $959.5M, up 10% from the prior quarter.
How long has John W. Rogers Jr. held KN?
John W. Rogers Jr. first reported KN in the quarter ended September 30, 2019. The weight peaked at 3.06% in 2025 Q3. This is the second straight quarter of cuts. Last quarter the fund trimmed it by 10%. Every reported trade is on the John W. Rogers Jr. KN trade history page.
FAQ
How many KN shares did John W. Rogers Jr. sell in 2026 Q2?
John W. Rogers Jr. sold 513K shares of KN, 50% of the position, leaving 511K shares.
What remains of the KN position of John W. Rogers Jr.?
John W. Rogers Jr. still holds 511K shares of KN, worth about $21.2M at June 30, 2026 prices.
How much of the John W. Rogers Jr. portfolio is KN now?
KN is 2.21% of the John W. Rogers Jr. portfolio, down from 3.01% a quarter earlier.