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QuantumScape(NASDAQ) QS

Market Cap$2.50BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2020)-59%
5 Year-83%
1 Year-73%
1 Month-18%
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$3.89
-3.47%
-0.14Today
After hours$3.91+$0.02 (+0.51%)
QuantumScape last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 4.032026-10-23
QuantumScape stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+0.5%USD 4.012026-10-16
1 month-17.92%USD 4.912026-09-23
3 month-17.5%USD 4.892026-07-24
Year to date-61.32%USD 10.422025-12-31
1 year-72.51%USD 14.662025-10-23
3 year-31.46%USD 5.882023-10-24
5 year-82.55%USD 23.102021-10-22
Since inception-59.29%USD 9.902020-08-17

QuantumScape Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$2.50BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$0.00

Net Income (TTM)

-$383.62M

EPS (TTM)

-$0.63

P/E Ratio

-6.44

Dividend

$0.00

Beta (Volatility)

2.26 (High)

Price

$3.89

Volume

13,590,277.021

Open

$4.01

Previous Close

$3.90

Daily Range

$3.82 - $4.02

52-Week Range

$3.80 - $18.56

Estimated Earnings Date

Feb 10, 2027

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About QuantumScape

QuantumScape NASDAQ:QS makes next-generation batteries for electric cars. These batteries help vehicles travel farther and charge much faster. The technology also improves safety compared to standard batteries.

The Battery Tech Menu

  • Solid-State Separator: A proprietary ceramic layer that keeps battery parts separate while allowing energy to flow.
  • Anode-Free Architecture: A design that removes the negative terminal material to save space and weight.
  • QSE-5 Cell: A prototype battery cell designed to power mainstream electric vehicles.
  • Battery Modules: Full systems that manage heat and electricity for vehicle integration.

Milestones on the Road

  • Shipped first A0 prototype battery cells to multiple automotive manufacturers for testing in 2022.
  • Partnered with Volkswagen and PowerCo to power an electric motorcycle in 2025.
  • Inaugurated a highly automated battery cell pilot production line in San Jose, California, in Feb. 2026.
  • Entered into a collaboration agreement with PowerCo in July 2024 to industrialize battery technology.
  • Amended the PowerCo agreement in Oct. 2026 to explore applications in data centers and robotics.

What Makes the Tech Different

QuantumScape uses a proprietary solid-state ceramic separator to enable an anode-free battery design. This architecture eliminates materials found in conventional batteries to potentially lower manufacturing costs. The company is transitioning from laboratory research to automated pilot production to prepare for large-scale manufacturing.

The Financial Scorecard

  • Net loss was $84.5 million in the three-month period ended Sept. 30, 2026, down 20% year over year.
  • Research and development expenses were $241.0 million in the nine-month period ended Sept. 30, 2026, down 17% year over year.
  • Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities totaled $819.8 million as of Sept. 30, 2026.
  • The company received a $28.9 million capital contribution under the PowerCo agreement in the nine-month period ended Sept. 30, 2026.

Bottom Line

QuantumScape is transforming from a research organization into a developer of commercial-grade solid-state batteries. It relies on strategic partnerships and automated production to bring its technology to the electric vehicle market.

AI Generated • Oct 24, 2026

Industry

Auto Components

Employees

700

CEO

Srinivasan Sivaram, PhD

Headquarters

San Jose, CA 95110, US

QS Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

0.00%

Operating Margin

0.00%

Net Income Margin

0.00%

Return on Equity

-35.50%

Return on Capital

-38.11%

Return on Assets

-34.28%

Earnings Yield

-15.53%

Dividend Yield

0.00%

Payout Ratio

0.00%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$2.50BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

619.11M

Volume

13.59M

Avg. Volume

15.99M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

-$43.54M

Operating Income

-$418.18M

EBITDA

-$333.64M

Operating Cash Flow

-$227.47M

Capital Expenditure

-$31.32M

Free Cash Flow

-$258.79M

Cash & ST Invst.

$819.78M

Total Debt

$65.05M

QuantumScape Performance Analysis

QuantumScape annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 0N/A
20232023-12-31USD 0N/A
20242024-12-31USD 0N/A
20252025-12-31USD 0N/A
QuantumScape sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42025-12-31N/A
Q12026-03-31N/A
Q22026-06-30N/A
Q32026-09-30N/A
QuantumScape annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD -0.9581.5%
20232023-12-31USD -0.961.2%
20242024-12-31USD -0.94-2.3%
20252025-12-31USD -0.76-19.7%
QuantumScape sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42025-12-315.6%
Q12026-03-315.9%
Q22026-06-30N/A
Q32026-09-3012.5%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Currently no data to display.

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q3 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$0.00

N/A

Gross Profit

$0.00

+100.0%

Gross Margin

0.00%

N/A

Market Cap

$2.50BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$3.56M

N/A

Employees

700

N/A

Net Income

-$84.48M

+20.2%

EBITDA

-$71.28M

+20.3%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q3 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$819.78M

-18.3%

Total Debt

$65.05M

-10.9%

Accounts Receivable

$0.00

N/A

Inventory

$0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

$56.09M

-13.6%

Short Term Debt

$8.96M

+11.3%

Return on Assets

-34.28%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

-39.18%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

-$59.51M

+19.1%

Operating Cash Flow

-$55.06M

+13.6%

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Questions About QS

What is the current price of QuantumScape?

QuantumScape is trading at $3.90 per share.

What is the 52-week range for QuantumScape?

Over the past 52 weeks, QuantumScape has traded between $3.80 and $18.56.

How much debt does QuantumScape have?

As of the most recent reporting period, QuantumScape reported total debt of $65.05M.

How much cash does QuantumScape have on hand?

QuantumScape reported $75.60M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is QuantumScape’s dividend yield?

QuantumScape does not currently have a dividend yield.

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