QuantumScape
About: QuantumScape Corp is engaged in the development of next-generation solid-state lithium-metal batteries for use in electric vehicles and other applications. The company's solid-state lithium-metal battery technology is designed to offer greater energy density, faster charging, and enhanced safety. Its battery cells have none of the host materials used in conventional anodes.
Employees: 800
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Funds holding %
of 7,323 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
42% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 115 | Existing positions reduced: 81
31% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 68 | Existing positions closed: 52
2% more funds holding
Funds holding: 357 [Q4 2024] → 364 (+7) [Q1 2025]
7% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $35.9M | Put options by funds: $33.6M
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 3 [Q4 2024] → 3 (+0) [Q1 2025]
1.92% less ownership
Funds ownership: 32.55% [Q4 2024] → 30.63% (-1.92%) [Q1 2025]
17% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $776M [Q4 2024] → $646M (-$130M) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
1 Wall Street Analyst provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$11
25%
upside
Avg. target
$11
25%
upside
High target
$11
25%
upside
1 analyst rating
0 positive
0%
1 neutral
100%
0 negative
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Baird Ben Kallo | 25%upside $11 | Neutral Maintained | 24 Jul 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 32 articles about QS published over the past 30 days
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 day ago
QuantumScape: Inspired By Key Milestones But Volatility Remains
QuantumScape's breakthrough solid-state battery technology addresses key market gaps: high energy density, fast charging, and long life cycle, positioning it as an industry leader. Recent milestones—Cobra separator integration, PowerCo partnership expansion, and prototype success—boost my confidence in the company's commercialization path for 2026. Despite being pre-revenue, prudent financial management and an extended cash runway to 2029 support my bullish outlook as QuantumScape nears commercialization.
Neutral
The Motley Fool
2 days ago
QuantumScape Posts Narrower Loss in Q2
QuantumScape (QS -4.68%), an advanced battery technology company developing solid-state lithium-metal batteries, released its fiscal second-quarter results on July 23, 2025. The most noteworthy news was the company's expanded partnership with PowerCo, a Volkswagen subsidiary, which could bring in up to $131 million in milestone payments over the next two years, and the successful progress toward new commercial and technological milestones.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 days ago
Is QuantumScape in a Bubble After Its Blistering One-Month Rally?
The solid-state battery startup QuantumScape QS has seen its stock more than double over the past month, fueled by a mix of technical breakthroughs and renewed excitement around its deepening partnership with German auto giant Volkswagen VWAGY. While QuantumScape's story and potential might be compelling, its recent surge raises questions about whether the stock has run too far, too fast.
Negative
Forbes
2 days ago
QuantumScape: QS Stock To $0?
While QuantumScape's recent Cobra separator breakthrough has ignited significant investor enthusiasm, it's crucial to acknowledge that multiple pathways could still lead to complete value destruction, despite the promising technical progress.
Positive
The Motley Fool
3 days ago
Is QuantumScape Stock a Buy Now?
QuantumScape (QS -5.66%) is leading the charge to revolutionize energy storage with its innovative solid-state lithium-metal battery technology for electric vehicles and other applications. Its cutting-edge battery technology promises higher energy density and faster charging times, while also significantly improving safety compared to traditional lithium-ion batteries.
Negative
The Motley Fool
5 days ago
Why QuantumScape Stock Is Sinking Today
QuantumScape (QS -5.94%) stock is being hit with big sell-offs Friday in response to bearish analyst coverage. The company's share price was down 6.3% as of 3 p.m.
Positive
24/7 Wall Street
5 days ago
Can Shares of QuantumScape Hit $15 Again?
The company ended its second quarter with $797.5 million in cash and extended its cash runway into 2029.
Positive
MarketBeat
5 days ago
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Neutral
The Motley Fool
5 days ago
Why QuantumScape Stock Is Plunging This Week Even After Good News for Investors
QuantumScape (QS -6.18%) shares have plunged this week. The developer of efficient solid-state electric vehicle (EV) batteries gave investors its quarterly financial and operational update on Wednesday with one positive surprise.
Positive
24/7 Wall Street
6 days ago
Live Reactions After Quantumscape (QS) Earnings?
QuantumScape recently had a breakthrough that drove its stock into the stratosphere.
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