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
0
Funds holding %
of 7,425 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 5 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
65% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $91.7M | Put options by funds: $55.5M
14% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 75 | Existing positions closed: 66
3.65% more ownership
Funds ownership: 28.86% [Q3] → 32.51% (+3.65%) [Q4]
10% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 103 | Existing positions reduced: 94
3% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $750M [Q3] → $775M (+$25.3M) [Q4]
1% more funds holding
Funds holding: 354 [Q3] → 357 (+3) [Q4]
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 3 [Q3] → 3 (+0) [Q4]
Research analyst outlook
5 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$2.50
36%
downside
Avg. target
$5
28%
upside
High target
$8
105%
upside
5 analyst ratings
1 positive
20%
2 neutral
40%
2 negative
40%
Goldman Sachs Mark Delaney 54% 1-year accuracy 21 / 39 met price target | 36%downside $2.50 | Sell Maintained | 28 Apr 2025 |
Baird Ben Kallo 53% 1-year accuracy 21 / 40 met price target | 53%upside $6 | Neutral Maintained | 24 Apr 2025 |
UBS Joseph Spak 31% 1-year accuracy 5 / 16 met price target | 36%downside $2.50 | Sell Downgraded | 10 Apr 2025 |
Evercore ISI Group Chris McNally 25% 1-year accuracy 2 / 8 met price target | 105%upside $8 | Outperform Maintained | 18 Feb 2025 |
Truist Securities Jordan Levy 23% 1-year accuracy 9 / 40 met price target | 53%upside $6 | Hold Maintained | 14 Feb 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 11 articles about QS published over the past 30 days
Positive
The Motley Fool
3 days ago
Should You Buy QuantumScape While It's Below $4.50?
Battery technology is at the heart of the electric vehicle (EV) revolution, and over time, these batteries have evolved from bulky, low-efficiency power sources to the high-density energy packs we see today. This technology has pushed EVs forward, but further improvements could be made.
Neutral
The Motley Fool
6 days ago
Is QuantumScape Stock a Buy Now?
Electric vehicles (EVs) have emerged as a viable alternative to combustion engines. But today's consumers expect longer range, faster charging, and lower prices.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
QuantumScape Corporation (QS) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
QuantumScape Corporation (NYSE:QS ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 23, 2025 5:00 PM ET Company Participants John Saager - Vice President, Capital Markets and FP&A Siva Sivaram - President and Chief Executive Officer Kevin Hettrich - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Jordan Levy - Truist Securities Winnie Dong - Deutsche Bank Mark Delaney - Goldman Sachs Mark Shooter - William Blair Joe Spak - UBS Operator Good day and welcome to QuantumScape's First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call. John Saager, QuantumScape's, Vice President of Capital Markets, you may begin your conference.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 week ago
QuantumScape Reports First Quarter 2025 Business and Financial Results
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--QuantumScape Corporation (NYSE: QS), a leader in developing next-generation solid-state lithium-metal batteries, today announced its business and financial results for the first quarter of 2025, which ended March 31. The company posted a letter to shareholders on its Investor Relations website, ir.quantumscape.com, that details first-quarter financial results and provides a business update. QuantumScape will host a live webcast today at 2 p.m. Pacific Time (5.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 week ago
QuantumScape and Murata Announce Framework for Ceramics Collaboration
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--QuantumScape Corporation (NYSE: QS), a global leader in next-generation solid-state lithium-metal battery technology, and Murata Manufacturing Co. have entered into the first phase of an agreement to explore a collaboration for high-volume manufacturing of ceramic film for QS's solid-state battery technology. Murata Manufacturing Co. is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and sale of ceramic-based passive electronic components & solutions, commun.
Positive
The Motley Fool
1 week ago
Here's Why QuantumScape Stock Is a Buy Before April 23
QuantumScape (QS 1.97%) initially attracted a stampede of bulls when it went public by merging with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) on Nov. 27, 2020. The solid state battery maker's stock opened at $24.80 and surged to a record high of $131.67 less than a month later.
Positive
The Motley Fool
1 week ago
If You'd Invested $1,000 in QuantumScape Stock 4 Years Ago Here's How Much You'd Have Today
In 2021, the electric vehicle (EV) industry stood at the cusp of an exciting future. Since then, though, EV sales growth has slowed notably, and some of the top names in the industry are attracting more controversy than investor interest.
Neutral
Business Wire
3 weeks ago
QuantumScape Announces Timing of First Quarter 2025 Business Results and Webcast
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--QuantumScape Corporation (NYSE: QS), a leader in developing next-generation solid-state lithium-metal batteries, today announced it will release its 2025 first-quarter business results after market close on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. This will be followed by a conference call at 2 p.m. Pacific Time (5 p.m. Eastern Time). Siva Sivaram, chief executive officer, and Kevin Hettrich, chief financial officer, will participate on the call. Starting today, April 9, sh.
Positive
The Motley Fool
3 weeks ago
Why QuantumScape's Focus on Producing Samples in 2025 Could Be a Game Changer for This Auto Market Supplier
When QuantumScape (QS -4.39%) reported its 2024 financial results, it highlighted some key achievements. The big ones were all around producing samples of its various solid-state battery products.
Positive
The Motley Fool
3 weeks ago
Did BYD Charge Past Tesla? 1 Stock That Could Beat Both at Their Own Game
In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe break down BYD's (BYDD.F -7.26%) latest battery tech, what it means for Tesla (TSLA -10.39%), and why QuantumScape (QS -4.39%) might be a bigger winner than either.
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