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 7,296 funds
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Analysts bullish %
of 3 analysts
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
29% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 67 | Existing positions closed: 52
2% more funds holding
Funds holding: 357 [Q4 2024] → 363 (+6) [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
3 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$2.50
42%
downside
Avg. target
$3.67
16%
downside
High target
$6
38%
upside
3 analyst ratings
0 positive
0%
1 neutral
33%
2 negative
67%
Goldman Sachs Mark Delaney | 42%downside $2.50 | Sell Maintained | 28 Apr 2025 |
Baird Ben Kallo | 38%upside $6 | Neutral Maintained | 24 Apr 2025 |
UBS Joseph Spak | 42%downside $2.50 | Sell Downgraded | 10 Apr 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 9 articles about QS published over the past 30 days
Positive
The Motley Fool
2 days ago
Why QuantumScape Stock Jumped Almost 10% This Week
Some energy stocks have been soaring as investors look to get in early on new technologies that could help supply growing power demand. With electric vehicle (EV) sales continuing to increase and data centers popping up seemingly everywhere to supply increasing needs for artificial intelligence (AI) compute power, investors want to cash in too.
Positive
The Motley Fool
3 days ago
What's Fueling QuantumScape's Massive 2026 Growth Potential
QuantumScape (QS -2.06%) has plummeted -- but a breakthrough may be just around the corner. With cutting-edge solid-state battery technology and Volkswagen's backing, QuantumScape could become one of the top growth stories of the decade.
Neutral
The Motley Fool
4 days ago
Is QuantumScape's Business Starting to Gain Serious Traction?
QuantumScape (QS -0.46%) has dramatically underperformed the market over the past year, with shares falling by more than 20%. However, while this remains a pre-revenue business several years after making its publicly traded debut, there are also some impressive signs of progress in the EV battery innovator.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
4 days ago
Owning QuantumScape Stock Requires A Norm-Busting Angelic Mindset
Traditionally, a company like QuantumScape (QS) would be living on angel-investor capital. But nowadays, emerging companies go public faster than in the past. QS is developing a better lithium battery for EVs. If it works, it'll solve some huge problems. But it'll take several more years to see if it succeeds. Are you excited yet? Maybe not. Frankly, you really need to understand how batteries work to appreciate how bold an innovator QS is.
Negative
The Motley Fool
1 week ago
3 Hot Tech Stocks With More Potential Than Any Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrencies might be worthwhile plays for investors who have a high tolerance for risk. However, they're also notoriously volatile and difficult to value since they often trade on market hype or murky future expectations regrading their scarcity or utility.
Neutral
The Motley Fool
2 weeks ago
Insiders Selling QuantumScape Stock: What You Should Know Now
In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe break down a recent spate of stock selling by insiders at QuantumScape (QS -5.90%), and what investors should know right now.
Neutral
The Motley Fool
2 weeks ago
Better EV Stock: QuantumScape vs. ChargePoint
QuantumScape (QS) and ChargePoint (CHPT -1.27%) represent two different ways to invest in the growing electric vehicle (EV) market.
Negative
The Motley Fool
3 weeks ago
Why QuantumScape Stock Short-Circuited Today
QuantumScape (QS -14.90%) stock stumbled in Monday morning trading after The Wall Street Journal reported that partner General Motors (GM -0.71%) is getting cold feet about the EV revolution.
Positive
The Motley Fool
4 weeks ago
Why QuantumScape Stock Surged Higher Friday
Shares of QuantumScape (QS 10.68%) jumped as much as 14% today with the stock holding onto a gain of 10.6% as of 3:35 p.m. ET. New Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings might be what prompted the surge higher.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
QuantumScape: Growth Prospects Are Still Rosy, Reiterating My Buy Rating
QuantumScape Corporation continues to move forward with its new focus and planned distribution of QSE-5 B1 samples powered by Cobra. Its adequate cash runway and capital buffer, well-managed expenses, and consistency with its schedule may allow it to achieve its goals on time. Market risks are present, but the resilient EV demand and dropping oil prices can offset them.
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