QuantumScape (QS) to Release Quarterly Earnings on Wednesday

QuantumScape (NYSE:QS) will likely be announcing its Q1 2026 results after the market closes on Wednesday, April 22nd. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of ($0.1785) per share and revenue of $1.00 million for the quarter. Investors may visit the the company’s upcoming Q1 2026 earning results page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET.

QuantumScape (NYSE:QS) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, February 11th. The company reported ($0.17) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.16) by ($0.01). During the same period in the previous year, the company posted ($0.22) EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up .0% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts expect QuantumScape to post $-1 EPS for the current fiscal year and $-1 EPS for the next fiscal year.

QuantumScape Price Performance

NYSE QS opened at $7.18 on Tuesday. QuantumScape has a 52 week low of $3.65 and a 52 week high of $19.07. The company has a current ratio of 21.14, a quick ratio of 21.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.02. The stock has a market cap of $4.40 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -8.86 and a beta of 2.54. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $6.90 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $10.59.

Insider Activity at QuantumScape

In other news, CTO Timothy Holme sold 127,077 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, April 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $6.18, for a total value of $785,335.86. Following the completion of the sale, the chief technology officer directly owned 1,108,182 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $6,848,564.76. This represents a 10.29% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, insider Michael O. Mccarthy III sold 45,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, March 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $6.73, for a total transaction of $302,850.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 954,219 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $6,421,893.87. This represents a 4.50% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 666,925 shares of company stock valued at $4,483,577. 5.48% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Trading of QuantumScape

Institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Russell Investments Group Ltd. lifted its stake in shares of QuantumScape by 685.5% in the 2nd quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 3,794 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 3,311 shares during the period. Scarborough Advisors LLC lifted its stake in QuantumScape by 568.9% during the fourth quarter. Scarborough Advisors LLC now owns 6,074 shares of the company’s stock valued at $63,000 after purchasing an additional 5,166 shares during the last quarter. Meeder Asset Management Inc. acquired a new stake in QuantumScape during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $68,000. Quarry LP acquired a new stake in QuantumScape during the third quarter valued at approximately $115,000. Finally, Blair William & Co. IL acquired a new stake in QuantumScape during the third quarter valued at approximately $124,000. 29.87% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research analysts have commented on QS shares. TD Cowen restated a “hold” rating on shares of QuantumScape in a research report on Wednesday, February 18th. HSBC upgraded shares of QuantumScape from a “reduce” rating to a “hold” rating and decreased their target price for the stock from $10.50 to $8.30 in a research report on Wednesday, February 18th. Morgan Stanley decreased their target price on shares of QuantumScape from $12.00 to $8.50 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, February 18th. Finally, Robert W. Baird set a $12.00 target price on shares of QuantumScape in a research report on Thursday, February 12th. Six investment analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, QuantumScape currently has an average rating of “Reduce” and an average price target of $9.90.

QuantumScape Company Profile

QuantumScape Corporation is a development-stage company specializing in the research and commercialization of next-generation solid-state lithium-metal batteries for electric vehicles. The company’s core technology replaces the traditional liquid electrolyte with a solid ceramic separator, aiming to deliver higher energy density, faster charging times and enhanced safety compared to conventional lithium-ion cells. QuantumScape’s product roadmap focuses on enabling electric vehicle manufacturers to extend driving range and reduce charging downtime, addressing key barriers to widespread EV adoption.

Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Jose, California, QuantumScape has attracted significant strategic investment and formed partnerships with leading automotive OEMs.