QuantumScape (QS.US) Price Target 2026/2027: 45% Upside – Rating and Stock Analysis

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Price history for QuantumScape (QS.US) – stock price at $4.65, October 2026
QuantumScape stock price – price development 2026. Updated Oct 7, 2026.
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QuantumScape Price Target 2026: Analysts See 43% Upside

The average price target for QuantumScape is $6.66. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock may be undervalued, because the price target is higher than the current price. The stock is 43.23% below the target, which can point to potential returns within the next 12 months if the analysts' view proves right. Also consider the stock's valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S and P/B, plus the technical analysis further down the page, for the full picture.

Is QuantumScape overvalued or undervalued?

QuantumScape is currently undervalued with a gap of 43.2% relative to the price target.


The current price is $4.65, which places QuantumScape in the undervalued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $5.99, and overvalued when the price exceeds $7.33.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For QuantumScape, the fair value range lies between $5.99 and $7.33.


See the full price target analysis for QuantumScape →

Analyst Ratings for QuantumScape stock in 2026: Hold

9 analysts cover QuantumScape. Analysts are mostly neutral — 55.6% recommend Hold. The average price target is $6.66, which gives an upside of 43.2% from the current price.

Consensus: Hold (2.67/5)
Strong Buy
1 (11.1%)
Hold
5 (55.6%)
Sell
1 (11.1%)
Strong Sell
2 (22.2%)
Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy
2.67 out of 5 based on 9 analysts

About QuantumScape – Auto Parts

QuantumScape Corporation develops and sells lithium-metal batteries, mainly for electric vehicles. The company earns money by selling this battery technology once it is ready for the market.

QuantumScape is what is called a development company. This means it is still working to get its technology ready to sell, rather than already selling products at a large scale. Its main technology is called "solid-state" batteries. In simple terms, this means the battery uses a solid material instead of a liquid to move energy inside it. The goal is to make batteries that work better and are safer than the batteries used today.

QuantumScape mainly focuses on the car industry, since electric vehicles need strong batteries. The company also sees possible uses in other products that need powerful energy storage.

QuantumScape was founded in 2010 and is based in San Jose, California, USA. The company is putting a lot of effort into finishing its technology so it can be sold widely.
Read more about the company

Key Figures for QuantumScape

$2.8B Market cap
- Revenue
Auto Parts Industry
- P/E
- P/S
2.88 P/B
United States Listed on exchange

What kind of stock is QuantumScape?

Speculative stock

QuantumScape is classified as a speculative stock.

Score Overview for QuantumScape

💰 Value Score 13/100 (Very Low)
⭐ Quality Score 15/100 (Very Low)
🚀 Momentum Score 4/100 (Very Low)
📊 Total Score 10/100

⚠️ 4 red flags identified 1 critical

Our analysis has identified 4 potential risk factors in QuantumScape that investors should be aware of.

⚠️ Weak financial health: The Piotroski score is only 3/9 – the company shows signs of weakened profitability, liquidity or capital structure.
⚠️ Weak balance sheet (elevated risk): Altman Z2 is 0.22 – the balance sheet is measurably weaker than average. This is a risk signal based on the numbers, not a bankruptcy prediction.
🚨 Negative return on equity: ROE is -39.1% – the company is generating a negative return for shareholders.
⚠️ High short interest: 19.4% of the shares are sold short – many professional investors are betting on price declines.

📈 Valuation

The P/B ratio is 2.9.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 3 out of 9 — weak financial health, be careful. Altman Z2 is 0.22 (weak balance sheet — elevated risk). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 14.2% — low debt, a solid balance sheet.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 19.36% — very high, the market is skeptical.

Insider Trading in QuantumScape 2026: The Signal Is negative

In 2026, insiders at QuantumScape have made 20 transactions, all of which were sales. On a net basis, insiders took $6,985,346 out of the stock. Active insiders include Holme Timothy, Hettrich Kevin, Straubel Jeffrey B and others. In the short term (last 3 months), the insider signal is negative.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): Negative

Insiders have exclusively sold shares over the last 3 months.

Over the last 3 months: 0 purchases and 3 sales. A net $575,402 out of the stock.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Negative

Insiders have exclusively sold shares in the recent period. This can suggest management sees limited opportunity.

Across the last 20 transactions: 0 purchases and 20 sales. A net $6,985,346 out of the stock.

Latest sale: Holme Timothy sold 75,000 shares at $5.09 each on 2026-09-15.

Who is selling: Holme Timothy, Hettrich Kevin, Straubel Jeffrey B, Singh Mohit, Timothy Holme and others.

Latest Insider Trades in QuantumScape (2026)

The table shows the last 20 reported insider transactions in QuantumScape. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2026-09-15 Holme Timothy Sell 75,000 5 381,750
2026-08-21 Holme Timothy Sell 12,723 6 76,465
2026-08-19 Holme Timothy Sell 20,345 6 117,187
2026-07-02 Holme Timothy Sell 102,991 7 749,774
2026-07-02 Hettrich Kevin Sell 9,800 7 71,344
2026-06-22 Hettrich Kevin Sell 9,800 8 77,812
2026-06-02 Holme Timothy Sell 150,320 9 1,397,976
2026-05-21 Holme Timothy Sell 92,972 8 765,160
2026-05-21 Hettrich Kevin Sell 9,800 8 78,988
2026-05-20 Holme Timothy Sell 127,077 8 953,078

Who is buying and selling QuantumScape shares in 2026?

The following insiders have sold shares: Holme Timothy, Hettrich Kevin, Straubel Jeffrey B, Singh Mohit, Timothy Holme and others. In total, $6,985,346 was sold across 20 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

QuantumScape Short Selling 2026: 19.4% Sold Short

Very high short interest: 19.4% of the free float
Short % of free float
19.4%
Assessment
Very high short interest
Short squeeze risk
High
Data source
EODHD
Reported about twice a month

Short interest over time: QuantumScape

0.0%11.9%23.8%
Peak 20.7% · 7/26
5/307/3110/1
19.4% today (very high)Peaked at 20.7% on Jul 26, 2026Essentially unchanged over the last 30 daysMeasured over 124 days
What does the trend tell you?
Short interest in QuantumScape has been fairly stable at 19.4% over the period. Neither many new short sellers have arrived nor many positions been closed.

What matters is when the curve starts to move. This is how shorting works: whoever shorts has borrowed the share and sold it, and to close the position again they must buy the share back. When short interest falls, shares are being bought back. So it is worth watching the trend, not just today's number.
The stock has a very high share of short selling. Between 10-20% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which points to considerable bearish sentiment. A positive earnings report or unexpectedly good news can trigger a short squeeze with sharp price gains.

What does this mean for you as an investor?
A short interest of 19.4% means that 19.4% of the freely traded shares in QuantumScape have been borrowed and sold by investors betting on falling prices. On positive surprises (e.g. a strong earnings report), short sellers can be forced to buy back shares quickly to close their positions, which can cause a short squeeze with sharp price gains in a short time.

The next potential catalyst is the earnings report on Oct 28, 2026. With a short interest of 19.4%, the report can trigger considerable volatility.

Short interest comes from our data provider EODHD. The figure is reported about twice a month; we check it every trading day.
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When Does QuantumScape Report Earnings – Next Date: Oct 28, 2026

The next earnings report from QuantumScape is scheduled for October 28, 2026. This report covers the third quarter (Q3), which ended on September 30, 2026.



Technical Analysis of QuantumScape 2026 – Signal: Strong Sell

Overall Technical Signal: Strong Sell

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated October 7, 2026.

Technical analysis of QuantumScape (QS.US) – RSI 35, MACD negative (bearish), daily candlestick chart October 2026
QuantumScape technical analysis – candlestick chart with RSI, MACD and volume profile. Updated Oct 7, 2026.

Trend Analysis of QuantumScape Corporation

QuantumScape Corporation is in a short-term downtrend. The price of $4.65 is 5.4% below the 20-day average ($4.91). Medium term, the picture is negative: the price is 13.7% below the 50-day average ($5.39). Long term, the stock is 36.0% below the 200-day average ($7.26), which signals a long-term downtrend.

Death Cross: The 50-day average (5.39) is below the 200-day average (7.26), which is a classic bearish signal for QuantumScape Corporation.

Is QuantumScape Corporation overbought or oversold?

QuantumScape Corporation has an RSI of 35.0. The stock sits in the lower part of the neutral zone, which points to weak momentum without being oversold. In the current downtrend, be careful about reading this as a buying opportunity.

MACD Analysis for QuantumScape Corporation

Daily MACD: MACD is negative (-0.260), which means the short-term trend is bearish (the 12-day EMA is below the 26-day EMA). MACD is below the signal line (-0.255) by 0.005, which confirms growing negative momentum in the downtrend.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is negative (-0.885), which indicates a broader bearish long-term trend. MACD5 is below the signal line (-0.811) by 0.074, which confirms continued negative long-term momentum.

Overall MACD assessment: Both the daily and weekly MACD are negative and below their signal lines. Trend and momentum are negative across time horizons – the strongest bearish signal.

Risk Profile for QuantumScape Corporation

QuantumScape Corporation has an annual standard deviation of 75.8%, which classifies the stock as Extremely speculative. Only risk-tolerant investors should consider this stock, because the price swings can be very large.

Overall Technical Conclusion for QuantumScape Corporation

Trend: Negative. The price trades below SMA50 and SMA200.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bearish (-0.260). Weekly bearish (-0.885).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily falling. Weekly falling.

RSI: 35.0 – neutral.

Technical signal: Strong Sell

The price is in a downtrend (below SMA50/SMA200) and MACD is negative on both a daily and weekly basis. Avoid buying and consider closing existing positions.

Frequently Asked Questions About QuantumScape stock in 2026

Should you buy QuantumScape stock now?
No, the technical signal for QuantumScape is currently Strong Sell. QuantumScape trades at $4.65 as of Oct 7, 2026. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is negative (bearish trend) at -0.260 with falling momentum (signal: -0.255); RSI is at 35.0 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term downtrend (price below the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $6.66 points to 43.2% upside. The stock is in a broader downtrend (below SMA50/SMA200). Buying in a downtrend is generally not recommended. This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for QuantumScape stock?
The average analyst price target for QuantumScape is $6.66. The current price is $4.65, which gives an upside of 43.2%. Based on this, the stock is considered undervalued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $5.99 and $7.33.
Is QuantumScape a dividend stock?
No, QuantumScape does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders. The company reinvests its profits in growth instead of paying dividends.
What is the risk of QuantumScape stock?
QuantumScape is rated as a stock in the risk category Extremely speculative. the annual standard deviation is 75.8%, which classifies the stock as Extremely speculative.
Is QuantumScape overvalued?
No, QuantumScape is considered undervalued based on the analyst price target (43.2% upside). QuantumScape has the following valuation ratios: a P/B ratio of 2.9. The analyst price target suggests that the stock is undervalued by 43.2%.
Is QuantumScape overbought?
No, QuantumScape is not overbought. RSI is at 35.0 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 35.0 (neutral zone between 30-70), which signals neither overbought nor oversold. In addition, the price is 5.4% below the 20-day average (short-term downtrend). In addition, MACD is negative with falling momentum (bearish).
When is the next QuantumScape earnings report?
QuantumScape reports its next earnings on October 28, 2026. The stock currently trades at $4.65.
Is QuantumScape shorted?
Yes, QuantumScape is shorted with 19.4% of the free float sold short. This is a very high level of short selling, which points to considerable bearish sentiment. A positive earnings report or unexpectedly good news can trigger a short squeeze with sharp price gains. The figure comes from our data provider EODHD, is reported about twice a month, and we check it every trading day.
Are insiders buying QuantumScape stock?
No, insiders are not buying QuantumScape shares – they are net sellers. Over the last 3 months, insiders have made 0 purchases and 3 sales. On a net basis, 575,402 $ worth of shares were sold. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 0 purchases and 20 sales, with a net 6,985,346 $ sold. Active sellers include Holme Timothy, Hettrich Kevin, Straubel Jeffrey B and others. Insider selling can have several explanations (e.g. planned 10b5-1 sales, portfolio diversification or taxes), but sustained selling by several insiders is worth watching closely.
Is QuantumScape a good stock?
Based on our total score, QuantumScape is rated as a disastrous stock with a total score of 10 out of 100. The stock scores very low on value, quality and momentum – it is among the worst in our database. The score is made up of Value: 13/100, Quality: 15/100, Momentum: 4/100. In addition: analysts see 43.2% upside to the price target; technical signal: Strong Sell. Whether QuantumScape is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for QuantumScape stock?
The outlook for QuantumScape based on current data: the average analyst price target is $6.66 (+43.2%); the stock is in a downtrend (below SMA50 and SMA200); the next earnings report is due on Oct 28, 2026, which can move the price. Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is QuantumScape stock falling?
QuantumScape is falling right now. The technical indicators show: the price is 5.4% below the 20-day average; MACD is negative with falling momentum (bearish signal); short interest is 19.4% (high – many are betting on a decline); insiders have mostly been selling the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis and insider section above.
How high can QuantumScape go?
The average analyst price target for QuantumScape is $6.66, which corresponds to a potential gain of 43.2% from the current price of $4.65. The stock has traded between $4.54 and $19.07 over the last 52 weeks. The price is 75.6% below the 52-week high, which can indicate potential if the underlying fundamentals are intact. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can QuantumScape fall?
The stock has traded as low as $4.54 over the last 52 weeks — that is 2.4% below the current price of $4.65. The biggest decline (drawdown) in the same period was 76.2% from high to low. Within a year, the price typically swings about ±75.8% (standard deviation — a measure of price swings). A difficult year could therefore mean a further decline of that size. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does QuantumScape do?
QuantumScape Corporation develops and sells lithium-metal batteries, mainly for electric vehicles. The company earns money by selling this battery technology once it is ready for the market. QuantumScape is what is called a development company. This means it is still working ... The company belongs to the Consumer Cyclical sector, more specifically the Auto Parts industry, is headquartered in United States, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate QuantumScape as an investment.
Did QuantumScape raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from QuantumScape. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history above.
Is QuantumScape making money or losing money?
We have no current profitability data for QuantumScape. See the latest report in the earnings history above.
Can QuantumScape go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of QuantumScape is rated as elevated. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is 0.22 — that places the company in the weak zone. This is a probability based on the numbers, not a verdict — bankruptcy is not imminent. But the balance sheet is measurably weaker than average, so watch the debt, liquidity and possible capital raises. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 3 — which is weak. Debt relative to equity is 14% (low). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does QuantumScape have a lot of debt?
No, QuantumScape has low debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 14%. For the consumer cyclical sector, anything below 100% counts as low debt. Cyclical consumer companies can carry moderate debt in good times — high debt is risky in downturns. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector.

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