Market Cap
$2.8B
QS
QuantumScape Corp
$4.64 ▲ +0.98%
Prev close $4.59Market cap$2.8B
ConsensusStrong Sell
12-mo target$6.66 (+43.7%)
▼ Bearish
Analyst conviction 1/10
Insider Selling Cluster (2 insiders)34 New Institutional Positions16 Institutional Exits Battery & Energy Storage
Snapshot
The big-picture read on QS right now — valuation, ownership and activity at a glance.
Cap Size
Mid Cap
Analyst Consensus
Sell (0%)
Inst. Holders
50 funds
Inst. Value
$1.6B
Inst. Activity
34 buys / 16 sells
Insider Activity
$0.00 buy / $6.2M sell
Insider Net $
-$6.2M
Social Sentiment
57° Neutral
SEC Reports
14
Price chart 30d -15.0%
Daily candles (open–high–low–close) with volume. Green = up day, red = down day.
No data for this timeframe.
Vol
Recent activity
The latest filings, insider trades, analyst actions, press and options flow — newest first.
Sep 18, 2026 short_volume
Short Volume: QS — 57.4% short (3.5M / 6.1M)
Short: 3,477,462 | Exempt: 201 | TRF Vol: 6,055,523 | Short Ratio: 57.4% | Off-exchange volume (dark
Sep 15, 2026 Insider
Holme Timothy disposed of 22,500 shares
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
Sep 15, 2026 Insider
Holme Timothy sold 22,500 shares
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER @ $5.09 ($114.5K)
Sep 15, 2026 Insider
Aug 18, 2026 SEC Holme Timothy sold 75,000 shares
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER @ $5.09 ($381.6K)
No summary provided
144 — Impact 5/10
Michael O. McCarthy III, an officer of QuantumScape, filed a Form 144 notice of intent to sell 35,801 shares of Class A
144 — Impact 2/10
Two top executives at QuantumScape (CFO and CTO) sold small open-market positions totaling $321K over a one-week window.
CLUSTER — Impact 2/10
Jun 30, 2026 Inst.
BlackRock, Inc. — ADD
28,560,041 shares ($215.9M)
Analyst ratings buy % +0.0%
How Wall Street rates the stock today, and the latest firm-by-firm actions.
0% rate it Buy or better · 17 analysts
Recent analyst actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Firm rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | TD Cowen | MAINTAIN | Hold | 56% |
Monthly consensus history
| Period | Str. Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Str. Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 0% | |
| Aug 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 0% | |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 0% | |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 0% | |
| May 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 0% |
Price targets
Where 8 covering analysts think QS trades over the next 12 months.
$6.66 +43.7% upside Strong Buy
Current$4.64 Low$2.50 Median$7.50 High$10.00 8 analysts
$2.50$10.00
Analyst rating None as of Oct 2, 2026
Social media sentiment mood +0.0%
Retail-investor mood aggregated across social media. 0° = very bearish, 100° = very bullish.
57°
Neutral
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Reports & filings
AI-scored summaries of recent SEC filings and press releases, with sentiment and impact.
14 SEC filing reports analyzed · 0 bullish, 1 bearish, 0 mixed, 13 neutral · avg impact 2.9/10.
NEUTRAL1445/10
No summary provided
Aug 18, 2026
NEUTRAL1442/10
Michael O. McCarthy III, an officer of QuantumScape, filed a Form 144 notice of intent to sell 35,80
Aug 18, 2026
NEUTRALCLUSTER2/10
Two top executives at QuantumScape (CFO and CTO) sold small open-market positions totaling $321K ove
Jul 7, 2026
NEUTRAL1442/10
Jeffrey B. Straubel, a director of QuantumScape, filed a Form 144 notice of intent to sell 27,106 sh
Jun 11, 2026
Upcoming & catalyst events
Scheduled dates plus disclosed catalysts — earnings, dividends, enforcement, FDA and clinical-trial events. Colored dot = impact.
Sep 18, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: QS — 57.4% short (3.5M / 6.1M)
Short: 3,477,462 | Exempt: 201 | TRF Vol: 6,055,523 | Short Ratio: 57.4% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Sep 16, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: QS — 66.0% short (3.9M / 5.9M)
Short: 3,914,769 | Exempt: 7,700 | TRF Vol: 5,934,932 | Short Ratio: 66.0% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Sep 15, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: QS — 65.8% short (3.1M / 4.7M)
Short: 3,102,557 | Exempt: 33,640 | TRF Vol: 4,716,238 | Short Ratio: 65.8% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Sep 14, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: QS — 61.4% short (3.5M / 5.7M)
Short: 3,500,512 | Exempt: 34,784 | TRF Vol: 5,698,268 | Short Ratio: 61.4% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Sep 11, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: QS — 59.4% short (2.3M / 3.8M)
Short: 2,255,058 | Exempt: 25,541 | TRF Vol: 3,797,494 | Short Ratio: 59.4% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Earnings estimates
Forecast earnings per share and revenue by period — and whether estimates are rising.
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | 30d Rev | Up/Dn | Revenue | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $-0.17 | $-0.18–$-0.17 | 4.2% | +2.3% | 1↑ 0↓ | $0.0B | 5 |
| Next Q | $-0.17 | $-0.19–$-0.16 | -2.0% | +2.3% | 1↑ 0↓ | $0.0B | 5 |
| Current FY | $-0.67 | $-0.69–$-0.64 | 11.3% | +3.9% | 4↑ 0↓ | $0.0B | 5 |
| Next FY | $-0.68 | $-0.78–$-0.52 | -1.8% | -0.4% | 1↑ 1↓ | $0.0B | 6 |
Current-quarter EPS estimate — revision history
| When | EPS estimate | Change vs now |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $-0.171 | — |
| 7d ago | $-0.175 | +0.004 |
| 30d ago | $-0.175 | +0.004 |
| 60d ago | $-0.174 | +0.003 |
| 90d ago | $-0.174 | +0.003 |
Institutional ownership
Which big funds own QS (from quarterly 13F filings) and who is adding or trimming.
50 institutional holders with $1.6B total value (205,913,302 shares) as of 2026-Q2. Top holders: BlackRock,, VANGUARD, VANGUARD. Net buying activity: 34 institutions added/increased vs 16 reduced.
Top holders — 2026-Q2
| Fund | Shares | Value | % Tracked | Last move |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | 28,560,041 | $215.9M | 13.9% | ADD +31.0% |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 21,116,099 | $159.6M | 10.3% | — |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 18,728,511 | $141.6M | 9.1% | — |
| Capricorn Investment Group LLC | 11,496,990 | $86.9M | 5.6% | — |
| GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 8,830,153 | $66.8M | 4.3% | — |
| STATE STREET CORP | 8,217,017 | $62.1M | 4.0% | — |
| SUSQUEHANNA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLP | 7,436,500 | $56.2M | 3.6% | — |
| GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC | 7,359,165 | $55.6M | 3.6% | ADD +40.2% |
| D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc. | 7,265,875 | $54.9M | 3.5% | TRIM -63.2% |
| DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 7,088,391 | $53.6M | 3.4% | — |
Recent position changes
| Fund | Action | Prev | Current | Change | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | ADD | 21,809,688 | 28,560,041 | +31.0% | $215.9M |
| GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC | ADD | 5,248,337 | 7,359,165 | +40.2% | $55.6M |
| D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc. | TRIM | 19,742,577 | 7,265,875 | -63.2% | $54.9M |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | DOUBLED | 489,816 | 3,322,664 | +578.3% | $25.1M |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | TRIM | 4,419,643 | 3,167,859 | -28.3% | $23.9M |
| CANADA PENSION PLAN INVESTMENT BOARD | ADD | 2,057,200 | 2,613,400 | +27.0% | $19.8M |
| Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. | TRIM | 3,558,178 | 1,914,467 | -46.2% | $14.5M |
| Point72 Asset Management, L.P. | TRIM | 3,533,531 | 1,860,426 | -47.3% | $14.1M |
| Nuveen, LLC | DOUBLED | 791,519 | 1,620,219 | +104.7% | $12.2M |
| LPL Financial LLC | ADD | 865,179 | 1,103,910 | +27.6% | $8.3M |
Insider activity
Buying and selling by company executives and directors (SEC Form 4).
12 insiders, 50 transactions. Net -$6.2M — $0.00 bought, $6.2M sold.
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Holme Timothy | CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER | CONVERT | 22,500 | — | — |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Holme Timothy | CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER | SELL | 22,500 | $5.09 | $114.5K |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Holme Timothy | CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER | SELL | 75,000 | $5.09 | $381.6K |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Holme Timothy | CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER | CONVERT | 22,500 | — | — |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Holme Timothy | CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER | SELL | 12,723 | $6.01 | $76.5K |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Holme Timothy | CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER | CONVERT | 12,723 | — | — |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Holme Timothy | CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER | CONVERT | 12,723 | — | — |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Holme Timothy | CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER | SELL | 20,345 | $5.76 | $117.1K |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Holme Timothy | CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER | CONVERT | 21,531 | — | — |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Holme Timothy | CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER | CONVERT | 21,531 | — | — |
Short interest & halts
FINRA semi-monthly short positions, Reg SHO threshold status, and recent trading halts for QS.
Shares short
97,844,554
Settlement Sep 15, 2026
Change vs prior
-0.5%
Semi-monthly cycle
Days to cover
10.5
At avg daily volume
Of shares outstanding
≈15.8%
Estimate — not % of float
All QS filing & press-release reports (14)
- 144 reportAug 18, 2026
- 144 reportAug 18, 2026
- CLUSTER reportJul 7, 2026
- 144 reportJun 11, 2026
- CLUSTER reportMay 22, 2026
- 144 reportMay 19, 2026
- 144 reportMay 19, 2026
- CLUSTER reportMay 14, 2026
- 144 reportMay 12, 2026
- 8-K reportApr 22, 2026
- PRESS-RELEASE reportApr 22, 2026
- PRESS-RELEASE reportApr 8, 2026
- CLUSTER reportMar 13, 2026
- 8-K reportMar 5, 2026