QuantumScape (QS) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $4.23, +7.63% vs the prior close of $3.93.
- Volume 16.74M shares, 1.2x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
QS jumps 7.6% to $4.23. Closed at $4.23, +7.63% vs the prior close of $3.93. Day range $3.80–$4.29, opened at $3.81.
QS daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — QS jumps 7.6% to $4.23
- Closed at $4.23, +7.63% vs the prior close of $3.93. Day range $3.80–$4.29, opened at $3.81.
- Volume was 16.74M shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 13.88M.
- Price is -19.5% vs its 50-day average ($5.25) and -39.8% vs its 200-day average ($7.03).
- 52-week range $3.80–$19.07; today's close sits at 3% of that range, 77.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — QS slides 4.6% to $3.93, a 52-week low, 4 down days in a row
- Closed at $3.93, -4.61% vs the prior close of $4.12. Day range $3.85–$4.07, opened at $4.03.
- Volume was 14.46M shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 13.90M.
- Price is -25.5% vs its 50-day average ($5.28) and -44.3% vs its 200-day average ($7.06).
- 52-week range $3.85–$19.07; today's close sits at 1% of that range, 79.4% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight losses.
Oct 13, 2026 — QS slides 3.5% to $4.12, a 52-week low, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $4.12, -3.51% vs the prior close of $4.27. Day range $4.12–$4.25, opened at $4.18.
- Volume was 12.18M shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 13.94M.
- Price is -22.5% vs its 50-day average ($5.31) and -41.9% vs its 200-day average ($7.09).
- 52-week range $4.12–$19.07; today's close sits at 0% of that range, 78.4% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 12, 2026 — QS slides 6.8% to $4.27, a 52-week low
- Closed at $4.27, -6.77% vs the prior close of $4.58. Day range $4.26–$4.55, opened at $4.55.
- Volume was 16.07M shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 14.10M.
- Price is -20.0% vs its 50-day average ($5.34) and -40.1% vs its 200-day average ($7.13).
- 52-week range $4.26–$19.07; today's close sits at 0% of that range, 77.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — QS ends flat (+0.0%) to $4.58
- Closed at $4.58, +0.00% vs the prior close of $4.58. Day range $4.51–$4.74, opened at $4.71.
- Volume was 11.96M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 14.38M.
- Price is -14.5% vs its 50-day average ($5.36) and -36.1% vs its 200-day average ($7.16).
- 52-week range $4.40–$19.07; today's close sits at 1% of that range, 76.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — QS rises 1.3% to $4.58
- Closed at $4.58, +1.33% vs the prior close of $4.52. Day range $4.40–$4.76, opened at $4.75.
- Volume was 22.02M shares, 1.5x its 50-day average of 14.53M.
- Price is -14.7% vs its 50-day average ($5.37) and -36.4% vs its 200-day average ($7.20).
- 52-week range $4.40–$19.07; today's close sits at 1% of that range, 76.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — QS dips 2.8% to $4.52, a 52-week low
- Closed at $4.52, -2.80% vs the prior close of $4.65. Day range $4.45–$4.57, opened at $4.56.
- Volume was 11.27M shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 15.16M.
- Price is -15.9% vs its 50-day average ($5.38) and -37.5% vs its 200-day average ($7.23).
- 52-week range $4.45–$19.07; today's close sits at 0% of that range, 76.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — QS rises 0.6% to $4.65
- Closed at $4.65, +0.65% vs the prior close of $4.62. Day range $4.62–$4.72, opened at $4.68.
- Volume was 13.59M shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 15.67M.
- Price is -13.7% vs its 50-day average ($5.39) and -36.0% vs its 200-day average ($7.26).
- 52-week range $4.46–$19.07; today's close sits at 1% of that range, 75.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — QS rises 1.1% to $4.62
- Closed at $4.62, +1.09% vs the prior close of $4.57. Day range $4.46–$4.64, opened at $4.56.
- Volume was 15.16M shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 16.03M.
- Price is -14.5% vs its 50-day average ($5.40) and -36.7% vs its 200-day average ($7.29).
- 52-week range $4.46–$19.07; today's close sits at 1% of that range, 75.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — QS dips 0.4% to $4.57
- Closed at $4.57, -0.44% vs the prior close of $4.59. Day range $4.55–$4.75, opened at $4.75.
- Volume was 11.52M shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 17.07M.
- Price is -15.5% vs its 50-day average ($5.41) and -37.6% vs its 200-day average ($7.33).
- 52-week range $4.54–$19.07; today's close sits at 0% of that range, 76.0% below the 52-week high.
QS latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about QS in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 7, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Holme Timothy converted 14,186 shares on Oct 5, 2026; now holds 1,597,261
- Holme Timothy sold 75,000 shares at $4.54 (≈$340.51K) on Oct 5, 2026; now holds 1,522,261
- Holme Timothy converted 22,500 shares on Oct 5, 2026; now holds 22,500
- Holme Timothy sold 22,500 shares at $4.54 (≈$102.15K) on Oct 5, 2026
- Holme Timothy converted 22,500 shares on Oct 5, 2026; now holds 22,500
- Holme Timothy sold 22,500 shares at $4.54 (≈$102.15K) on Oct 5, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 17, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Holme Timothy sold 75,000 shares at $5.09 (≈$381.58K) on Sep 15, 2026; now holds 1,583,075
- Holme Timothy converted 22,500 shares on Sep 15, 2026; now holds 22,500
- Holme Timothy sold 22,500 shares at $5.09 (≈$114.47K) on Sep 15, 2026
- Holme Timothy converted 22,500 shares on Sep 15, 2026; now holds 22,500
- Holme Timothy sold 22,500 shares at $5.09 (≈$114.47K) on Sep 15, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 15, 2026 · 144 — Notice of proposed sale (Form 144)
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Aug 25, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Holme Timothy sold 12,723 shares at $6.01 (≈$76.47K) on Aug 21, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Aug 20, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Holme Timothy sold 21,531 shares at $5.76 (≈$124.02K) on Aug 19, 2026
- Holme Timothy sold 20,345 shares at $5.76 (≈$117.19K) on Aug 19, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Aug 20, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Jul 24, 2026 · 10-Q — Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Net income: -$98.24M (prior year -$114.70M) (loss narrowed vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: -$0.16 (prior year -$0.20) (loss narrowed vs Jun 30, 2025)
Jul 22, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Jul 22, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 1.01 — Signed a material agreement.
- Item 1.02 — Ended a material agreement.
Things to know before you trade QS
- Last results release: Jul 22, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Apr 22, 2026, Feb 11, 2026, Oct 22, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Oct 21, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 2.41% (largest 7.6%).
- Liquidity: about 13.33M shares (≈$56.39M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $4.23 vs a range of $3.80–$19.07 (3% of the range).
- Dividends: no cash dividends in the last 2 years.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 25 sales; latest: Timothy Holme sold 75,000 shares on Sep 15, 2026.
- Latest filings: 10-Q Jul 24, 2026; 8-K Jul 22, 2026; 8-K Jul 22, 2026.
- Listing: Nasdaq · industry: Miscellaneous Electrical Machinery, Equipment & Supplies.
QS market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3.81 | 4.29 | 3.80 | 4.23 | 16.74M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4.03 | 4.07 | 3.85 | 3.93 | 14.46M |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4.18 | 4.25 | 4.12 | 4.12 | 12.18M |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4.55 | 4.55 | 4.26 | 4.27 | 16.07M |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4.71 | 4.74 | 4.51 | 4.58 | 11.96M |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 4.75 | 4.76 | 4.40 | 4.58 | 22.02M |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 4.56 | 4.57 | 4.45 | 4.52 | 11.27M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 4.68 | 4.72 | 4.62 | 4.65 | 13.59M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 4.56 | 4.64 | 4.46 | 4.62 | 15.16M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 4.75 | 4.75 | 4.55 | 4.57 | 11.52M |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 4.65 | 4.78 | 4.56 | 4.59 | 10.92M |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 4.66 | 4.80 | 4.56 | 4.64 | 11.68M |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 4.64 | 4.72 | 4.55 | 4.59 | 11.68M |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 4.83 | 4.84 | 4.54 | 4.56 | 16.44M |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 4.99 | 5.07 | 4.91 | 4.91 | 8.53M |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 4.88 | 4.96 | 4.76 | 4.94 | 11.55M |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 5.03 | 5.08 | 4.90 | 4.91 | 10.74M |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 5.19 | 5.19 | 5.02 | 5.05 | 13.16M |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 5.20 | 5.30 | 5.07 | 5.10 | 12.57M |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 5.24 | 5.30 | 4.96 | 5.03 | 14.37M |
About QuantumScape
QuantumScape (QS) is listed on the Nasdaq and classified by the SEC under “Miscellaneous Electrical Machinery, Equipment & Supplies”. Its business address is in SAN JOSE, CA. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 1811414.
QS board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Brad W Buss | Director | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Jeneanne Michelle Hanley | Director | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Gena C Lovett | Director | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Ross Niebergall | Director | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Fritz Prinz | Director | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Geoffrey G Ribar | Director | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Dennis Segers | Director | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Dipender Saluja | Director | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Srinivasan Sivaram | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Jeffrey B Straubel | Director | May 14, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Luca Giovanni Fasoli | Chief Operating Officer | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Kevin Hettrich | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Timothy Holme | CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Michael O Iii Mccarthy | CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Mohit Singh | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Srinivasan Sivaram | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | Aug 20, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Timothy Holme | Sale | 75,000 | $5.09 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Timothy Holme | Sale | 22,500 | $5.09 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Timothy Holme | Sale | 22,500 | $5.09 |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Timothy Holme | Sale | 12,723 | $6.01 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Timothy Holme | Sale | 21,531 | $5.76 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Timothy Holme | Sale | 20,345 | $5.76 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Timothy Holme | Sale | 102,991 | $7.28 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Timothy Holme | Sale | 34,254 | $7.28 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Kevin Hettrich | Sale | 9,800 | $7.28 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | Kevin Hettrich | Sale | 9,800 | $7.94 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Timothy Holme | Sale | 150,320 | $9.30 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Timothy Holme | Sale | 40,615 | $9.30 |
| May 21, 2026 | Timothy Holme | Sale | 92,972 | $8.23 |
| May 21, 2026 | Timothy Holme | Sale | 25,445 | $8.23 |
| May 21, 2026 | Kevin Hettrich | Sale | 9,800 | $8.06 |
QS financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | — | $-435.05M | -0.76 | $-242.47M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | — | $-477.86M | -0.94 | $-274.56M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | — | $-445.14M | -0.96 | $-240.03M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | — | $-411.91M | -0.95 | $-218.02M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | — | $-45.97M | -0.52 | $-127.91M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $1.17B, total liabilities $120.77M, cash $132.87M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
QS earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $5.87 |
| Apr 22, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $7.31 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $8.82 |
| Oct 22, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $13.58 |
| Jul 23, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $12.83 |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $3.98 |
| Feb 12, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $4.83 |
| Oct 23, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $5.18 |
| Jul 24, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Apr 24, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 14, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Oct 25, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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