QuantumScape Q3 Earnings Preview: What To Expect From Upcoming Report
Oct 20 - QuantumScape 
QS, the U.S.-based developer of solid-state lithium-metal batteries, will post its third-quarter 2025 results after market close on Oct. 22. The stock has skyrocketed nearly 196% year to date, fueled by excitement over its next-generation battery technology and renewed momentum across EV-related stocks.
Wall Street expects the company to report a net loss of $0.20 per share, narrower than last year's $0.23 loss, with no material revenue expected since QuantumScape is still in the pre-commercial phase.
Investors will watch closely for updates on battery testing milestones, factory development, and potential automotive partnerships, any of which could influence market sentiment.
Future partnerships have provided hope. Recently the company has merged with Murata Manufacturing (MRAAF) which enables the company to develop production of ceramic separators which are required components to enhance the safety and energy density of the batteries.
In the past; QuantumScape also collaborated with Corning (GLW) to expand its production capacity of ceramics to serve future mass production.
Is QS Stock a Buy?
Based on the one year price targets offered by 7 analysts, the average target price for QuantumScape Corp is $6.69 with a high estimate of $16.00 and a low estimate of $2.50. The average target implies a downside of -56.47% from the current price of $15.36.
Based on the consensus recommendation from 8 brokerage firms, QuantumScape Corp's QS average brokerage recommendation is currently 3.5, indicating a "Hold" status. The rating scale ranges from 1 to 5, where 1 signifies Strong Buy, and 5 denotes Sell.