QuantumScape Corp [QS] is 168.74% higher this YTD. Is it still time to buy?

Brandon Evans

QuantumScape Corp [NYSE: QS] traded at a low on 2025-10-10, posting a -1.93 loss after which it closed the day’ session at $14.7.

The results of the trading session contributed to over 74409959 shares changing hands. Over the past one week, the price volatility of QuantumScape Corp stands at 12.04% while the volatility over the past one month is 12.31%.

The market cap for QS stock reached $8.32 billion, with 522.08 million shares outstanding and 407.44 million shares in the current float. Compared to the average trading volume of 47.05M shares, QS reached a trading volume of 74409959 in the most recent trading day, which is why market watchdogs consider the stock to be active.

What do top market gurus say about QuantumScape Corp [QS]?

Based on careful and fact-backed analyses by Wall Street experts, the current consensus on the target price for QS shares is $6.36 per share. Analysis on target price and performance of stocks is usually carefully studied by market experts, and the current Wall Street consensus on QS stock is a recommendation set at 3.50. This rating represents a strong Buy recommendation, on the scale from 1 to 5, where 5 would mean strong sell, 4 represents Sell, 3 is Hold, and 2 indicates Buy.

UBS have made an estimate for QuantumScape Corp shares, keeping their opinion on the stock as Sell, with their previous recommendation back on April 10, 2025. The new note on the price target was released on November 19, 2024, representing the official price target for QuantumScape Corp stock. Previously, the target price had yet another raise to $6, while Deutsche Bank analysts kept a Hold rating on QS stock.

The Price to Book ratio for the last quarter was 8.11, with the Price to Cash per share for the same quarter was set at 1.41.

How has QS stock performed recently?

QuantumScape Corp [QS] fell into the red zone at the end of the last week, falling into a negative trend and dropping by -7.66. With this latest performance, QS shares gained by 66.10% in over the last four-week period, additionally plugging by 289.92% over the last 6 months – not to mention a rise of 183.24% in the past year of trading.

QuantumScape Corp (QS) Capital Structure & Debt Analysis

According to recent financial data for QuantumScape Corp. ( QS), the Return on Equity (ROE) stands at -42.03%, highlighting a negative impact on investor capital. The Return on Assets (ROA) is -36.13%, reflecting the company’s efficiency in generating profits from its assets. Additionally, QuantumScape Corp’s Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is -41.94%, showcasing its effectiveness in deploying capital for earnings.

QuantumScape Corp (QS) Efficiency & Liquidity Metrics

Based on QuantumScape Corp’s (QS) latest financial statements, the Debt-to-Equity Ratio is 0.09%, indicating its reliance on debt financing relative to shareholder equity.

QuantumScape Corp (QS) Efficiency & Liquidity Metrics

From an operational efficiency perspective, QuantumScape Corp. (QS) effectively leverages its workforce, generating an average of -$579200.0 per employee. The company’s liquidity position is robust, with a Current Ratio of 16.40% and a Quick Ratio of 16.40%, indicating strong ability to cover short-term liabilities.

Earnings analysis for QuantumScape Corp [QS]

With the latest financial reports released by the company, QuantumScape Corp posted -0.23/share EPS, while the average EPS was predicted by analysts to be reported at -0.19/share. When compared, the two values demonstrate that the company fail the estimates by a Surprise Factor of -0.04. The progress of the company may be observed through the prism of EPS growth rate, while Wall Street analysts are focusing on predicting the 5-year EPS growth rate for QS. When it comes to the mentioned value, analysts are expecting to see the 5-year EPS growth rate for QuantumScape Corp go to 12.42%.

Insider trade positions for QuantumScape Corp [QS]

There are presently around $33.14%, or 41.13%% of QS stock, in the hands of institutional investors. The top three institutional holders of QS stocks are: VANGUARD GROUP INC with ownership of 31.21 million shares, which is approximately 6.2268%. BLACKROCK INC., holding 15.71 million shares of the stock with an approximate value of $$77.31 million in QS stocks shares; and BLACKROCK INC., currently with $$72.79 million in QS stock with ownership which is approximately 2.9517%.

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