QuantumScape (QS +1.37%) is exploring a second commercial market for its solid-state battery technology, with a planned production line targeting 2028. Progress at its Eagle Line pilot and encouraging battery tests offer reasons for optimism.

QuantumScape remains a pre-commercial solid-state battery developer with zero revenue across all ten reported quarters through 2026Q3, even as peers SES AI and Solid Power each generated roughly $21M annually, suggesting its commercialization lag extends beyond direct rivals.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Oct 21, 2026 | -$0.14+19.1% vs -$0.17 | — vs $1M |
Q3 2026 Jul 22, 2026 | -$0.16+9.5% vs -$0.18 | — vs $2.4B |
Q2 2026 Apr 22, 2026 | -$0.16+11.1% vs -$0.18 | — vs $1M |
Q1 2026 Feb 11, 2026 | -$0.17-6.3% vs -$0.16 | — vs $2M |
QuantumScape (QS +1.37%) is exploring a second commercial market for its solid-state battery technology, with a planned production line targeting 2028. Progress at its Eagle Line pilot and encouraging battery tests offer reasons for optimism.

The company is developing solid-state battery technology.
A perceived lack of progress towards commercialization is holding investors back.

QS' Q3 loss narrows on lower operating costs as the company expands solid-state battery production, advances AI data center solutions and strengthens partnerships.

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Key metrics vs top competitors for QuantumScape Corporation (QS)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $4.28 | $2.63B | -6.92 | — | — | -35.5% | — | |
| $0.83 | $270.99M | -4.12 | 929.41% | -289.64% | -32.62% | — | |
| $1.99 | $447.72M | -5.16 | 7.98% | -1273.87% | -18.32% | — | |
| $0.63 | $209.46M | 4.28 | 12.56% | 13.95% | 11.54% | — | |
| $2.76 | $602.1M | -3.55 | 37.91% | -473.89% | -66.3% | — | |
| $8.72 | $1.23B | -32.57 | 202.11% | -35.16% | -34.75% | — |
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QuantumScape Corporation (QS) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
No. QuantumScape Corporation (QS) reported a net loss of $383.6M over the trailing twelve months.
QuantumScape Corporation (QS) had a return on equity (ROE) of -35.5% over the trailing twelve months. A negative ROE means the company lost money over the period.
QuantumScape Corporation (QS) had negative free cash flow of $258.8M over the trailing twelve months.