Recent discussions on X about QuantumScape Corporation (QS) have been lively, driven by the company's latest updates on solid-state battery technology and a significant drop in stock price. Many users are debating the implications of a reported 31% decline in share value over the past week, with some pointing to insider selling and competitive pressures as key concerns. The tone reflects a mix of frustration and cautious hope as the stock faces volatility.
Amidst the price drop, there’s also buzz around QuantumScape’s expanded collaboration with PowerCo to accelerate commercialization of their battery technology. Posts on X highlight enthusiasm for potential breakthroughs, with some emphasizing the promise of faster charging and enhanced safety for electric vehicles. Despite the setbacks, the conversation remains dynamic as stakeholders weigh the long-term potential against current challenges.
Note: This discussion summary was generated from an AI condensation of post data.
QuantumScape Corporation Insider Trading Activity
QuantumScape Corporation insiders have traded $QS stock on the open market 22 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 0 have been purchases and 22 have been sales.
Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $QS stock by insiders over the last 6 months:
- FRITZ PRINZ has made 0 purchases and 9 sales selling 1,939,139 shares for an estimated $17,999,490.
- MOHIT SINGH (CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER) has made 0 purchases and 6 sales selling 1,205,132 shares for an estimated $8,486,441.
- MICHAEL O III MCCARTHY (CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER) has made 0 purchases and 2 sales selling 576,315 shares for an estimated $6,198,069.
- TIMOTHY HOLME (CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER) has made 0 purchases and 4 sales selling 511,809 shares for an estimated $3,595,150.
- KEVIN HETTRICH (CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER) sold 53,975 shares for an estimated $282,132
To track insider transactions, check out Quiver Quantitative's insider trading dashboard.
QuantumScape Corporation Hedge Fund Activity
We have seen 178 institutional investors add shares of QuantumScape Corporation stock to their portfolio, and 159 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter.
Here are some of the largest recent moves:
- COATUE MANAGEMENT LLC added 4,294,995 shares (+inf%) to their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $17,867,179
- UBS AM, A DISTINCT BUSINESS UNIT OF UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC added 3,904,168 shares (+456.5%) to their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $16,241,338
- MORGAN STANLEY removed 3,275,394 shares (-46.5%) from their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $13,625,639
- GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC added 3,118,848 shares (+1901.3%) to their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $12,974,407
- VANGUARD GROUP INC added 2,911,362 shares (+9.0%) to their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $12,111,265
- CITADEL ADVISORS LLC removed 2,653,582 shares (-64.2%) from their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $11,038,901
- CUBIST SYSTEMATIC STRATEGIES, LLC added 2,093,475 shares (+inf%) to their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $8,708,856
To track hedge funds' stock portfolios, check out Quiver Quantitative's institutional holdings dashboard.
QuantumScape Corporation Analyst Ratings
Wall Street analysts have issued reports on $QS in the last several months. We have seen 1 firms issue buy ratings on the stock, and 2 firms issue sell ratings.
Here are some recent analyst ratings:
- Goldman Sachs issued a "Sell" rating on 04/28/2025
- UBS issued a "Sell" rating on 04/10/2025
- Evercore ISI Group issued a "Outperform" rating on 02/18/2025
To track analyst ratings and price targets for QuantumScape Corporation, check out Quiver Quantitative's $QS forecast page.
QuantumScape Corporation Price Targets
Multiple analysts have issued price targets for $QS recently. We have seen 5 analysts offer price targets for $QS in the last 6 months, with a median target of $6.0.
Here are some recent targets:
- Ben Kallo from Baird set a target price of $11.0 on 07/24/2025
- Mark Delaney from Goldman Sachs set a target price of $2.5 on 04/28/2025
- Joseph Spak from UBS set a target price of $2.5 on 04/10/2025
- Chris McNally from Evercore ISI Group set a target price of $8.0 on 02/18/2025
- Jordan Levy from Truist Securities set a target price of $6.0 on 02/14/2025
This article is not financial advice. See Quiver Quantitative's disclaimers for more information. Note that there may be inaccuracies due to mistakes in ticker-mapping, and other anomalies.
