QuantumScape Corporation (QS) Stock Forecast
QS analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 2.56 / 5 from 9 analysts
- Price target
- $5.79 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +44.3% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 21, 2026 EPS estimate $-0.18
- 52-week range
- $3.93 – $18.44
QS analyst ratings
9 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
QS price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
QS earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | −$0.17 | −$0.18 | −$0.16 | −$0.18 | +5.3% | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | −$0.66 | −$0.69 | −$0.64 | −$0.75 | +12.0% | 6 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | −$0.67 | −$0.78 | −$0.52 | −$0.66 | −0.7% | 6 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
QS revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.0% | 2 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.0% | 3 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $10.3M | $0 | $35.1M | 0.0% | 5 |
QS EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
QS revenue: reported and forecast
QS EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | −$0.18 | −$0.17 | −$0.17 | −$0.17 | −$0.17 | −3.4% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | −$0.70 | −$0.67 | −$0.67 | −$0.67 | −$0.66 | −4.6% | 4 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | −$0.68 | −$0.68 | −$0.68 | −$0.68 | −$0.67 | −1.3% | 1 up · 1 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
QS earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; QS beat in 7 of 12.
What analysts expect from QS
9 analysts cover QuantumScape; their consensus rating is hold (2.56 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $5.79, 44.3% above the latest close of $4.01. Analysts expect earnings of −$0.66 per share for 2026, +12.0% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is −$0.67 per share on revenue of $10.3 million. QuantumScape beat the EPS estimate in 7 of the last 12 quarters.
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QS forecast FAQ
What is QuantumScape's price target?
The average analyst price target for QuantumScape is $5.79, 44.3% above the latest close of $4.01.
Is QuantumScape a buy, hold or sell?
Of 9 analysts covering QuantumScape, 0 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 7 a hold, 0 a sell and 2 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is QuantumScape's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast −$0.66 per share for 2026 (range −$0.69 to −$0.64); for 2027 the estimate is −$0.67.
When does QuantumScape report earnings?
QuantumScape is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 21, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $-0.18.
Does QuantumScape usually beat earnings estimates?
QuantumScape reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 7 of the last 12 quarters.