QuantumScape stock has plummeted over the past three years, but is it time for investors to walk away? QuantumScape's (QS 1.50%) solid-state battery technology could relieve a slew of problems or hindrances for electric vehicles (EVs), among other industries. Solid-state EV batteries would lower costs, increase range, and improve safety -- three critical components of whether consumers decide to buy an EV. But the shine has worn off QuantumScape, with the stock 72% lower over the past three years, and even ...

QuantumScape Today QS QuantumScape $6.00 -0.10 (-1.64%) 52-Week Range $4.67 ▼ $10.03 Price Target $6.62 Add to Watchlist After 13 years, QuantumScape Co. NYSE: QS is getting closer to the launch of its first commercial solid-state lithium-metal (SSLM) battery. Its announcement of the extended production agreement with Volkswagen AG (OTCMKTS: VWAGY) subsidiary PowerCo sent shares rocketing over 40% up to $9.52 on July 17, 2024. Shares have since pulled back down to complete the gap-fill at $5.45, and it's ge ...

JHVEPhoto Investment thesis In March, we have looked at QuantumScape (NYSE:QS), which is a company developing a new kind of battery that can store more energy and eliminate the drawbacks of lithium batteries. Since then, we have witnessed that the company has made different progresses in its business operations and technological capability, which will be discussed below. After the revisit, based on the improved situation and increased sales forecast, we are upgrading the company to a Buy. Image created by t ...

It's made amazing progress. But it's still not making batteries to sell. In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe discuss the latest with QuantumScape (QS -1.89%), its partnership with Volkswagen (VWAGY 1.18%), and what investors need to know right now. *Stock prices used were from the afternoon of Aug. 14, 2024. The video was published on Aug. 16, 2024. ...

The EV battery maker is making progress on industrializing its solid-state battery. Is it a buy? Electric vehicles (EVs) are poised to revolutionize travel. Yet, like any trailblazing technology, EV batteries have a way to go before widespread adoption is commonplace. QuantumScape (QS -1.04%) is a company at the forefront of battery innovation. Its mission is simple: To overcome the limitations of modern lithium-ion battery technology and pave the way for a cleaner, electrified future. The company made news ...

QuantumScape could address several things hindering EV sales growth. There's no lack of interest from investors regarding QuantumScape (QS -3.58%) stock. The electric vehicle (EV) battery start-up is trying to solve some of the biggest headwinds to EV sales growth. Range anxiety, charging times, and battery safety are keeping some potential EV buyers on the sidelines. If QuantumScape's solid-state battery technology solves those issues, the potential market is enormous. That's why it seems QuantumScape stoc ...

QuantumScape is pre-revenue, and faces many challenges, but now might be the perfect time to buy with recent EV pessimism dragging the stock down. Investors throw around the buzzword "game-changing" far too often. It's rare when a company can create something truly groundbreaking that will change its industry substantially. QuantumScape (QS -5.73%) is attempting to do what nobody else has accomplished: Bring solid-state battery technology to electric vehicles (EVs). If it's successful, in a timely fashion, ...

L - 100 P P Hiroshi Watanabe Investment overview I give a buy rating for QuantumScape Corporation (NYSE:QS), as I see attractive upside in the stock if QS delivers its product as expected. So far, QS is making good progress on all fronts: R&D, manufacturing, and commercializing. The deal with PowerCo recently was also very positive, as it makes the QS balance sheet stronger and also reduces the CAPEX intensity of the business. Business description QS designs and manufactures solid-state (glass) lithium-ion ...

Investors are still waiting for a breakthrough. QuantumScape has no revenue as the company is a development-stage technology company that's still building its product, but investors want to see it managing its cash burn and making progress toward a viable product. QuantumScape is still asking for patience Earlier this month, the company announced a new agreement with PowerCo, Volkswagen's battery division, which increased its cash runway to 2028, 18 months further than its earlier guidance. The deal creates ...

Siva Sivaram A licensing model that creates value for both parties has to start with differentiated technology, Our QSE-5 technology and its targeted benefits to safety, energy density and power, we believe achieve that strong performance differentiation and creates an opportunity for both QuantumScape and PowerCo with an excellent financial return. In the near term, one of the benefits we discussed in the letter is that it helps extend our cash runway by 18 months relative to prior guidance. This deal allo ...