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Why QS Stock slipped -0.94% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$4.20 -0.94% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $4.18
QuantumScape Corporation (Class A) (QS) carries a Roarable Rating of D- (Sell) with 38/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.
ROARABLE D- • RED ALERT
Cap $2.61B
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As of 2026-11-01, QuantumScape Corporation (Class A) (NASDAQ: QS) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 38/100 at a spot price of $4.20 (-0.94% 1D, market cap $2.61B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 8/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 9/20, Executive Insider Alignment 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 3/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, QS ranks #391 in composite RQD confidence.
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How does QS compare to LUNR and DXPE in the Industrials sector?
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Within the Industrials sector (Industrial Machinery/Components), QS carries a Roarable D- (38/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of -35.0%. By comparison, LUNR (Intuitive Machines Inc.) holds a E grade (29/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -32.2%, cap $2.67B) and DXPE (DXP Enterprises Inc.) posts a C grade (65/100 RQD, P/E 30.8x, ROIC 13.8%, cap $2.74B). Among the 5-stock peer group, KMT leads on earnings multiple (23.4x) while DXPE leads on capital efficiency (13.8% ROIC).
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What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for QS?
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Per QS's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001811414), QuantumScape Corporation (Class A) generated $0 in revenue, -$435.1M in net income, and -$278.8M in free cash flow against $1.31B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Industrials with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $4.18 (-0.36%)🧬 Dilution Drag (+2.48% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 8/20 (D-) • 0% FCF Margin
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw E · Rk D
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-9% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for QS)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±12.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (38/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY QS SCORES 38/100 (D-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+10/20 pts (26% of score)
Altman Z-Score 3.80 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 3/9
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+9/20 pts (24% of score)
20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±12.5% realized swing band)
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution4/20 pts (-16 pt drag)
Dilution Drag (+2.48% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 16 pts from alignment
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade D$4.58-12.4% Next Q
46
Q2 (-2Q)Grade D$4.01+0.5% Next Q
43
Q3 (-1Q)Grade D$4.03+4.2% Next Q
41
CurrentGrade D-$4.20-7.8% Hist 90D α
38
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While QS currently carries a cautious 38/100 (D-) rating due to Insider Conviction & Share Dilution (4/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.
🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1
Established market leader in Industrials with deep daily trading liquidity.
🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2
Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($4.82) and Max Pain ($4.41) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $18.75.
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Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Dilution Drag (+2.48% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.
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Why QS Stock slipped -0.94% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
QuantumScape Corporation (Class A) (QS) slipped -0.94% to $4.20, trading at 3% of its 52-week range ($3.8 – $17.86). Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (-35% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 3% of its 52-week range ($3.8 – $17.86) with RSI-14 at 40.6 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±12.5% around $4.20 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable D- (Sell) backed by 52% gross margin and $0 annual free cash flow.
Live QS Headlines & Catalysts
MARKET WIREYahoo • 9d ago
Is QuantumScape (QS) Undervalued On Its New AI Battery Line And Narrower Loss?QuantumScape (QS) jumped into focus after unveiling a planned 100 megawatt hour solid state battery production line for AI data centers, aerospace and defense, alongside a narrower third quarter loss that caught investor
MARKET WIREYahoo • 9d ago
QuantumScape's Q3 Loss Narrows on Lower Operating CostsQS' Q3 loss narrows on lower operating costs as the company expands solid-state battery production, advances AI data center solutions and strengthens partnerships.
MARKET WIREYahoo • 9d ago
QuantumScape (QS) Stock Looks Fully Valued Despite Battery Expansion PlansQuantumScape shares have been under heavy pressure in recent years, even as the business promotes progress on its solid-state battery roadmap and new applications for AI data centers, aerospace and defense. That mix of l
MARKET WIREYahoo • 9d ago
Can QuantumScape (QS) Turn Its 100 MWh Battery Plan Into Real Demand?QuantumScape (NasdaqGS:QS) announced plans for a 100 MWh solid-state battery production line aimed at AI data centers, aerospace, and defense on 23 October 2026. The company said it will partner with Muehlbauer Group to
MARKET WIREYahoo • 10d ago
Why QuantumScape Stock Soared as Much as 13.3% TodayThis solid-state battery stock reported quarterly earnings yesterday. What's powering the bulls' enthusiasm?
CATALYSTYahoo • 10d ago
EV Next-Generation Solid-State Battery Market Forecasts Growth from $346.7 Million (2025) to $16.4 Billion by 2035, Profiling Toyota, CATL, QuantumScape, Samsung SDI & Other Key Players295-Page Report Finds Sulfide-Based Electrolytes Held 43.5% Share in 2025 as Demand for Longer EV Range, Fast Charging and Safer Cells Builds, While High Manufacturing Costs and Scalability Hurdles PersistDublin, Oct. 22
MARKET WIREBenzinga • 10d ago
12 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Moving In Thursday's Pre-Market SessionGainers Lobo Technologies (NASDAQ:LOBO) stock moved upwards by 8.4% to $0.49 during Thursday's pre-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $6.4 million. E-Home Household Service
MARKET WIREBenzinga • 10d ago
Baird Maintains Neutral on QuantumScape, Lowers Price Target to $6Baird analyst Ben Kallo maintains QuantumScape (NASDAQ:QS) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $8 to $6.
RISK WATCHYahoo • 10d ago
Why Is QS Stock Surging Over 8% Overnight?QuantumScape reported that its third-quarter loss narrowed to $84.5 million.
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QS // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -42.39%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE
2026-10-30O $4.03H $4.20L $3.89C $4.20VOL 13.96M
RES: $4.32SUP: $3.31SMA50: $4.82SMA200: $6.65
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
8.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. +6.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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Industrials Rank #391 of 485
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1. Head-to-Head Industrials Peer Comparison (QS vs. LUNR, DXPE, OUST, KMT)
Industry: Industrial Machinery/Components (208 Tracked Issuers)Across 485 tracked Industrials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, QuantumScape Corporation (Class A) (QS) ranks #391 by composite RQD confidence (38/100, grade D-) and #194 by equity capitalization ($2.61B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, KMT leads on earnings valuation at 23.4x trailing P/E, while DXPE leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 13.8% ROIC and 31.5% gross margin. KMT currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 70/100 (B-) compared with QS at 38/100 (D-).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
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QuantumScape Corporation (Class A) | D- | 38/100 | — | — | -35.0% | -0.94% | $2.61B | Benchmark Subject |
| LUNR Intuitive Machines Inc. | E | 29/100 | — | — | -32.2% | +0.78% | $2.67B | /lunr-vs-qs → |
| DXPE DXP Enterprises Inc. | C | 65/100 | 30.8x | 31.5% | 13.8% | +5.13% | $2.74B | /dxpe-vs-qs → |
| OUST Ouster Inc. | D- | 35/100 | — | 49.3% | -30.1% | -4.37% | $2.32B | /oust-vs-qs → |
| KMT Kennametal Inc. | B- | 70/100 | 23.4x | 30.4% | 9.5% | +1.41% | $2.31B | /kmt-vs-qs → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001811414In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), QuantumScape Corporation (Class A) (QS) reported GAAP revenue of $0 (N/A vs. FY2024 revenue of $0 ) , GAAP net income of -$435.1M, operating cash flow of -$242.5M, and free cash flow of -$278.8M (+17.2% YoY). On the balance sheet, QS closed FY2025 with $1.31B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 3/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
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| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $0 | -$435.1M | -$242.5M | -$278.8M | $1.31B | — |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $0 | -$477.9M | -$274.6M | -$336.8M | $1.32B | — |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $0 | -$445.1M | -$240.0M | -$240.0M | — | — |
3. QS Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs QS stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-01, QuantumScape Corporation (Class A) (NASDAQ: QS) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 38/100 at a spot price of $4.20 (-0.94% 1D, market cap $2.61B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 8/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 9/20, Executive Insider Alignment 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 3/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, QS ranks #391 in composite RQD confidence.
How does QS compare to LUNR and DXPE in the Industrials sector?
Within the Industrials sector (Industrial Machinery/Components), QS carries a Roarable D- (38/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of -35.0%. By comparison, LUNR (Intuitive Machines Inc.) holds a E grade (29/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -32.2%, cap $2.67B) and DXPE (DXP Enterprises Inc.) posts a C grade (65/100 RQD, P/E 30.8x, ROIC 13.8%, cap $2.74B). Among the 5-stock peer group, KMT leads on earnings multiple (23.4x) while DXPE leads on capital efficiency (13.8% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for QS?
Per QS's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001811414), QuantumScape Corporation (Class A) generated $0 in revenue, -$435.1M in net income, and -$278.8M in free cash flow against $1.31B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Industrials with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is QS trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
QS last traded at $4.20 (-0.94% on volume of 12,356,930 shares), positioning the stock -12.86% below its 50-day simple moving average ($4.82) and -36.84% below its 200-day simple moving average ($6.65). Across its 52-week range of $3.80 to $17.86, QS sits at the 2.8% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 40.6 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.5% ($3.67 to $4.73).
QS Investor FAQ & Complete 8-Part Research Index
100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FREDWhy is QS stock moving today?
Why QS Stock slipped -0.94% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (-35% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.