QuantumScape Corp (QS) stock expected to decline by -45.77%: What’s driving the pessimism?

Abby Carey

A share price of QuantumScape Corp [QS] is currently trading at $18.44, up 16.78%. An important factor to consider is whether the stock is rising or falling in short-term value. The QS shares have gain 9.63% over the last week, with a monthly amount glided 28.95%, and seem to be holding up well over a long-time horizon.

From an analyst’s perspective:

QuantumScape Corp [NYSE: QS] stock has seen the most recent analyst activity on April 10, 2025, when UBS downgraded its rating to a Sell. Previously, HSBC Securities upgraded its rating to Hold on November 19, 2024, and kept the price target unchanged to $5.30. William Blair initiated its recommendation with a Mkt Perform. HSBC Securities started tracking with a Reduce rating for this stock on December 04, 2023, and assigned it a price target of $4.70. In a note dated September 18, 2023, Evercore ISI initiated an Outperform rating and provided a target price of $10 on this stock.

QuantumScape Corp experienced fluctuations in its stock price throughout the past year between $3.40 and $19.07. Currently, Wall Street analysts expect the stock to reach $10 within the next 12 months. QuantumScape Corp [NYSE: QS] shares were valued at $18.44 at the most recent close of the market. An investor can expect a potential drop of -45.77% based on the average QS price forecast.

Analyzing the QS fundamentals

To continue investigating profitability, this company’s Return on Assets is posted at -0.33, Equity is -0.4 and Total Capital is -0.38. Upon thorough examination of the company’s fundamental financial framework, it becomes apparent that the debt-to-equity ratio stands at 0.06.

Before buying any particular stock, readers tend to pay close attention to the indicators that support and create resistance. The company’s stock is currently sitting at 16.65 points at the first support level, and at 14.87 for the second support level. However, for the 1st resistance point, the stock is sitting at 19.39, and for the 2nd resistance point, it is at 20.35.

Ratios To Look Out For

To put it in perspective, the Current Ratio for QuantumScape Corp [NYSE:QS] is 21.14. On the other hand, the Quick Ratio is 21.14, and the Cash Ratio is 4.7.

Transactions by insiders

Recent insider trading involved Buss Brad W, Director, that happened on Oct 31 ’25 when 0.3 million shares were sold. CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER, MCCARTHY MICHAEL O III completed a deal on Oct 30 ’25 to sell 50000.0 shares. Meanwhile, Director BRAD BUSS bought 0.3 million shares on Oct 31 ’25.

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