QuantumScape Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 0/6
QuantumScape has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 8.3%, while the Auto Components industry saw earnings growing at 13.9% annually.
Key information
8.3%
Earnings growth rate
20.1%
EPS growth rate
| Auto Components Industry Growth | 10.5% |
| Revenue growth rate | n/a |
| Return on equity | -42.9% |
| Net Margin | n/a |
| Last Earnings Update | 30 Sep 2024 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
QuantumScape: Waiting For A Major Breakthrough In 2025
Dec 26QuantumScape: Don't Jump The Gun (Technical Analysis)
Dec 10QuantumScape May Face EV Adoption Headwinds When It Comes Time To Produce
Oct 25Companies Like QuantumScape (NYSE:QS) Are In A Position To Invest In Growth
Oct 02
QuantumScape: Back To Reality
Sep 23QuantumScape Corporation: Attractive Upside For Patient Investors
Aug 01QuantumScape: Wait For A Dip Following VW Excitement
Jul 11QuantumScape: The Valuation Makes No Sense
Jun 19We're Not Very Worried About QuantumScape's (NYSE:QS) Cash Burn Rate
Jun 18QuantumScape May Need A Buyout To Stay Viable
Apr 09QuantumScape: Sit Back To See The Company's Progress
Mar 06We're Not Very Worried About QuantumScape's (NYSE:QS) Cash Burn Rate
Mar 04From Prototype To Production: QuantumScape's Leap Forward (Upgrade)
Feb 20QuantumScape Stock: Curb Your Enthusiasm About Volkswagen's Test Results
Jan 11QuantumScape: Flush With Cash And Building Futuristic Solid-State Batteries, A Buy For 2024?
Dec 29We're Hopeful That QuantumScape (NYSE:QS) Will Use Its Cash Wisely
Dec 05QuantumScape: Not Out Of The Woods, But Cautiously Optimistic
Nov 30QuantumScape: Embracing The Solid-State Future Of Batteries - Is It Ready To Lead?
Oct 20QuantumScape: Upside Is Very Attractive If Business Can Hit FY28 Targets
Sep 07QuantumScape: Too Much Volatility
Aug 23We're Not Very Worried About QuantumScape's (NYSE:QS) Cash Burn Rate
Aug 21QuantumScape: Executing Well, But Not Quite A Buy
Jul 28QuantumScape: Share Price Weakness Is Justified
Jun 09We're Not Very Worried About QuantumScape's (NYSE:QS) Cash Burn Rate
May 07Is QuantumScape A Good Battery Growth Stock Pick For 2023?
Feb 23QuantumScape: Risky Rally To Chase Ahead Of Earnings
Feb 13Electrifying The Automotive Industry: The Rise Of QuantumScape
Feb 02QuantumScape (NYSE:QS) Is In A Good Position To Deliver On Growth Plans
Jan 03QuantumScape: Stay Neutral Until The Path To Commercialization Is Crystal Clear
Dec 28QuantumScape: Sound Fundamental Capacity But Unattractive Stock Price
Dec 21Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How QuantumScape makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 24 | 0 | -477 | 146 | 375 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 0 | -468 | 146 | 366 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 0 | -461 | 146 | 355 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 0 | -445 | 131 | 348 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 0 | -441 | 133 | 335 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 0 | -448 | 133 | 334 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 0 | -426 | 127 | 313 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 0 | -412 | 123 | 297 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 0 | -370 | 113 | 261 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 0 | -237 | 95 | 213 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 0 | -61 | 78 | 183 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 0 | -46 | 64 | 151 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 0 | -1,255 | 51 | 127 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 0 | -1,647 | 40 | 105 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 0 | -1,741 | 29 | 81 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 0 | -1,682 | 16 | 65 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 0 | -419 | 11 | 55 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 0 | -57 | 10 | 50 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 0 | -55 | 10 | 49 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 0 | -51 | 10 | 46 |
Quality Earnings: QS is currently unprofitable.
Growing Profit Margin: QS is currently unprofitable.
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: QS is unprofitable, but has reduced losses over the past 5 years at a rate of 8.3% per year.
Accelerating Growth: Unable to compare QS's earnings growth over the past year to its 5-year average as it is currently unprofitable
Earnings vs Industry: QS is unprofitable, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Auto Components industry (5.3%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: QS has a negative Return on Equity (-42.91%), as it is currently unprofitable.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2024/12/30 18:49 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2024/12/27 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2024/09/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2023/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
QuantumScape Corporation is covered by 13 analysts. 8 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Benjamin Kallo | Baird |
| Christopher McNally | Evercore ISI |
| Mark Delaney | Goldman Sachs |