Knightscope Management
Management criteria checks 2/4
Knightscope's CEO is Bill Li, appointed in Apr 2013, has a tenure of 13.08 years. total yearly compensation is $1.10M, comprised of 49.3% salary and 50.7% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.91% of the company’s shares, worth $425.73K. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 11.8 years and 2.3 years respectively.
Key information
Bill Li
Chief executive officer
US$1.1m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 49.30% |
| CEO tenure | 13.1yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.9% |
| Management average tenure | 11.8yrs |
| Board average tenure | 2.3yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 15
KSCP: Recurring Security Contracts Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have maintained their price target on Knightscope at $8.00, with the unchanged view supported by updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate, and future P/E that they see as collectively balancing out. What's in the News Entered a letter agreement with Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Computer Science to collaborate on educational projects focused on robotics for national security, public safety, and physical security, including funding five course projects over five years.Narrative Update • Apr 26
KSCP: Recurring Security Contracts And University Partnerships Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have revised their Knightscope price target to reflect a higher assumed future P/E of 51.12x while keeping fair value at $8.00. They have also adjusted the discount rate, revenue growth expectations and profit margin inputs to align with updated modeling assumptions.Narrative Update • Apr 09
KSCP: Recurring Security Contracts And Acquisition Search Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have revised their Knightscope price target to reflect updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and a higher future P/E. The new target is now approximately $8.00 per share, in line with the previous $8.00 level.Narrative Update • Mar 25
KSCP: Recurring Security Contracts And Acquisition Hunt Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts kept their Knightscope fair value estimate at $8.00 per share. The latest price target update reflects slightly adjusted assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E that collectively support this unchanged target.Narrative Update • Mar 11
KSCP: Expanding Security Contracts And M&A Plans Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have maintained their price target on Knightscope at $8.00, matching the prior $8.00 level, citing updated assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and a lower future P/E multiple as the key drivers behind the refreshed view. What's in the News Knightscope reported surpassing another $2 million milestone in new sales and client renewals, highlighting continued commercial traction across its product set.Narrative Update • Feb 25
KSCP: Acquisition-Focused Expansion Will Support Future Security Service Performance
Analysts have raised their price target on Knightscope to $8.00, keeping fair value steady at $8.00 while modestly adjusting assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E to reflect a slightly refined outlook on the company’s risk and earnings potential. What's in the News Knightscope retained Lake Street Capital Markets as its exclusive buy side financial advisor to help identify acquisitions of complementary businesses, technologies, and capabilities aligned with its growth plans (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Feb 07
KSCP: Expanding Security Subscriptions And Contracts Will Support Future Performance
Analysts have modestly adjusted their price target on Knightscope, citing updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E as key drivers of the revised valuation outlook. What's in the News Knightscope unveiled the K7 Autonomous Security Robot, designed for 24/7 patrol of large outdoor environments such as logistics yards, industrial sites, transportation hubs, and critical infrastructure, using an AI driven sensor suite to provide real time monitoring and reporting (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Jan 24
KSCP: Recurring Security Contracts And Autonomous Patrols Will Support Future Performance
Analysts have modestly adjusted their price outlook on Knightscope, citing small changes in the discount rate, revenue growth expectations, profit margin assumptions and a slightly lower future P/E multiple. Together, these factors fine tune rather than overhaul their previous valuation and do not imply a clear directional shift in the target in US$ terms.Narrative Update • Jan 08
KSCP: Recurring Security Contracts And New Robot Launch Will Support Future Performance
Narrative Update on Knightscope Analysts have adjusted their price targets on Knightscope, keeping fair value at US$8.00 while fine tuning assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E to reflect updated expectations for the business. What's in the News Knightscope unveiled the K7 Autonomous Security Robot, designed for large outdoor environments with light-duty off-road capability and an AI powered detection, deterrence, and reporting suite aimed at extending coverage beyond traditional cameras or human guards (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Dec 15
KSCP: Recurring Security Contracts Are Expected To Drive Stronger Future Performance
Narrative Update on Knightscope Analyst Price Target Analysts have reduced their fair value estimate for Knightscope from 12.00 dollars to 8.00 dollars as they factor in slightly higher discount rates, more moderate revenue growth expectations, and marginally lower projected profit margins and future valuation multiples. What's in the News Unveiled the K7 Autonomous Security Robot designed for 24/7 perimeter patrol in large outdoor environments, targeting critical infrastructure, logistics yards, industrial complexes, and defense installations (Key Developments).Analysis Article • Nov 05
With A 30% Price Drop For Knightscope, Inc. (NASDAQ:KSCP) You'll Still Get What You Pay For
Knightscope, Inc. ( NASDAQ:KSCP ) shareholders won't be pleased to see that the share price has had a very rough month...Analysis Article • Oct 21
Knightscope (NASDAQ:KSCP) Has Debt But No Earnings; Should You Worry?
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...
Narrative Update • Sep 18
New Facility And ASR Expansion Will Improve Production Efficiency
Knightscope’s consensus price target was lowered from $19.00 to $15.33 as analysts revised revenue and earnings estimates downward due to slower ASR deployment and supply disruptions, despite upbeat adjusted EBITDA results and acknowledged long-term potential. Analyst Commentary Revenue missed expectations due to slower-than-anticipated deployment of Autonomous Security Robots (ASRs).Analysis Article • Aug 28
The Next Phase of Defense AI: A Robotic Response to America’s Security Gaps
Autonomous systems are no longer just a futuristic vision — they’re fast becoming an essential layer of national security.Analysis Article • Aug 23
With A 26% Price Drop For Knightscope, Inc. (NASDAQ:KSCP) You'll Still Get What You Pay For
Knightscope, Inc. ( NASDAQ:KSCP ) shareholders won't be pleased to see that the share price has had a very rough month...
New Narrative • Aug 18
The Next Phase of Defense AI: A Robotic Response to America’s Security Gaps [test]
Autonomous systems are no longer just a futuristic vision — they’re fast becoming an essential layer of national security. As AI reshapes everything from finance to warfare, physical security remains one of the most under-addressed frontiers.Narrative Update • Aug 15
New Facility And ASR Expansion Will Improve Production Efficiency
Knightscope’s price target remains unchanged at $19.00 as analysts cite disappointing results from slower-than-expected ASR deployments and supply chain disruptions, partially offset by a slight operational outperformance and continued long-term optimism. Analyst Commentary Revenue missed expectations due to slower-than-expected ASR deployments and supply disruptions related to electronic components.Analysis Article • Jul 09
Investors Still Waiting For A Pull Back In Knightscope, Inc. (NASDAQ:KSCP)
Knightscope, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:KSCP ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 4x may look like a poor investment opportunity...New Narrative • May 18
New Facility And ASR Expansion Will Improve Production Efficiency
Knightscope's revenue growth and focus on cost control indicate potential future profitability and expanded market reach.Analysis Article • Mar 31
Knightscope, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:KSCP) Stock Retreats 53% But Revenues Haven't Escaped The Attention Of Investors
To the annoyance of some shareholders, Knightscope, Inc. ( NASDAQ:KSCP ) shares are down a considerable 53% in the last...Analysis Article • Jan 28
With A 27% Price Drop For Knightscope, Inc. (NASDAQ:KSCP) You'll Still Get What You Pay For
Unfortunately for some shareholders, the Knightscope, Inc. ( NASDAQ:KSCP ) share price has dived 27% in the last thirty...Analysis Article • Nov 17
Is Knightscope (NASDAQ:KSCP) Using Too Much Debt?
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Sep 14
Knightscope, Inc. (NASDAQ:KSCP) Shares Slammed 30% But Getting In Cheap Might Be Difficult Regardless
Unfortunately for some shareholders, the Knightscope, Inc. ( NASDAQ:KSCP ) share price has dived 30% in the last thirty...Analysis Article • Mar 06
Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Knightscope, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:KSCP) P/S
When close to half the companies in the Commercial Services industry in the United States have price-to-sales ratios...Analysis Article • Aug 15
Knightscope, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:KSCP) 35% Cheaper Price Remains In Tune With Revenues
Knightscope, Inc. ( NASDAQ:KSCP ) shares have retraced a considerable 35% in the last month, reversing a fair amount of...Seeking Alpha • Oct 11
Knightscope to acquire CASE Emergency Systems for over $6M
Knightscope (NASDAQ:KSCP) said Tuesday it will acquire CASE Emergency Systems for ~$6.2M in cash and $560K in the form of an unsecured, non-negotiable promissory note. The note will bear simple interest at the applicable federal rate per annum and mature on the six-month anniversary of the deal closing, with principal and accrued interest to be paid on the maturity date. KSCP will hold back $672K from the purchase price paid at closing and retain as security. The firm announced an ~$6.1M senior secured convertible note offering with an accredited investor to fund a majority of the deal, with the notes having an initial conversion price of $5/share. Sebastian Gutierrez, founder and CEO of CASE, will join KSCP as SVP of public safety infrastructure development. The accretive acquisition of CASE, which makes blue light emergency products, expands KSCP's footprint with over 7K devices deployed across the U.S. and nine production and logistics facilities in California, Texas and New York. The deal is expected to close on Oct. 14.Seeking Alpha • Oct 03
Orange County Convention Center to utilize Knightscope K5 ASR
Knightscope (NASDAQ:KSCP) has announced partnership with the award-winning Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The OCCC creates safe, memorable experiences for visitors from around the world and will begin utilizing Knightscope’s K5 Autonomous Security Robot to enhance security and operational efficiency at the massive facility. This represents Knightscope's first-ever convention center contract and marks the company's entrance into this area of the security market. “As a leader in public safety technologies, Knightscope is committed to augmenting even the most sophisticated security programs by providing simple, safe interactions between technology and people,” said Stacy Stephens, EVP and chief client officer at Knightscope.Seeking Alpha • Sep 22
Knightscope announces contract with commercial real estate broker
Knightscope (NASDAQ:KSCP) has announced that one of the largest commercial real estate services companies in the world has reached an agreement to engage Knightscope’s K5 Autonomous Security Robot patrols for a prominent Chicago skyscraper. This is Knightscope’s first contract in Chicago and the state of Illinois. Commercial property security services must incorporate advanced technologies like Knightscope’s to deliver a more comprehensive solution specifically tailored to the client’s unique needs.Seeking Alpha • Sep 15
Healthcare provider increases Knightscope security robot order
Knightscope (NASDAQ:KSCP) announces a locally owned healthcare system in Oregon has expanded its contract for its many facilities in the state. The new client has increased its order for an additional 2 K5 Autonomous Security Robots.CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | -US$37m |
| Dec 31 2025 | US$1m | US$542k | -US$34m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$30m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$31m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$31m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$2m | US$505k | -US$32m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$31m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$29m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$27m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$1m | US$493k | -US$22m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$27m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$24m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$18m |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$1m | US$497k | -US$26m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$30m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$30m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$48m |
| Dec 31 2021 | US$530k | US$300k | -US$44m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$34m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$34m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$21m |
| Dec 31 2020 | US$444k | US$264k | -US$20m |
Compensation vs Market: Bill's total compensation ($USD1.10M) is above average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD638.05K).
Compensation vs Earnings: Bill's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Bill Li (55 yo)
13.1yrs
Tenure
US$1,098,539
Compensation
Mr. William Santana Li, also known as Bill, serves as Chairman since April 2013 at Knightscope, Inc. and serves as its Chief Executive Officer and Director since April 2013 and serves as its President sinc...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 13.1yrs | US$1.10m | 0.91% $ 425.7k | |
| Executive VP | 2.3yrs | US$1.00m | 0.000030% $ 14.1 | |
| Executive VP | 13yrs | US$788.54k | 0.0049% $ 2.3k | |
| Executive VP & Chief Design Officer | 10.5yrs | no data | 0% $ 0 | |
| Senior Vice President of Revenue | no data | no data | no data |
11.8yrs
Average Tenure
50.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: KSCP's management team is seasoned and experienced (11.8 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 13.1yrs | US$1.10m | 0.91% $ 425.7k | |
| Member of Federal Government Advisory Board & Independent Director | 1.3yrs | US$15.00k | 0.000020% $ 9.4 | |
| Independent Director | 2.3yrs | US$15.00k | 0% $ 0 | |
| Member of Federal Government Advisory Board | no data | no data | no data | |
| Member of Federal Government Advisory Board | no data | no data | no data | |
| Lead Independent Director | 2.3yrs | US$24.00k | 0.00014% $ 65.7 |
2.3yrs
Average Tenure
54yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: KSCP's board of directors are not considered experienced ( 2.3 years average tenure), which suggests a new board.
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/22 21:39 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/22 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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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
Knightscope, Inc. is covered by 3 analysts. 2 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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| Edward Woo | Ascendiant Capital Markets LLC |
| Scott Buck | H.C. Wainwright & Co. |
| Maxwell Michaelis | Lake Street Capital Markets, LLC |