Ascendiant Capital Predicts Knightscope Q1 Earnings

Analysts forecast a loss of $0.96 per share for the autonomous security robot company

Apr. 17, 2026 at 12:39pm

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A high-contrast, black and white close-up image of the intricate mechanical components and sensors of a Knightscope security robot, conveying the power and sophistication of the company's autonomous technology.Knightscope's autonomous security robots represent the cutting edge of AI-powered surveillance technology, though their financial performance remains a closely watched metric.Mountain View Today

Analysts at Ascendiant Capital Markets have issued their Q1 2027 earnings per share estimates for Knightscope, Inc. (NASDAQ:KSCP), predicting a loss of $0.96 per share. Ascendiant has a 'Buy' rating and a $26.00 price target on the stock, while the consensus estimate for Knightscope's current full-year earnings is a loss of $12.15 per share.

Why it matters

Knightscope's earnings projections are closely watched as the company continues to develop and deploy its autonomous security robots. The firm's performance is seen as an indicator of the broader market for AI-powered security solutions.

The details

Ascendiant Capital Markets analyst E. Woo anticipates that Knightscope will post a loss of $0.96 per share for the first quarter of 2027. The firm also issued estimates for Knightscope's Q2 2027 earnings at a loss of $0.91 per share, Q3 2027 earnings at a loss of $0.75 per share, and Q4 2027 earnings at a loss of $0.42 per share, with a full-year 2027 loss of $3.03 per share.

  • Ascendiant Capital Markets issued its Q1 2027 EPS estimates on Monday, April 13th.

The players

Ascendiant Capital Markets

An investment banking and securities firm that provides research coverage on Knightscope.

E. Woo

An analyst at Ascendiant Capital Markets who issued the Q1 2027 earnings estimates for Knightscope.

Knightscope, Inc.

A technology company specializing in the design and deployment of autonomous security robots.

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What they’re saying

“Ascendiant Capital Markets analyst E. Woo anticipates that the company will post earnings per share of ($0.96) for the quarter.”

— E. Woo, Analyst

What’s next

Investors will be closely watching Knightscope's upcoming earnings reports to see if the company can meet or exceed these projections from Ascendiant Capital Markets.

The takeaway

Knightscope's financial performance is a key indicator of the market's appetite for autonomous security solutions, as the company continues to develop and deploy its robotic technology.