QuantumScape Reports Q4 Earnings Miss

The solid-state battery developer saw revenue increase but fell short of consensus estimates.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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QuantumScape (NYSE:QS), a developer of next-generation solid-state lithium-metal batteries for electric vehicles, announced its Q4 2025 earnings results on Wednesday. The company reported a loss of $0.17 per share, missing the consensus estimate of a $0.16 loss. However, QuantumScape's quarterly revenue was up slightly year-over-year.

Why it matters

QuantumScape is seen as a promising player in the race to develop solid-state battery technology, which could enable electric vehicles to have longer driving ranges and faster charging times. The company's earnings miss, though small, may raise questions about its progress toward commercialization of its technology.

The details

In its earnings report, QuantumScape said it reported a loss of $0.17 per share, missing the consensus estimate of a $0.16 loss. The company's quarterly revenue was up slightly compared to the same period a year earlier, though the exact percentage increase was not provided. QuantumScape noted that it continues to make progress on developing its solid-state battery technology and forming partnerships with leading automakers.

  • QuantumScape announced its Q4 2025 earnings results on Wednesday, February 13, 2026.

The players

QuantumScape

A development-stage company specializing in the research and commercialization of next-generation solid-state lithium-metal batteries for electric vehicles.

Michael O. Mccarthy III

An insider at QuantumScape who sold 40,000 shares of the company's stock in November 2025.

Dipender Saluja

A director at QuantumScape who sold 2,613,121 shares of the company's stock in December 2025.

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What’s next

QuantumScape will need to continue making progress on its solid-state battery technology and forming key partnerships in order to meet investor expectations and drive its stock price higher.

The takeaway

QuantumScape's small earnings miss highlights the challenges the company faces in developing and commercializing its promising solid-state battery technology. Investors will be closely watching the company's progress in the coming quarters as it works to overcome these hurdles.