Baillie Gifford Reduces QuantumScape Stake by 14.6%

Institutional investor sells nearly 250,000 shares of the electric vehicle battery company.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 7:35am

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An extreme close-up of a complex array of gears, wires, and metal components, conveying the technical complexity and industrial scale of the battery manufacturing process.Baillie Gifford's reduced stake in QuantumScape highlights the high-stakes, capital-intensive nature of the electric vehicle battery market.San Jose Today

Baillie Gifford & Co., a major institutional investor, reduced its stake in QuantumScape Corporation (NYSE: QS) by 14.6% during the fourth quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The firm sold 249,029 shares, leaving it with 1,459,100 shares worth approximately $15.2 million.

Why it matters

QuantumScape is a promising electric vehicle battery startup that has attracted significant investment and partnerships with major automakers. Baillie Gifford's decision to reduce its position could signal broader investor concerns about the company's near-term prospects or valuation.

The details

In its 13F filing, Baillie Gifford reported owning approximately 0.24% of QuantumScape's outstanding shares as of the end of the fourth quarter. The firm's reduced stake comes as QuantumScape's stock price has declined from its 52-week high of $19.07 amid broader market volatility and uncertainty around the company's timeline for commercializing its solid-state battery technology.

  • Baillie Gifford reduced its QuantumScape stake during the fourth quarter of 2025.
  • QuantumScape's stock price reached a 52-week high of $19.07 prior to the fourth quarter.

The players

Baillie Gifford & Co.

A major institutional investor that previously owned a significant stake in QuantumScape.

QuantumScape Corporation

A development-stage company focused on commercializing next-generation solid-state lithium-metal batteries for electric vehicles.

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The takeaway

As QuantumScape continues to navigate the challenges of bringing its innovative battery technology to market, investor sentiment and the company's ability to execute on its roadmap will be closely watched in the months ahead.