QS 8-K: Q3 2025 results with Shareholder Letter and press release

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

QuantumScape Corporation reported that it announced its business and financial results for the third quarter of 2025, which ended September 30. The company furnished a Q3 Fiscal 2025 Shareholder Letter as Exhibit 99.1 and a press release as Exhibit 99.2. These materials were provided under Item 2.02 of the 8-K and are treated as “furnished,” not “filed,” and are not incorporated by reference unless expressly stated.

The filing also lists the company’s Class A common stock (ticker QS) on the New York Stock Exchange and includes the required cover page interactive data file.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 2.02, 9.01

2 items

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial

Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 22, 2025

QuantumScape Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	001-39345	85-0796578
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
1730 Technology Drive, San Jose, California		95110
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (408) 452-2000

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share		QS		The New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
 

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 22, 2025, QuantumScape Corporation (the “Company”) announced its business and financial results for its third quarter of 2025, which ended September 30. A copy of the Company’s Shareholder Letter is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

On October 22, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing the release of its business and financial results. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information contained in this Item 2.02 and in the accompanying Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, unless expressly incorporated by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit Number		Description
99.1*		Letter to Shareholders – Q3 Fiscal 2025 dated October 22, 2025
99.2*		Press Release dated October 22, 2025
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

* Filed herewith.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

		QUANTUMSCAPE CORPORATION
Date: October 22, 2025		By:	/s/ Kevin Hettrich
			Kevin Hettrich
			Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

FAQ

What did QuantumScape (QS) announce in this 8-K?

The company announced its business and financial results for the third quarter of 2025, which ended September 30.

Which exhibits were included with QuantumScape's Q3 2025 results?

Exhibit 99.1 is the Q3 Fiscal 2025 Shareholder Letter, and Exhibit 99.2 is the press release.

How are the Q3 2025 materials treated legally?

They are furnished under Item 2.02, not filed, and are not incorporated by reference unless expressly stated.

When were the results announced?

On October 22, 2025.

What period do the results cover?

The third quarter of 2025, ended September 30.

What is QuantumScape’s trading symbol and exchange?

Class A common stock trades under ticker QS on the New York Stock Exchange.

Who signed the report for QuantumScape?

Kevin Hettrich, Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer).