Every 8-K that QuantumScape Corporation (QS) has filed with the SEC in the last 24 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
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QuantumScape reported second-quarter 2026 results, with GAAP operating expenses of $106,127 thousand, a GAAP net loss of $98,240 thousand and basic and diluted net loss per share of $0.16. Adjusted EBITDA loss was $64,189 thousand, and the company reiterated full-year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA loss guidance of $250M–$275M.
The company highlighted a new multi-year partnership with Honda to advance solid-state lithium-metal batteries, an amended milestone and payment structure with Volkswagen PowerCo, and ongoing work with two other Top-10 automotive OEMs. It is organizing around three verticals: QSEV (electric vehicles), QSDC (AI data centers) and QSAS (aerospace and defense).
On manufacturing, the Eagle Line pilot line in San Jose is showing core-tool uptime above 90%, with cell volumes ramping and sample shipments under way. QuantumScape ended Q2 with $132,872 thousand in cash and cash equivalents and $726,130 thousand in marketable securities, for total assets of $1,168,745 thousand, while lowering 2026 capex guidance to $27M–$37M.
QuantumScape Corporation, through its wholly owned subsidiary QuantumScape Battery, Inc., entered into an amendment to its Amended and Restated Collaboration Agreement with PowerCo SE on July 16, 2026. PowerCo is a battery cell company wholly owned by the Volkswagen Group and a major investor in QuantumScape.
The amendment refocuses the joint program on automotive cell development, larger format cells, and the company’s future technology roadmap for QSE-5 Technology, including transfer into a cell size to be determined by PowerCo. It replaces the prior statement of work and cost-reimbursement structure with milestone-based payments tied to development, validation, demonstration and delivery of battery cells over the next two years. The maximum aggregate amount QuantumScape will receive from PowerCo for this program is $75.4 million, inclusive of amounts paid to date. Statement of Work No. 1 was terminated and replaced by the new terms, and invoiced obligations to date remain payable; the amendment does not change the potential IP License Agreement terms previously described.
QuantumScape Corporation reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 3, 2026. Holders of 358,839,991 Class A shares and 36,800,264 Class B shares were present in person or by proxy, representing 726,842,631 votes and 76.8% of the voting power as of the April 9, 2026 record date, which constituted a quorum.
Stockholders elected ten directors to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting, with each nominee receiving a large majority of votes cast. They also ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, and approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers.
QuantumScape reported first-quarter 2026 results alongside an operational update on its solid-state lithium-metal battery programs. The company completed installation of its highly automated Eagle Line pilot production line, began start-up operations, and started producing initial volumes of QSE-5 cells to support future customer shipments.
GAAP operating expenses were $109 million, and GAAP net loss was $100.8 million, with Adjusted EBITDA loss of $63.2 million in line with expectations. QuantumScape reiterated full-year 2026 guidance for Adjusted EBITDA loss of $250–$275 million and capital expenditures of $40–$60 million, after Q1 capex of $10 million. Customer billings were $11 million, and liquidity at quarter end was $904 million, reflecting a substantial cash and marketable securities position to fund development.
QuantumScape Corporation appointed Ross Niebergall to its Board of Directors, with his term running until the company’s next annual meeting of stockholders. He brings decades of experience in defense-sector research, development, and technology commercialization, including senior roles at L3Harris, Harris Corporation, RTX and Thales-Raytheon Systems.
Under QuantumScape’s Amended and Restated Outside Director Compensation Policy, Dr. Niebergall will receive $80,000 in annual cash compensation for Board service. He was also granted an initial equity award of 40,973 restricted stock units and a pro-rated annual equity award of 6,402 restricted stock units, each subject to time-based vesting tied to continued Board service.
QuantumScape Corporation reported fourth quarter and full-year 2025 results and outlined its 2026 goals. The company achieved key 2025 milestones, including integrating its Cobra process into production, shipping Cobra-based QSE-5 cells to the Volkswagen Group, expanding commercial engagements with additional global automotive OEMs, and installing its Eagle Line pilot cell production line.
For Q4 2025, GAAP operating expenses were $110.5M and GAAP net loss was $100.1M$472.6M and GAAP net loss was $435.1M. Full-year 2025 Adjusted EBITDA loss was $252.3M, representing an approximately 10% year-over-year improvement. Capital expenditures were $36.3M for 2025 and are expected to be $40M–$60M in 2026. Customer billings were $19.5M in 2025, and liquidity at year-end totaled $970.8M.
For 2026, QuantumScape expects full-year Adjusted EBITDA loss between $250M and $275M as it focuses on demonstrating scalable production on the Eagle Line, advancing automotive commercialization, expanding into new high-value markets, and progressing beyond its current QSE-5 platform.
QuantumScape Corporation reported that Prof. Dr. Fritz Prinz has retired from its board of directors, effective February 4, 2026. He has served as a director since co-founding the company in 2010. The company stated that his decision did not involve any disagreement regarding its operations, policies, or practices.
QuantumScape Corporation appointed veteran finance and technology executive Geoffrey Ribar to its Board of Directors, with his term expiring at the company’s next annual stockholder meeting. No committee assignments have been made for him at this time.
Ribar brings more than four decades of experience in the semiconductor and broader technology sectors, including prior Chief Financial Officer roles at several public and private companies. Under QuantumScape’s Outside Director Compensation Policy, he will receive $80,000 in annual cash compensation and two equity grants totaling 36,102 restricted stock units, vesting over periods tied to continued board service.
QuantumScape Corporation plans to move the listing of its Class A common stock from the New York Stock Exchange to Nasdaq. The company notified the NYSE of its voluntary withdrawal and has received approval to list on Nasdaq under the same ticker symbol, “QS.”
Trading on the NYSE is expected to end at market close on December 22, 2025, with trading on Nasdaq expected to begin at market open on December 23, 2025. QuantumScape also issued a press release describing the transfer of its stock listing, which is furnished as an exhibit.
QuantumScape Corporation disclosed that its wholly owned subsidiary, QuantumScape Battery, Inc., has entered into a sublease agreement with Momentus Inc. for the entire building at 1762 Automation Parkway in San Jose, California, covering about 61,100 rentable square feet. The move reflects a smaller operational footprint in line with QuantumScape’s focus on technology licensing.
The sublease will run through September 30, 2032, starting once the master landlord consents and the premises are delivered in the required condition. Momentus will pay initial monthly base rent of $72 thousand through November 30, 2026, with annual escalations up to $175.1 thousand in the final period, and QuantumScape expects to receive roughly $11.5 million of base rent over the term, after abatements. The subtenant will also cover operating expenses, taxes, and insurance, and the agreement includes customary commercial lease protections and restrictions.
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.