QuantumScape (QS) Is About to Report Q4 Earnings Tomorrow. Here's What to Expect

QuantumScape (QS), a developer of next-generation solid-state lithium-metal batteries, is set to release its fourth-quarter 2025 financials after market close on Wednesday, February 11. The stock has rallied nearly 69% over the past year, driven by hopes for its solid-state battery progress and rising interest in EV stocks. While optimism around the company's technology remains high, analysts remain cautious about its valuation and recommend avoiding the stock at current levels. Wall Street expects QuantumScape to post a net loss of $0.17 per share, lower than the loss of $0.22 in the year-ago quarter.Valentine's Day Sale - 70% OffUnlock hedge fund-level data and powerful investing tools for smarter, sharper decisions Stay ahead of the market with the latest news and analysis and maximize your portfolio's potential At the same time, QS is not expected to report any meaningful revenue, as it remains in the pre-commercial stage. Still, investors will be paying close attention to any updates on battery testing, factory progress, and deals with carmakers. Any positive news in any of these areas could boost investor confidence. Recent News Ahead of Q4 In early February, QuantumScape introduced its new "Eagle Line" at its San Jose site. The line is meant to show it can make its solid-state battery parts at larger scale and to produce cells for customer testing. In January, QuantumScape also added technology veteran Geoff Ribar to its board of directors, bringing additional industry and financial leadership experience. In December, the company signed a joint development deal with a top-10 global automaker and expanded work with Volkswagen's battery unit PowerCo (VWAGY). QuantumScape also partnered with Murata Manufacturing and Corning (GLW) to help build higher-volume production of its battery separator parts. Options Traders Anticipate a Large Move Using TipRanks' Options tool, we can see what options traders are expecting from the stock immediately after its earnings report. The expected earnings move is determined by calculating the at-the-money straddle of the options closest to expiration after the earnings announcement. If this sounds complicated, don't worry; the Options tool does this for you. Indeed, it currently says that options traders are expecting a 13.70% move in either direction.