<p><strong>QuantumScape</strong> <strong>Corp</strong> (NYSE:QS) shares are down on Wednesday as the company faces challenges despite a recent earnings report that beat analyst expectations. The stock has fallen 20% over the past five sessions, reflecting continued selling pressure following the report. Here’s what investors need to know.</p>



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<li>QuantumScape shares are under pressure. What’s driving QS stock lower?</li>
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<h2>QuantumScape Q4 Loss Narrows</h2>



<p>QuantumScape reported a fourth-quarter loss of 17 cents per share, which was better than the expected loss of 18 cents per share. The company also highlighted capital expenditures totaling $36.3 million for the full year, with customer billings reaching $19.5 million in 2025.</p>



<p>The company emphasized its diverse customer base and robust partner ecosystem, stating, “We believe we have a diverse group of customer and application opportunities, a robust and growing partner ecosystem, and a differentiated technology platform.” </p>



<p>Additionally, QuantumScape plans to focus on demonstrating scalable production of its solid-state battery technology in 2026.</p>



<h2>Significant Short-Term Technical Weakness</h2>



<p>The stock is currently trading 22.2% below its 20-day simple moving average (SMA) and 42.9% below its 100-day SMA, indicating significant weakness in the short to medium term. </p>



<p>Shares have decreased 28.34% over the past 12 months and are positioned closer to their 52-week lows than highs, suggesting a challenging market environment.</p>



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<p>The RSI is at 29.69, indicating that the stock is in oversold territory, which typically suggests a potential for a rebound. Meanwhile, the MACD shows a value of -0.8096, below its signal line at -0.7029, indicating bearish momentum.</p>



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<p>The combination of oversold RSI and bearish MACD suggests mixed momentum, indicating that while the stock is oversold, there is still downward pressure.</p>



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<li><strong>Key Resistance</strong>: $7.50</li>
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<h2>QuantumScape’s Business Model</h2>



<p>QuantumScape is engaged in the development of next-generation solid-state lithium-metal batteries for use in electric vehicles and other applications. </p>



<p>The company’s solid-state lithium-metal battery technology is designed to offer greater energy density, faster charging, and enhanced safety. Its battery cells have none of the host materials used in conventional anodes.</p>



<h2>Benzinga Edge Rankings</h2>



<p>Below is the Benzinga Edge scorecard for QuantumScape, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses compared to the broader market:</p>



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<li><strong>Momentum</strong>: Strong (Score: 69.62) — Stock is outperforming the broader market.</li>
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<p><strong>The Verdict:</strong> QuantumScape’s Benzinga Edge signal reveals a strong momentum score, indicating positive price action relative to the market. While the stock faces technical challenges, the momentum score suggests potential for recovery as it navigates these hurdles.</p>



<h2>QS Shares Edge Lower Wednesday</h2>



<p><strong>QS Price Action:</strong> QuantumScape shares were down 0.56% at $7.15 at the time of publication on Wednesday, according to Benzinga Pro data.</p>



<p><em>Image: Shutterstock</em></p>

<p>QuantumScape shares have fallen 20% over the past five trading sessions, despite a recent earnings report that beat analyst expectations. The company reported a Q4 loss of 17 cents per share, better than the expected loss of 18 cents. However, the stock is under pressure, trading significantly below its moving averages and closer to 52-week lows. The RSI indicates oversold conditions, while the MACD shows bearish momentum. QuantumScape focuses on developing solid-state batteries for electric vehicles, aiming for scalable production by 2026.</p>

QuantumScape Stock Falls 20% In 5 Trading Sessions: What's Going On?