--- title: "QuantumScape Stock Falls 20% In 5 Trading Sessions: What's Going On?" description: "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 t" type: "news" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/276256139.md" published_at: "2026-02-18T17:16:38.000Z" --- # QuantumScape Stock Falls 20% In 5 Trading Sessions: What's Going On? > 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. **QuantumScape** **Corp** (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. - QuantumScape shares are under pressure. What’s driving QS stock lower? ## QuantumScape Q4 Loss Narrows 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. 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.” Additionally, QuantumScape plans to focus on demonstrating scalable production of its solid-state battery technology in 2026. ## Significant Short-Term Technical Weakness 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. 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. 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. The combination of oversold RSI and bearish MACD suggests mixed momentum, indicating that while the stock is oversold, there is still downward pressure. - **Key Resistance**: $7.50 ## QuantumScape’s Business Model QuantumScape is engaged in the development of next-generation solid-state lithium-metal batteries for use in electric vehicles and other applications. 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. ## Benzinga Edge Rankings Below is the Benzinga Edge scorecard for QuantumScape, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses compared to the broader market: - **Momentum**: Strong (Score: 69.62) — Stock is outperforming the broader market. **The Verdict:** 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. ## QS Shares Edge Lower Wednesday **QS Price Action:** QuantumScape shares were down 0.56% at $7.15 at the time of publication on Wednesday, according to Benzinga Pro data. *Image: Shutterstock* ### Related Stocks - [QS.US - QuantumScape](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/QS.US.md) - [QSX.US - Tradr 2X Long QS Daily ETF](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/QSX.US.md) - [QSU.US - Defiance Daily Target 2X Long QS ETF](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/QSU.US.md) ## Related News & Research | Title | Description | URL | |-------|-------------|-----| | 随着 QuantumScape 缩小亏损，现在是否是投资 QS 股票的时机？ | 随着 QuantumScape 缩小亏损，现在是投资 QS 股票的时候了吗？ | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/275919980.md) | | QuantumScape 的股价正在下跌。这是华尔街对这家电动汽车电池制造商的收益进行批评的原因 | QuantumScape 的股票今年下跌超过 22%，原因是该公司预测 2026 年的资本支出将更高，预计在 4000 万到 6000 万美元之间，超出华尔街的预期。该公司目前处于固态电池开发的 B 样品阶段，最新季度报告每股亏损 17 美 | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/275797023.md) | | Urban Edge Properties｜8-K：2025 财年营收 4.72 亿美元 | | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/275600577.md) | | 固态电池春季展望：产业化前夜，海内外同步变革 | 固态电池产业化进入关键阶段，海外首款量产固态电池在 CES 展上发布，预计 2026 年投入使用。国内也在加速制定车用固态电池国家标准，提升技术门槛，推动行业规范化。固态电池被视为未来能源转型的重要技术，马斯克指出其在全球竞争中的重要性。 | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/275695481.md) | | QuantumScape 的 Eagle Line 在第四季度财报发布前备受关注 | QuantumScape 的股价在其第四季度财报发布前下跌了 3.69%，目前为 8.61 美元，预计将显示每股亏损 17 美分。该公司最近启用了其固态电池生产的 Eagle Line 工厂，旨在提升制造能力。分析师们的看法不一，给予 “持 | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/275630593.md) | --- > **Disclaimer**: This article is for reference only and does not constitute any investment advice.