QuantumScape

QuantumScape is organizing dedicated business units for EV, AI and other markets and has partnerships with Volkswagen and Honda validating its solid-state battery technology. Management says scalable mass production is a substantial challenge and does not expect commercialization until at least 2029. The company has over $800 million in cash but projects substantial EBITDA losses in 2026 and may need additional funding, making the stock a high-risk speculative investment. » More on finance.yahoo.com

QuantumScape presented progress on commercialization and manufacturing at the J.P. Morgan Automotive Conference, reporting cumulative customer billings of $40 million and the QSE-5 cell with 800 Wh/L, >300 Wh/kg and fast-charging capability. The pilot line "Eagle" is running with over 90% availability and is expected to double production in the near term to demonstrate scalability, yield and repeatability. Partnerships with Volkswagen and Honda, as well as a licensing rather than own-gigafactory approach, are intended to enable mass production; the short-term focus is on proving scalability and expanding the commercial base. » More on de.investing.com

QuantumScape has achieved key milestones and partnerships with Volkswagen’s PowerCo, Corning, Murata and Honda, advanced its separator manufacturing and demonstrated real-world solid-state cells, but its stock plunged roughly 27.4% in H1 2026. The company is pursuing EVs and other markets such as power equipment and in-rack storage for AI factories, yet competition and expectations already priced into its $4.3 billion market cap weigh on the share price. Investors are advised that risk has declined since 2025 milestones but the company remains speculative and not included in one prominent analysts' top picks. » More on finance.yahoo.com