Before Q3 Earnings, Let’s Examine Who Holds QuantumScape Shares (QS)

QuantumScape’s Stock Surge and Upcoming Earnings

QuantumScape Corporation (QS) has experienced a remarkable increase, nearly 196%, in its stock value since the start of this year. This surge is largely attributed to growing optimism surrounding advancements in solid-state battery technology, as well as a heightened interest from investors in electric vehicle sectors. The company is set to release its financial results for the third quarter of 2025 after the market closes on October 22.

Understanding QuantumScape’s Financial Projections

Wall Street analysts are predicting that QuantumScape will report a net loss of $0.20 per share, which is an improvement from the $0.23 loss recorded the previous year. Although the company remains in the pre-commercial phase and is not expected to generate substantial revenue just yet, it’s making notable strides toward mass production of solid-state batteries. Investors are watching these developments closely.

As for ownership, publicly traded companies and retail investors hold 76.36% of QuantumScape’s shares, based on information from TipRanks. This is followed by ETFs, mutual funds, insiders, and other institutional investors, which hold 8.93%, 7.79%, 6.90%, and 0.03%, respectively.

Examining QuantumScape’s Shareholder Landscape

If we dive deeper into the top shareholders, we see that Vanguard Index Fund holds the largest share at 6.43%, closely followed by another Vanguard fund, which possesses 6.29% of the company’s stock.

In terms of ETFs, the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) holds 2.31% of QS stock, and the Vanguard Small Cap ETF (VB) follows with a 1.80% stake. Looking at mutual funds, Vanguard Index Fund retains the top spot with 6.43%, with Fidelity Concord Street Trust holding 0.70% of the shares.