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accession: "0000950170-22-013219"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "QS"
cik: "0001811414"
company_name: "QuantumScape Corp"
filed_at: "2022-07-27T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-24T08:17:17.131760+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# QuantumScape reports Q2 net loss $94.8M, lowers FY2022 capex guide to $175-225M; makes first 24-layer cells

## Summary
- Net loss $94.8M ($0.22/sh) vs net income $81M in Q2 2021; no revenue.
- Cash operating expenses $59.7M; capex $27.6M, below Q2 guidance of $35-65M.
- FY2022 capex guidance lowered to $175-225M from $325-375M; year-end liquidity >$950M.
- Made first prototype 24-layer cells; A-sample delivery to auto OEM remains 2022 goal.
- Added two new automotive customer sampling agreements, total six.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000950170-22-013219
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: QS
- cik: 0001811414
- company_name: QuantumScape Corp
- filed_at: 2022-07-27T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1811414/000095017022013219/0000950170-22-013219-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1811414/000095017022013219/qs-20220727.htm

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