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accession: "0001193125-26-312423"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "QS"
cik: "0001811414"
company_name: "QuantumScape Corp"
filed_at: "2026-07-22T20:18:31+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-07-22T20:19:10.787878+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# QuantumScape Q2 net loss $98.2M; announces Honda partnership, new verticals for AI data centers and defense

## Summary
- GAAP net loss $98.2M ($0.16/share); adjusted EBITDA loss $64.2M, in line with guidance.
- Announced multi-year partnership with Honda to advance solid-state battery tech for automotive.
- Established three business verticals: QSEV (EVs), QSDC (AI data centers), QSAS (aerospace/defense).
- Eagle Line ramping; core tool uptime >90%, targeting doubled cell output in H2 2026.
- FY 2026 capex guidance lowered to $27-37M; liquidity $859M; customer billings $10.8M in Q2.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-312423
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: QS
- cik: 0001811414
- company_name: QuantumScape Corp
- filed_at: 2026-07-22T20:18:31+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- sentiment: positive
- 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/1811414/000119312526312423/0001193125-26-312423-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1811414/000119312526312423/qs-20260722.htm

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