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Knightscope, Inc.(KSCP)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
KSCP•NASDAQ
$1.80
Price updated Jul 7, 2026
AboutKnightscope, Inc. designs, develops, builds, deploys, and supports physical security technologies in the United States. The company's solutions combine the physical presence of autonomous security robots (ASR) with real-time on-site data collection and analysis, and a human-machine interface to reduce crime. Its products include K3 and K5 ASRs designed to roam a geo-fenced area autonomously by utilizing numerous sensors and lasers, either on a random basis or based on a particular patrolling algorithm to navigate around people, vehicles, and objects in dynamic indoor or outdoor environments; K1, an ASR for used in indoors or outdoors and at ingress/egress points for both people and vehicles; and K7, a multi-terrain ASR. The company also develops and operates the Knightscope security operations center (KSOC), a browser-based interface, which allows real-time data access service to its clients for alert of an abnormal event; and Knightscope network operations center (KNOC), a custom set of tools that enables it to manage and monitor the network of ASRs with alerts related to critical indicators and statistics, including charging, software, navigation, and temperatures, as well as to execute over-the-air software upgrades, patches, and other related items. In addition, it offers Knightscope+ remote monitoring, an optional service for clients that operate without a fully staffed 24/7 security operations center. The company serves law enforcement agencies, hospitals, and security teams. Knightscope, Inc. was incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.Show more
- Revenue$11M+4.9%
- EBITDA-$31M-15.7%
- Net Income-$34M-6.6%
- EPS (Diluted)-4.00+63.5%
- Gross Margin-42.13%-23.1%
- EBITDA Margin-276.31%-10.3%
- Operating Margin-298.9%-8.8%
- Net Margin-298.32%-1.6%
- ROE-155.3%+42.9%
KSCP Price & Volume
Knightscope, Inc. (KSCP) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Persistent Operating Losses Mask Revenue Growth Volatility
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
VerdictNegative: The company's inability to generate positive operating cash flow
Growth:Mixed
Profitability:Negative
Financial:Vulnerable
Cash Flow:Burning
Primary Risk:Persistent negative gross margins
Key Thesis Takeaways
- Knightscope faces a challenging path to profitability as its autonomous security service model struggles with structural inefficiencies, evidenced by persistent negative gross margins and a deep accumulated deficit of $237.3 million.
- While the company achieved a 106.2% revenue growth rate in 2026Q1, this expansion is heavily reliant on external capital raises rather than organic cash generation.
- Investors should monitor the company's ability to decouple operating expenses from its current $4.7 million quarterly R&D spend to avoid further shareholder dilution.
Verdict Logic
evidenced by a $11.6 million outflow in 2026Q1, suggests a high risk of continued equity dilution to sustain its $59.6 million asset base.
KSCP Growth Metrics
Knightscope, Inc. (KSCP) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years27.72%
3 Years26.26%
TTM25.86%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM-19.97%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM64.21%
Return on Capital
10 Years-248.91%
5 Years-234.37%
3 Years-159.92%
Last Year-124.17%
KSCP Recent Earnings
Knightscope, Inc. (KSCP) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 2/12 qtrs (18%)●Beat Revenue 9/12 qtrs (82%)
Q2 2026Latest
May 15, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.74-42.3%
$0.52
Rev
$6M+64.3%
$4M
Q2 2026
Mar 30, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.94-27.6%
$0.74
Rev
$3M-9.8%
$3M
Q4 2025
Nov 12, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.98-36.1%
$0.72
Rev
$3M+19.1%
$3M
Q3 2025
Aug 12, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.90+17.4%
$1.09
Rev
$3M+4.6%
$3M
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 15, 2026 | $0.74vs $0.52-42.3% | $6Mvs $4M+64.3% |
| Q2 2026 | Mar 30, 2026 | $0.94vs $0.74-27.6% | $3Mvs $3M-9.8% |
| Q4 2025 | Nov 12, 2025 | $0.98vs $0.72-36.1% | $3Mvs $3M+19.1% |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 12, 2025 | $0.90vs $1.09+17.4% | $3Mvs $3M+4.6% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for Knightscope, Inc. (KSCP)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1.80 | $24.94M | -0.45 | 4.91% | -298.32% | -155.3% | — | |
| $8.93 | $115.68M | -12.07 | 2.05% | -14.95% | -20.76% | — | |
| $640.46 | $51.6B | 424.15 | 33.47% | 6.91% | 6.58% | — | |
| $170.34 | $6.6B | 24.03 | 3.69% | 15.16% | 22.03% | — | |
| $139.32 | $11.97B | 18.73 | 7.82% | 15.24% | 32.08% | — | |
| $38.40 | $1.37B | 32.27 | -3.81% | 18.7% | 20.86% | — |
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Knightscope, Inc. (KSCP) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
KSCP SEC Filings & Documents
Knightscope, Inc. (KSCP) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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KSCP Frequently Asked Questions
Knightscope, Inc. (KSCP) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is Knightscope, Inc.'s revenue?
Knightscope, Inc. (KSCP) reported $14.4M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 391% increase from $2.9M in 2018.
How fast is Knightscope, Inc. growing?
Knightscope, Inc. (KSCP) grew revenue by 4.9% over the past year. Growth has been modest.
Is KSCP profitable?
Knightscope, Inc. (KSCP) reported a net loss of $37.2M for fiscal year 2025.
Dividend & Returns
What is KSCP's return on equity?
Knightscope, Inc. (KSCP) has a return on equity (ROE) of -155.3%. Negative ROE indicates the company is unprofitable.
What is Knightscope, Inc.'s free cash flow?
Knightscope, Inc. (KSCP) had negative free cash flow of $38.5M in fiscal year 2025, likely due to heavy capital investments.