KSCPIndustrials · Security & Protection ServicesThe 2 Wall Street analysts covering Knightscope, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $13 — +818.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 12 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — in the weakest quartile. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Knightscope, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Size (85): Smaller than most of the companies we track.
Momentum (11): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on KSCP, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +818.7% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug 2026 | Lake Street | Maintains | Buy | $8.00 → $3.00 |
| 15 June 2026 | Ascendiant Capital | Maintains | Buy | $26 → $23 |
| 15 June 2026 | Ascendiant Capital | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 15 Apr 2026 | Ascendiant Capital | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 31 Mar 2026 | HC Wainwright & Co. | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 10 Feb 2026 | HC Wainwright & Co. | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 11 Dec 2025 | Ascendiant Capital | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 6 Oct 2025 | Ascendiant Capital | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 3 Sept 2025 | HC Wainwright & Co. | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 13 Aug 2025 | Lake Street | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 6 June 2025 | Ascendiant Capital | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 16 May 2025 | HC Wainwright & Co. | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 28 Apr 2025 | Ascendiant Capital | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 7 Apr 2025 | HC Wainwright & Co. | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 1 Apr 2025 | Lake Street | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 5 Feb 2025 | Lake Street | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 30 Jan 2025 | HC Wainwright & Co. | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 29 Dec 2023 | Ascendiant Capital | Maintains | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. KSCP appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 79% of US stocks
Cheaper than 59% of US stocks
Cheaper than 75% of US stocks
Cheaper than 66% of US stocks
Higher than 96% of US stocks
Higher than 8% of US stocks
Higher than 12% of US stocks
Higher than 2% of US stocks
Higher than 7% of US stocks
Higher than 6% of US stocks
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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Knightscope, Inc. (KSCP) held its Q2 2026 earnings call, and the conference call transcript was published on Seeking Alpha. The item provides the transcript of the company's second-quarter 2026 earnings call.
Why it matters — A KSCP watcher would care because the earnings call transcript offers direct information on the company's latest quarterly performance and management commentary.
Knightscope, Inc. reported record financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, with revenue of $9.0 million, a 228% increase compared with $2.7 million in the same quarter of 2025. The company noted this was its second consecutive record quarter.
Why it matters — A KSCP watcher would care because the company reported a new quarterly revenue record with strong year-over-year growth, marking its second consecutive record quarter for the security technology firm.
Knightscope, Inc. announced it will release its second quarter 2026 financial results after the market close on August 12, 2026, followed by a webcast with executive management to discuss the results.
Why it matters — The earnings conference call is a routine but key event for KSCP shareholders and analysts to hear management's commentary on the company's financial performance and operations.
The 2 Wall Street analysts covering Knightscope, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $13, with estimates ranging from $3 to $23. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 2 analysts covering Knightscope, Inc., 2 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Knightscope, Inc. 12 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 22 Aug 2026, Knightscope, Inc. ranks 12 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Size (85 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 2 analysts implies +818.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Knightscope, Inc. 12 out of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Knightscope, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for KSCP are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $3 to $23 over the next 12 months.
Knightscope, Inc. returned -73.3% over the 12 months to 21 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Knightscope, Inc. is a security technology company that designs, manufactures, and deploys autonomous security solutions for public safety and physical security.
The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 13 Aug 2026): "Knightscope, Inc. (KSCP) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript". Knightscope, Inc. (KSCP) held its Q2 2026 earnings call, and the conference call transcript was published on Seeking Alpha. The item provides the transcript of the company's second-quarter 2026 earnings call.
Knightscope, Inc. is a security technology company that designs, manufactures, and deploys autonomous security solutions for public safety and physical security. The company's primary offerings include Autonomous Security Robots such as the K5 for outdoor environments and the K7 for large-scale perimeter protection, along with Emergency Communication Devices for emergency management. Knightscope provides these solutions through various delivery models, including Machine-as-a-Service subscriptions and premium monitoring accounts like its Risk & Threat service. The company also operates the Knightscope Security Operations Center, a proprietary software platform that enables real-time data access and monitoring for clients. Knightscope serves diverse sectors including higher education, healthcare, hospitality, retail, data centers, government agencies, and residential communities. Based in Sunnyvale, California, the company recently completed the acquisition of Event Risk LLC to expand its service capabilities in armed and unarmed guarding and executive protection, positioning itself as an integrated managed security services platform combining autonomous machines, software, and human security operations.
CEO Mr. William Santana Li · 90 employees · United States · https://knightscope.com