KSCPIndustrials · Security & Protection ServicesThe 2 Wall Street analysts covering Knightscope, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $12 — +2466.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 27 of 100 as at 31 Oct 2026 — in the lower half. 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 (91): Smaller than most of the companies we track.
Momentum (7): 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.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +2466.8% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 0 moved their price target up and 3 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sept 2026 | Ascendiant Capital | Maintains | Buy | $23 → $21 |
| 14 Sept 2026 | Ascendiant Capital | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 13 Aug 2026 | Lake Street | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 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 | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 30 Oct 2026, Knightscope, Inc. returned −90.8% against +12.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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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 78% of US stocks
Cheaper than 79% of US stocks
Cheaper than 86% of US stocks
Cheaper than 65% of US stocks
Higher than 96% of US stocks
Higher than 7% 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
Higher than 1% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Knightscope, Inc. has a market value of $11.0M and an enterprise value of $11.8M.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $20.7M. The latest quarter grew 228.3% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: −$45.0M, a −217.3% net margin.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$42.4M.
Trailing P/E: −0.1×; forward P/E: −0.2× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.
Knightscope, Inc. employs 90 people — $230K of revenue per employee.
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Knightscope said it will announce third-quarter 2026 results after market close on November 12, 2026, and hold an executive management conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss them.
Why it matters — The announcement gives KSCP watchers the timing and format for the company’s third-quarter results discussion.
Knightscope reported preliminary, unaudited third-quarter 2026 consolidated revenue of approximately $8.7 million, up 177% from $3.1 million a year earlier. The company said this was its third consecutive quarter of triple-digit year-over-year revenue growth.
Why it matters — The preliminary revenue figures provide KSCP watchers an update on the company's recent revenue growth.
Knightscope announced that Signals, its orchestration software and operational digital twin, is active in its initial release at the company's headquarters. It maintains a real-time digital twin of the entire site around the clock.
Why it matters — KSCP watchers may note the initial deployment of the software at company headquarters following its unveiling at GSX 2026.
Knightscope's Compensation Committee approved inducement grants on September 30, 2026, of non-qualified stock options covering an aggregate 789,444 shares of Class A common stock to 107 newly hired employees under the company's 2025 Inducement Plan, in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
Why it matters — This item details new equity incentives issued to recently hired staff, relevant to KSCP watchers tracking the company's compensation practices and hiring activity.
Knightscope reported approximately $27 million in estimated renewals, bookings and client awards for the period from May 20, 2026 through September 18, 2026, reflecting 109 contracts and awards across seven vertical markets, including renewals from existing clients and new client business.
Why it matters — The figure indicates continued commercial traction for Knightscope's security technology across multiple markets in recent months.
The 2 Wall Street analysts covering Knightscope, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $12, with estimates ranging from $3 to $21. 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. 27 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 31 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 31 Oct 2026, Knightscope, Inc. ranks 27 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 (91 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 2 analysts implies +2466.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Knightscope, Inc. 27 out of 100 as at 31 Oct 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 $21 over the next 12 months.
Knightscope, Inc. returned -90.8% over the 12 months to 30 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Knightscope Inc. Class A Common Stock represents equity in Knightscope, a security technology company based in Sunnyvale, California.
The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 29 Oct 2026): "Knightscope, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call". Knightscope said it will announce third-quarter 2026 results after market close on November 12, 2026, and hold an executive management conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss them.
Knightscope Inc. Class A Common Stock represents equity in Knightscope, a security technology company based in Sunnyvale, California. Knightscope develops and deploys autonomous security solutions designed to support public safety operations across commercial, industrial, institutional, and public environments. Its product lineup includes autonomous security robots for indoor and outdoor patrols, emergency communication devices such as blue light towers and call boxes, and related software systems that provide real-time monitoring, data collection, and situational awareness. The company’s offerings are built to help organizations maintain a visible security presence, monitor sites, and deter unwanted activity without relying on constant remote control. Knightscope serves clients seeking technology-driven security tools that complement traditional protective measures, making it a specialized name within the industrial technology and security services market.
CEO Mr. William Santana Li · 90 employees · United States · https://knightscope.com
