# Knightscope, Inc. (KSCP)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/KSCP · data as of 2026-10-15 20:00 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, Knightscope, Inc. (KSCP), nexqual.com/KSCP" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 0.57 (-1.98% on the day) · last close of Oct 15, 2026; US market closed, not a live price. Prev close 0.58 · day 0.56–0.59 · 52w 0.56–6.04 · market cap $13.5M · NCM

## Key facts
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -90.3% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y -99.9% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.

## Analysts
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-14 | Ascendiant Capital | Target lowered | Buy | $23 → $21 |
| 2026-08-13 | Lake Street | Target lowered | Buy | $8 → $3 |

## Total return (dividends reinvested)
|  | 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2022-01-24) |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -90.3% | -99.9% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | -90.4% | -78.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 108.5% | 123.5% |
| Max drawdown | -90.4% (Oct 2025→Oct 2026) | -99.9% (Jan 2022→Oct 2026) |

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## More
Full page: https://nexqual.com/KSCP · Free keyless MCP server with the same data and citations: https://mcp.nexqual.com/mcp · Guide for agents: https://nexqual.com/agents · https://nexqual.com/llms.txt