QuantumScape Lands Huge Manufacturing Partner: Is the Stock a Buy?

In this video, Motley Fool contributor Jason Hall breaks down QuantumScape's (NYSE: QS) new partnership with Corning (NYSE: GLW), what it means, and whether QuantumScape stock is a buy.

*Stock prices used were from the afternoon of Oct. 1, 2025. The video was published on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Jason Hall has positions in QuantumScape and has the following options: short January 2027 $5 puts on QuantumScape. The Motley Fool recommends Corning. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Jason Hall is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through their link they will earn some extra money that supports their channel. Their opinions remain their own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool.