KSCP, US49907V2016

Knightscope stock faces 789,444 options after new hiring

Published on 10/05/2026 at 21:09 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Knightscope stock faces 789,444 employee options granted on September 30, while Q2 revenue reached USD 9.024 million. Contract awards totaled USD 27 million.

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Knightscope stock (ISIN US49907V2016) was trading at USD 0.73 on Nasdaq at 3:07 p.m. ET on October 5, 2026, down 3.27 percent from the USD 0.75 prior close. The latest corporate update concerns 789,444 stock options granted to 107 newly hired employees on September 30, 2026, under the company's 2025 Inducement Plan, according to Yahoo Finance.

Hiring expands the option count

The options have an exercise price equal to the Nasdaq Capital Market closing price on September 30, 2026. They vest over four years, with 25 percent vesting after the first year and the balance vesting monthly over the following 36 months, according to the October 1, 2026 release.

For investors, the grant links Knightscope's staffing plans to future share dilution. The company is adding employees while its shares trade at USD 0.73, and the 52-week range runs from USD 0.72 to USD 7.62 on October 5, 2026.

Contracts exceed quarterly revenue

Knightscope reported USD 27 million in estimated renewals, bookings and client awards covering May 20 through September 18, 2026. The total involved 109 contracts across seven vertical markets, with USD 19.6 million from renewals and USD 7.5 million from new business, according to Yahoo Finance.

The contract figure is an operating metric rather than GAAP revenue. Knightscope said revenue from the agreements is recognized as services are ordered and delivered, so the USD 27 million total does not translate directly into the quarter's sales or cash flow.

Q2 growth meets a large loss

Knightscope's Q2 2026 revenue was USD 9.024 million, compared with USD 6.016 million in Q1 2026, an increase of 50.0 percent sequentially. The quarter ended June 30, 2026, also produced a net loss of USD 14.09 million and basic EPS of negative USD 0.79, while cash and equivalents stood at USD 8.16 million.

The investor-relations page identifies the company as a security technology provider combining autonomous machines, AI-driven software and licensed security agents. It reports 434 clients across 42 states, a recurring revenue mix of 96 percent and more than 4.4 million autonomous hours logged as of the Q2 2026 update, according to Knightscope.

KSCP trades near its yearly low

KSCP was trading at USD 0.73 on the Nasdaq Capital Market on October 5, 2026, with volume of 337,649 shares and a market capitalization of USD 14.4 million. The price stood USD 0.01 above the 52-week low of USD 0.72 and USD 6.89 below the 52-week high of USD 7.62.