Ascendiant Capital Rates Knightscope (KSCP) buy, $23 Price Target

Ascendiant Capital maintains its buy rating for KSCP with a $23 price target, a 1055.78% upside from the current price.

By TradeTexts Research Desk · Published Jun 15, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT · Updated Jun 16, 2026, 1:00 AM EDT

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Ascendiant Capital rated Knightscope, Inc. ($KSCP) "buy" with a $23 price target on June 15, 2026.

Since the rating, $KSCP is down 6.9% after 1 week, down 22.1% after 1 month and down 73.5% to date (from the $2.04 close on Jun 15, 2026).

KSCP Knightscope, Inc.

$0.54 -86.70% year to date

Daily close · Oct 16, 2026

Key Points

Ascendiant Capital reiterated its buy rating on KSCP, setting a price target of $23 per share as of June 15, 2026.
Ascendiant Capital's $23 price target implies 1055.78% upside from Knightscope, Inc.'s ($KSCP) current $1.99 share price.
KSCP shares are trading at approximately $1.99, with recent insider buying activity by key executives.
Vanguard Capital Management and Geode Capital Management have increased their positions in KSCP, while UBS Group AG reduced its holdings.

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Analysts Set New Price Targets

On June 15, 2026, Ascendiant Capital, led by analyst Edward Woo, reiterated its buy rating on KSCP, setting a price target of $23 per share. This maintains the firm's positive outlook on the company, which has seen consistent buy ratings from Ascendiant Capital in the recent past.

Other Institutional Activity in KSCP

Several institutional investors have shown varied interest in KSCP. Vanguard Capital Management LLC increased its holdings significantly, adding 502,063 shares to end with 502,063 shares valued at about $2.09 million. Geode Capital Management, LLC also boosted its position by 25,961 shares, bringing its total to 141,885 shares worth approximately $592,305. On the flip side, UBS Group AG reduced its stake by 46,377 shares, leaving it with 111,678 shares valued at around $465,698. Meanwhile, AlphaCentric Advisors LLC and Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Co both initiated positions, holding 75,000 and 65,852 shares, respectively.

Knightscope, Inc. Stock Up 74.6%

Shares of KSCP are currently trading at around $1.99. Despite the low trading price, the stock has garnered attention from analysts and institutional investors alike. The company's market dynamics and recent insider activities could be influencing its current valuation.

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Knightscope, Inc. daily closes and this analyst's $23 target. Not advice.

Insider Buying and Selling at Knightscope, Inc.

Recent insider activity at KSCP shows significant buying from top executives. On June 4, 2026, Mercedes Soria, the EVP and Chief Intelligence Officer, along with William Santana Li, Chairman, CEO & President, and other key officers, acquired shares. Notably, Soria purchased 355,176 shares, and Li bought 1,243,116 shares. These transactions were not part of any pre-planned trading programs.

Bottom Line

Ascendiant Capital's reiterated buy rating and $23 target for KSCP highlights continued confidence in the company's potential. While the stock trades at a modest $1.99, insider buying and institutional interest suggest underlying optimism. Investors often track such ratings and insider activities for insights, though it's essential to remember that these are backward-looking indicators and may not reflect current market conditions.