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QBTS·D-Wave Quantum Inc.

$13.38
-0.36 (-2.62%)
Overnight$13.41+0.03 (+0.22%)
High
$13.73
Open
$13.48
Market Cap
5.08B
52W High
$46.90
Low
$13.28
P. Close
$13.38
P/E
-
52W Low
$12.75
Fwd P/E
-35.43
DailyIQ Est.
$37.17
Inst. Ownership
28.6%
Short Interest
18.72%
Days to Cover
4.2
NewEarnings release, scored · filed Aug 6, 2026New outlook issued · tone +0.1 vs prior release · 76 lines scoredSee the breakdown
Technical Score (1D)
0
BEARISH
News Sentiment
58
BULLISH
On Oct 12, D‑Wave Quantum (QBTS) reported second‑quarter 2026 revenue of $3.1 million, essentially unchanged from the prior year. The flat top line was driven by minimal sales of quantum computers, which generated only about $300,000, while cloud subscriptions grew 50% and professional services rose over 18%. Management noted that hardware sales lag due to site‑selection delays, suggesting the revenue dip is temporary. The company’s valuation of $5.4 billion remains based on expected future growth, but current earnings do not yet support that trajectory. The report highlighted that underlying demand for cloud and services is increasing, even as hardware delivery remains delayed.
LOW TARGET
$18 +37.2%
1 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$35 +159.0%
14 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$43 +221.4%
10 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$18.36 - $43.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
5/16/2/1/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$37.17 (+177.8%)
Sector
Technology
Industry
Computer Hardware
Exchange
NYQ
Country
United States
Symbol
QBTS
Description
D-Wave Quantum Inc. is a pioneer in the quantum computing field, providing comprehensive quantum computing solutions globally. At its core, the company offers its Advantage and Advantage 2 quantum computers, along with a suite of open-source software tools and cloud-based services. D-Wave's value proposition centers on delivering hybrid quantum-classical computing capabilities, including its Leap cloud service, which provides real-time access to quantum computers and advanced algorithms for solving complex, enterprise-level problems. These solutions are designed to address optimization challenges across diverse industries, such as logistics, drug discovery, and financial modeling. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, D-Wave aims to empower businesses with the computational power needed to tackle complex problems.
Bought (1Y)
0 shares
$0
Sold (1Y)
1,470,114 shares
$37.6M
GOLKOV GREGORYActing CFO & SVP, Finance
Award/Grant27,081 shares2026-09-17
GOLKOV GREGORYActing CFO & SVP, Finance
Tax Withholding1,132 shares2026-09-15
Nguyen DianeEVP, Chief Legal Officer & GC
Tax Withholding3,191 shares2026-09-15
BLACK STANLEY TExec. Vice President & CISO
Tax Withholding1,535 shares2026-09-15
AMES SOPHIE CExec. Vice President & CHRO
Tax Withholding1,544 shares2026-09-15
54/ 100
Neutral / mixed
Overall: Neutral
✓Revenue growing year over year
✕Negative net margin
✕Negative operating cash flow
Gross Margin
82.6%
Net Margin
-1444.1%
Revenue CAGR
36.7%
Current Ratio
42.38x
Debt / Equity
0.04x
Return on Equity
-41.7%
Earnings Summary
D‑Wave Quantum Inc. is a pioneer in quantum computing, offering quantum computers such as the Advantage series, open‑source software, and cloud‑based Leap services that target optimization problems across logistics, drug discovery, and finance. The company operates in the technology sector’s computer hardware industry, positioning itself as a hybrid quantum‑classical solutions provider. In Q4 2024, QBTS reported a revenue of $2.309 million, slightly below expectations, and an EPS of –$0.08 versus an estimate of –$0.064, marking a modest decline from the prior quarter’s –$0.0299 EPS. The following quarter, Q1 2025, saw revenue jump to $15.001 million and EPS improve to –$0.0299 from –$0.036, indicating a rebound in profitability and a strong revenue acceleration. Q2 2025 revenue fell to $3.095 million and EPS slipped to –$0.08 from –$0.05429, while Q3 2025 revenue rose to $3.739 million and EPS improved to –$0.05 from –$0.06625, showing a mixed pattern of revenue growth with occasional EPS setbacks. Historically, the company has experienced volatile earnings, with EPS consistently negative but trending toward less negative values in recent quarters, and revenue growth has been uneven, reflecting the nascent commercial adoption of quantum hardware. Recent news highlights a significant backlog surge of 668 % to $40.7 million, with 57 % expected to be recognized within 12 months, suggesting a potential upside to future revenue streams, but also notes ongoing legal investigations that could impact governance and cash burn.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$-0.13$-0.11$-0.09$-0.06$-0.04Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$-0.09 - -
Q2'26$-0.09$-0.10-16.0%
Q1'26$-0.08$-0.05+34.5%
Q4'25$-0.07$-0.12-77.5%
Q3'25$-0.07$-0.05+24.5%
Q2'25$-0.05$-0.08-47.4%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$2M$3M$4M$4M$5MQ2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$4M - -
Q2'26$4M$3M-25.1%
Q1'26$4M$3M-32.2%
Q4'25$4M$3M-28.4%
Q3'25 - $4M -
Q2'25 - $3M -

Market Data

QBTS Stock Snapshot

BEARISH0/100
$13.41+$0.03 (0.2%)
Market cap
5.08B
Day range
$13.28 – $13.73
News sentiment
58/100 · Neutral
Analyst target
$34.65 (+158.4%)
Consensus
Buy · 25 analysts
52-week range+5.2% off low · -71.4% from high
$12.75$46.90
Price $13.41 DailyIQ Est. $37.17

The signals on QBTS lean bearish, and the range position backs that up. Expect wider swings than the Technology average, simply as a function of float and coverage.

Behaviour On Record

What QBTS's own history says about today's numbers

Realized volatility (21d)
57.7% 32nd pct
Below its peak
-67.5%
vs 200-day average
-29.5%
Up days (1y)
46%

D-Wave Quantum Inc. is currently running 57.7% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against QBTS's own 5 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 32nd percentile — on the quiet side for this stock, against a typical reading of 85.2%. The distinction matters because a number that looks calm for one stock is turbulent for another, and the absolute figure on its own tells you neither.

QBTS is trading -67.5% below its running peak. Across 4 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -63.1%, and the deepest was -88.4% in 2022. The current drawdown is already deeper than this stock's typical annual low point, which puts it in the part of its range where past recoveries began — and where past declines also continued.

Price sits -29.5% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 20th percentile — a narrower gap than it typically runs. Over the past year QBTS closed higher on 46% of sessions, and it is currently 3 sessions into a falling streak.

Overnight risk is measurable too: QBTS has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 292 of 1,354 sessions (21.6% of the time), with the largest gaps running +24.7% and -8.2%. For anyone holding through an event, that rate is a better guide to overnight exposure than the intraday range.

Across the last 3 dated reports on file, QBTS moved an average of 5.5% in the session after earnings, closing higher 1 of those 3 times, with a median move of -3.5% and a largest of -6.5%.

All figures computed from 1,356 daily closes between 2020-12-11 and 2026-10-09, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against QBTS's own 6-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

Is money rotating into or out of QBTS's sector?

D-Wave Quantum Inc. sits in the Software sector, currently ranked 2nd of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (weakening).

Sector rank
#2 of 12
Sector state
Weakening
Sector rotation score
91

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for QBTS?

CallsPuts

For D-Wave Quantum Inc.'s nearest expiry (2026-10-16, 2 days out), open interest is put-heavy, a defensive/bearish tilt (put/call ratio of 1.76), with at-the-money implied volatility around 71.5%. The options market is pricing roughly a ±5.1% move by that expiry — a range of about $12.91–$14.29.

Put/call ratio (2026-10-16)
1.76
ATM implied volatility
71.5%
Total open interest
40,006
Expected move by 2026-10-16
±5.1% ($12.91–$14.29)

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on QBTS?

Rosenblatt most recently reiterated its rating on D-Wave Quantum Inc. to Buy on Aug 7, 2026 with a price target of $43. Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 0 upgrades against 0 downgrades, a net mixed lean.

Latest action
Rosenblatt — Buy
90-day upgrades
0
90-day downgrades
0
Net rating momentum
0
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
Aug 7, 2026RosenblattMaintainedBuy$43
Jul 28, 2026RosenblattMaintainedBuy$43
Jul 27, 2026BenchmarkInitiatedBuy$30
Jun 15, 2026MizuhoMaintainedOutperform$29 → $35
Jun 11, 2026RosenblattMaintainedBuy$43
Jun 2, 2026B. Riley SecuritiesMaintainedBuy$36 → $40
Jun 2, 2026Roth CapitalMaintainedBuy$30 → $40
Jun 2, 2026RosenblattMaintainedBuy$43
Jun 2, 2026NeedhamReiteratedBuy$40
May 13, 2026Canaccord GenuityMaintainedBuy$43 → $41
May 13, 2026RosenblattMaintainedBuy$43
May 13, 2026Cantor FitzgeraldReiteratedOverweight$40

Earnings Release, Scored

What did D-Wave Quantum Inc.'s latest earnings release say?

Filed Aug 6, 2026 · SEC Form 8-K, Exhibit 99

New outlook issued
Tone59.6/ 100+0.1 vs prior release
Hedging words0.09per 100 words-0.31 vs prior release
Tone, last 2 releasesScale 50–70

Most important lines

  1. 1

    Forbes Global 2000 customers accounted for 48.5% of total first half 2026 revenue compared to 7.5% in the first half of 2025.

    New this quarter
  2. 2

    67.7% of first half 2026 revenue was derived from commercial customers compared to 16.0% in the first half of 2025.

    New this quarter
  3. 3

    Bookings for the first six months of 2026 were $35.5 million, a 1,120% year over year increase from bookings of $2.9 million for the first six months of 2025.

    New this quarter

Peers & ETF holders

QBTS peers & ETF holders

News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

58/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
MODERATELY BULLISH

Recent News Coverage

Most recent articles, ranked by recency (click to expand).

10+ articles
What did this article say?
QBTS and SkyWater announced a multi‑year extension of their quantum manufacturing partnership on October 13, 2026. The agreement will continue joint development of specialized semiconductor processes for both companies’ quantum computing platforms. The extension reinforces QBTS’s position as the only dual‑platform quantum provider and supports its long‑term supply chain strategy. The deal is expected to sustain production capacity and accelerate product roadmaps for both firms.
What did this article say?
D‑Wave Quantum (QBTS) reported second‑quarter 2026 revenue of $3.1 million, essentially unchanged from the prior year. The flat top line was driven by minimal sales of quantum computers, which generated only about $300,000, while cloud subscriptions grew 50% and professional services rose over 18%. Management noted that hardware sales lag due to site‑selection delays, suggesting the revenue dip is temporary. The company’s valuation of $5.4 billion remains based on expected future growth, but current earnings do not yet support that trajectory.
What did this article say?
D‑Wave Quantum (QBTS) announced a partnership with the University of Arkansas Supply Chain Management Research Center and launched a gate‑model quantum simulator beta for select users. Despite these product advances, the stock fell 11.84% over the past week and has declined 48.10% year‑to‑date. The share price slump reflects fading momentum, even though long‑term shareholders have seen a 14‑fold return over three years. The company’s recent trading performance suggests investors are skeptical about the near‑term impact of the new collaboration.
What did this article say?
D‑Wave Quantum (QBTS) traded 66% below its 52‑week high on Oct 7, yet first‑half bookings jumped to $35.5 million from $2.9 million a year earlier. The company’s Q4 annealing shipments are critical to validate the bullish case, while its peer group performance lagged, with QBTS the worst performer. Analysts remain optimistic, with Rosenblatt Securities setting a $43 target implying 172% upside, but the stock’s recent decline and uncertain Q4 delivery inject caution.
What did this article say?
QBTS announced a definitive agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce to receive up to $100 million in CHIPS Act funding, aimed at advancing domestic quantum computing capabilities. The company also signed a new partnership with AT&T, enabling the telecom giant to reduce network optimization processing time from about an hour to under 15 seconds using QBTS’s quantum technology. Earlier in the year, QBTS reported a research breakthrough in superconducting dual‑rail architecture and quantum error correction, published in Nature, further strengthening its technology roadmap. These developments collectively signal significant growth momentum and enhanced market positioning for QBTS.
What did this article say?
D-Wave announced a beta program for its gate‑model quantum simulator, expanding beyond its established annealing platform. The simulator enables developers to build applications in an error‑aware environment before the company releases commercial gate‑model hardware. While the move is unlikely to generate immediate revenue, it signals progress toward fault‑tolerant quantum technology and may assuage investor concerns about the company’s competitive position. The announcement also highlights ongoing execution risk as D‑Wave continues to fund both annealing and gate‑model development. Overall, the beta program represents a modest positive development for the company’s long‑term prospects.
What did this article say?
QBTS announced a partnership with the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas to explore quantum computing applications in supply chain management. The collaboration will create the Quantum Supply Chain Initiative Support Fund at the university’s Supply Chain Management Research Center. The joint effort aims to investigate quantum solutions for transportation routing, logistics network design, inventory and resource allocation, scheduling, and decision‑making under disruption.
What did this article say?
On October 5, 2026, D‑Wave Quantum Inc. announced a collaboration with the Supply Chain Management Research Center at the Sam M. Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas. The partnership aims to explore quantum computing applications for complex supply‑chain challenges in retail, transportation, and national defense. The initiative will facilitate education and research into quantum solutions for supply‑chain optimization, leveraging D‑Wave’s dual‑platform expertise. The collaboration represents a strategic outreach effort to broaden D‑Wave’s industry engagement.
What did this article say?
The article highlighted quantum computing as a forthcoming technology wave, noting that companies such as D‑Wave Quantum (QBTS) could deliver significant returns before the sector gains mainstream traction. It discussed IonQ’s expansion into semiconductor manufacturing through its acquisition of SkyWater Technology and the subsequent upward revision of its 2026 revenue guidance. The piece positioned QBTS alongside other quantum firms like IonQ and Rigetti as potential early‑adopter opportunities for investors. While the narrative is optimistic, it lacks specific financial metrics or immediate catalysts for QBTS, suggesting a moderate positive outlook.

Technical Analysis

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