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D-Wave Quantum (QBTS)


Market Price (12/5/2025): $29.09 | Market Cap: $10.0 Bil
Sector: Information Technology | Industry: Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

D-Wave Quantum (QBTS)


Market Price (12/5/2025): $29.09
Market Cap: $10.0 Bil
Sector: Information Technology
Industry: Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?

1. Generates cash flow

The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.

2. Riding a trend

Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow


0 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 156%
Meaningful short interest
Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 12%
Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -86 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -355%
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Artificial Intelligence, and Autonomous Technologies. Themes include AI Chips, AI Software Platforms, Show more.
  Expensive valuation multiples
P/SPrice/Sales ratio is 350x
2   Stock price has recently run up significantly
12M Rtn12 month market price return is 867%
3   Not cash flow generative
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -214%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -228%
4   Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 244%
5   Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -8.9%
6   High stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 165%
0 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 156%
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Artificial Intelligence, and Autonomous Technologies. Themes include AI Chips, AI Software Platforms, Show more.
2 Meaningful short interest
Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 12%
3 Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -86 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -355%
4 Expensive valuation multiples
P/SPrice/Sales ratio is 350x
5 Stock price has recently run up significantly
12M Rtn12 month market price return is 867%
6 Not cash flow generative
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -214%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -228%
7 Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 244%
8 Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -8.9%
9 High stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 165%

Valuation, Metrics & Events

QBTS Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

AI Generated Analysis | Feedback

Here are the key points for why D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock moved by 83.9% from approximately August 31, 2025, to December 5, 2025: 1. Strong Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results: D-Wave Quantum reported robust financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025 on November 6, 2025, exceeding both earnings and revenue expectations. The company announced revenue of $3.7 million, marking a 100% increase year-over-year and surpassing the anticipated $3.03 million by 22.11%. Additionally, the adjusted earnings per share (EPS) loss of $0.05 outperformed the forecasted loss of $0.07, and GAAP gross profit increased by 156% compared to the prior year.

2. Significant Boost in Cash Reserves from Warrant Exercises: The company's cash reserves dramatically increased to over $836 million as of September 30, 2025, representing a 2,757% year-over-year surge. This substantial capital inflow was primarily driven by warrant exercises, which significantly extended D-Wave's near-term financial runway and improved its liquidity.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
QBTS Return----39%854%242%1895%
Peers Return27%35%-21%43%18%50%240%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%17%112%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
QBTS Win Rate--25%42%50%50% 
Peers Win Rate38%42%18%45%38%65% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%70% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
QBTS Max Drawdown----71%-22%-54% 
Peers Max Drawdown-20%-4%-25%-3%-5%-18% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: BGIN, VELO, AAPL, DELL, STX.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/4/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventQBTSS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-96.7%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven2906.1%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven738 days464 days

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In The Past

D-Wave Quantum's stock fell -96.7% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 8/9/2022. A -96.7% loss requires a 2906.1% gain to breakeven.

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Trade Ideas

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Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
ENPH_11302025_Dip_Buyer_High_CFO_Margins_ExInd_DE11302025ENPHEnphase EnergyDip BuyDB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow Margins
Buying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap
1.9%1.9%-0.9%
PD_11262025_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG11262025PDPagerDutyDip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
3.7%3.7%0.0%
CRM_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025CRMSalesforceDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
5.1%5.1%-0.1%
HUBS_11212025_Dip_Buyer_High_CFO_Margins_ExInd_DE11212025HUBSHubSpotDip BuyDB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow Margins
Buying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap
5.5%5.5%0.0%
FIVN_11212025_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG11212025FIVNFive9Dip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
8.0%8.0%0.0%
Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
ENPH_11302025_Dip_Buyer_High_CFO_Margins_ExInd_DE11302025ENPHEnphase EnergyDip BuyDB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow Margins
Buying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap
1.9%1.9%-0.9%
PD_11262025_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG11262025PDPagerDutyDip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
3.7%3.7%0.0%
CRM_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025CRMSalesforceDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
5.1%5.1%-0.1%
HUBS_11212025_Dip_Buyer_High_CFO_Margins_ExInd_DE11212025HUBSHubSpotDip BuyDB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow Margins
Buying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap
5.5%5.5%0.0%
FIVN_11212025_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG11212025FIVNFive9Dip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
8.0%8.0%0.0%

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Financials

QBTSBGINVELOAAPLDELLSTXMedian
NameD-Wave Q.BGIN Blo.Velo3D Apple Dell Tec.Seagate . 
Mkt Price28.733.056.34280.70138.99265.6383.86
Mkt Cap9.8--4,183.294.257.175.7
Rev LTM24-44408,625101,4519,0979,097
Op Inc LTM-86--64130,2146,9131,9151,915
FCF LTM-55--1896,1844,860818818
FCF 3Y Avg-58--73100,5034,496703703
CFO LTM-52--18108,5657,4771,0831,083
CFO 3Y Avg-56--69111,5597,215981981

Growth & Margins

QBTSBGINVELOAAPLDELLSTXMedian
NameD-Wave Q.BGIN Blo.Velo3D Apple Dell Tec.Seagate . 
Rev Chg LTM156.2%--4.3%6.0%10.5%38.9%10.5%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg61.6%-11.9%1.8%-1.3%-3.0%1.8%
Rev Chg Q99.9%-31.2%9.6%19.0%29.5%29.5%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM8.4%-8.0%2.1%4.9%6.5%6.5%
Op Mgn LTM-355.2%--147.1%31.9%6.8%21.1%6.8%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg-722.2%--174.7%30.8%6.1%9.4%6.1%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-2.1%-32.5%0.1%0.1%1.8%0.1%
CFO/Rev LTM-213.7%--40.6%26.6%7.4%11.9%7.4%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg-510.9%--106.9%28.4%7.5%12.9%7.5%
FCF/Rev LTM-228.1%--40.6%23.5%4.8%9.0%4.8%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg-523.8%--111.2%25.6%4.7%9.2%4.7%

Valuation

QBTSBGINVELOAAPLDELLSTXMedian
NameD-Wave Q.BGIN Blo.Velo3D Apple Dell Tec.Seagate . 
Mkt Cap9.8--4,183.294.257.175.7
P/S350.2--9.30.85.67.4
P/EBIT-21.3--29.111.127.719.4
P/E-21.2--38.216.934.525.7
P/CFO-163.9--35.011.146.923.0
Total Yield-4.7%--3.0%7.6%4.1%3.5%
Dividend Yield0.0%--0.4%1.7%1.2%0.8%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg-25.3%--3.1%7.6%3.0%3.1%
D/E0.0--0.00.30.10.1
Net D/E-0.1--0.00.20.10.0

Returns

QBTSBGINVELOAAPLDELLSTXMedian
NameD-Wave Q.BGIN Blo.Velo3D Apple Dell Tec.Seagate . 
1M Rtn-3.4%-25.6%48.1%4.0%-10.1%6.1%0.3%
3M Rtn87.9%-73.7%17.2%10.1%44.8%44.8%
6M Rtn74.4%--40.2%25.3%109.8%57.3%
12M Rtn867.3%--16.0%12.2%178.7%97.4%
3Y Rtn1,072.7%--94.3%243.6%462.2%352.9%
1M Excs Rtn-4.7%-26.9%46.9%2.8%-11.4%4.8%-0.9%
3M Excs Rtn81.1%-70.3%11.4%5.9%35.8%35.8%
6M Excs Rtn59.0%--24.8%9.8%94.3%41.9%
12M Excs Rtn927.5%--4.3%-0.9%150.4%77.3%
3Y Excs Rtn1,054.5%--28.6%166.7%397.7%282.2%

Financials

Price Behavior

Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date11142025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity42,252,139
Short Interest: % Change Since 10312025-2.4%
Average Daily Volume42,336,413
Days-to-Cover Short Interest1
Basic Shares Quantity342,204,831
Short % of Basic Shares12.3%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
93020251106202510-Q 9/30/2025
6302025807202510-Q 6/30/2025
3312025508202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024314202510-K 12/31/2024
93020241114202410-Q 9/30/2024
6302024808202410-Q 6/30/2024
3312024513202410-Q 3/31/2024
12312023329202410-K 12/31/2023
93020231109202310-Q 9/30/2023
6302023810202310-Q 6/30/2023
3312023519202310-Q 3/31/2023
12312022418202310-K 12/31/2022
93020221110202210-Q 9/30/2022
6302022826202210-Q 6/30/2022
123120217132022424B3 12/31/2021
9302021418202310-Q/A 9/30/2021

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