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Q/C Technologies (QCLS)


Market Price (12/18/2025): $4.45 | Market Cap: $6.6 Mil
Sector: Information Technology | Industry: Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

Q/C Technologies (QCLS)


Market Price (12/18/2025): $4.45
Market Cap: $6.6 Mil
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 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Automation & Robotics, and Autonomous Technologies. Themes include Factory Automation, Machine Vision, Show more.
Very low revenue
Rev LTMTotal Revenue or Sales, Last Twelve Months is 0
1  Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -8.3 Mil
2  Significant 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 28%
3  Key risks
QCLS key risks include [1] a complete dependency on a single, Show more.
0 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Automation & Robotics, and Autonomous Technologies. Themes include Factory Automation, Machine Vision, Show more.
1 Very low revenue
Rev LTMTotal Revenue or Sales, Last Twelve Months is 0
2 Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -8.3 Mil
3 Significant 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 28%
4 Key risks
QCLS key risks include [1] a complete dependency on a single, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

QCLS Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

AI Generated Analysis | Feedback

1. Strategic Pivot and Rebranding to QCLS. On September 25, 2025, Q/C Technologies, formerly known as TNF Pharmaceuticals, commenced trading under its new Nasdaq ticker symbol "QCLS". This marked a significant strategic shift from pharmaceuticals to quantum-class computing, with a focus on cryptocurrency applications and the exclusive global rights to LightSolver's laser processing unit. This rebranding and change in business direction likely generated initial investor interest in the high-growth technology sector.

2. Introduction of the qc-LPU100. On October 30, 2025, Q/C Technologies announced its collaboration with LightSolver to introduce the qc-LPU100, a proprietary quantum-class laser processing unit. The company stated that this unit is designed for crypto and high-performance computing, claiming speeds up to 100 times faster than state-of-the-art GPUs and quantum computers while using only 1/100th of the energy. This product announcement with bold performance claims was a key driver of market sentiment.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
QCLS Return
Peers Return
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%14%108%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
QCLS Win Rate33% 
Peers Win Rate62% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%73% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
QCLS Max Drawdown 
Peers Max Drawdown 
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 12/17/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

QCLS has limited trading history. Below is the Information Technology sector ETF (XLK) in its place.

Unique KeyEventXLKS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-34.0%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven51.6%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven278 days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-31.5%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven46.0%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven79 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-24.1%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven31.8%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven105 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-53.6%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven115.3%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven1,183 days1,480 days

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In The Past

SPDR Select Sector Fund's stock fell -34.0% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 12/27/2021. A -34.0% loss requires a 51.6% gain to breakeven.

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About Q/C Technologies (QCLS)

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Trade Ideas

Select past ideas related to QCLS. For more, see Trefis Trade Ideas.

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
9.6%9.6%-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
10.1%10.1%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
13.5%13.5%-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
9.1%9.1%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
11.5%11.5%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
9.6%9.6%-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
10.1%10.1%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
13.5%13.5%-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
9.1%9.1%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
11.5%11.5%0.0%

Recent Active Movers

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Peer Comparisons for Q/C Technologies

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Financials

QCLSBGINVELOAAPLDELLSTXMedian
NameQ/C Tech.BGIN Blo.Velo3D Apple Dell Tec.Seagate . 
Mkt Price4.453.129.48271.84127.89277.6568.69
Mkt Cap0.0-0.04,051.295.159.759.7
Rev LTM0-49408,625104,0909,0979,097
Op Inc LTM-8--56130,2146,9241,9151,915
FCF LTM-8--2296,1844,449818818
FCF 3Y Avg-10--66100,5034,781703703
CFO LTM-8--22108,5657,0961,0831,083
CFO 3Y Avg-10--63111,5597,474981981

Growth & Margins

QCLSBGINVELOAAPLDELLSTXMedian
NameQ/C Tech.BGIN Blo.Velo3D Apple Dell Tec.Seagate . 
Rev Chg LTM--59.4%6.0%10.8%38.9%24.8%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg--18.9%1.8%0.2%-3.0%1.0%
Rev Chg Q--65.4%9.6%10.8%29.5%20.2%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM--12.3%2.1%2.6%6.5%4.6%
Op Mgn LTM---114.2%31.9%6.7%21.1%13.9%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg---198.3%30.8%6.1%9.4%7.8%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM--32.9%0.1%0.2%1.8%1.0%
CFO/Rev LTM---44.4%26.6%6.8%11.9%9.4%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg---110.9%28.4%7.8%12.9%10.4%
FCF/Rev LTM---45.0%23.5%4.3%9.0%6.6%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg---113.5%25.6%5.0%9.2%7.1%

Valuation

QCLSBGINVELOAAPLDELLSTXMedian
NameQ/C Tech.BGIN Blo.Velo3D Apple Dell Tec.Seagate . 
Mkt Cap0.0-0.04,051.295.159.759.7
P/S--0.19.30.95.63.2
P/EBIT---29.1-27.728.4
P/E-0.8--0.038.218.334.518.3
P/CFO-0.8--0.235.013.446.913.4
Total Yield-126.7%--2,073.7%3.0%7.0%4.1%3.0%
Dividend Yield0.0%-0.0%0.4%1.5%1.2%0.4%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg---3.1%-3.0%3.1%
D/E---0.0-0.10.1
Net D/E---0.0-0.10.0

Returns

QCLSBGINVELOAAPLDELLSTXMedian
NameQ/C Tech.BGIN Blo.Velo3D Apple Dell Tec.Seagate . 
1M Rtn61.5%-1.9%117.9%1.6%4.4%6.2%5.3%
3M Rtn--197.2%13.9%-1.5%30.5%22.2%
6M Rtn---38.6%10.6%113.3%38.6%
12M Rtn---7.7%10.1%198.8%10.1%
3Y Rtn---105.1%246.9%489.0%246.9%
1M Excs Rtn60.8%-2.6%117.2%0.9%3.7%5.5%4.6%
3M Excs Rtn--195.8%13.0%-4.2%27.2%20.1%
6M Excs Rtn---26.2%-1.8%100.9%26.2%
12M Excs Rtn----1.0%-1.1%183.7%-1.0%
3Y Excs Rtn---22.5%149.2%383.6%149.2%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment

$ Mil2024202320222021
Product Revenue0   
Total0   


Assets by Segment
$ Mil2024202320222021
Single segment 182537
Total 182537


Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date11282025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity421,714
Short Interest: % Change Since 11152025-7.3%
Average Daily Volume183,905
Days-to-Cover Short Interest2.29
Basic Shares Quantity1,483,341
Short % of Basic Shares28.4%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
11/15/2018   
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive000
# Negative111
Median Positive   
Median Negative   
Max Positive   
Max Negative   

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
93020251119202510-Q 9/30/2025
6302025819202510-Q 6/30/2025
3312025515202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024411202510-K 12/31/2024
93020241114202410-Q 9/30/2024
6302024819202410-Q 6/30/2024
3312024515202410-Q 3/31/2024
12312023401202410-K 12/31/2023
93020231114202310-Q 9/30/2023
6302023814202310-Q 6/30/2023
3312023515202310-Q 3/31/2023
12312022331202310-K 12/31/2022
93020221110202210-Q 9/30/2022
6302022815202210-Q 6/30/2022
3312022516202210-Q 3/31/2022
12312021331202210-K 12/31/2021

Industry Resources

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