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Quantum Computing (QUBT)


Market Price (12/17/2025): $11.43 | Market Cap: $1.8 Bil
Sector: Information Technology | Industry: Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

Quantum Computing (QUBT)


Market Price (12/17/2025): $11.43
Market Cap: $1.8 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 41%
Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -38 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -6918%
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Quantum Technology. Themes include Quantum Computing Hardware, Quantum Software & Algorithms, and Quantum Cryptography.
Expensive valuation multiples
P/SPrice/Sales ratio is 5408x
2  Not cash flow generative
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -4222%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -5760%
3  Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 92%
4  High stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 180%
5  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%
6  Key risks
QUBT key risks include [1] extreme unprofitability and cash consumption driven by minimal revenue generation, Show more.
0 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 41%
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Quantum Technology. Themes include Quantum Computing Hardware, Quantum Software & Algorithms, and Quantum Cryptography.
2 Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -38 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -6918%
3 Expensive valuation multiples
P/SPrice/Sales ratio is 5408x
4 Not cash flow generative
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -4222%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -5760%
5 Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 92%
6 High stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 180%
7 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%
8 Key risks
QUBT key risks include [1] extreme unprofitability and cash consumption driven by minimal revenue generation, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

QUBT Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT) experienced a significant stock decline around the requested period due to several key factors. Information available up to December 2025 highlights the following reasons for negative stock movement:

1. Broader Retreat in Quantum Stocks and Geopolitical Uncertainties: The stock experienced a decline as part of a broader downturn across quantum stocks, specifically linked to uncertainties regarding changes in U.S. policy related to technology exports to China.

2. Weak Financial Performance and Overvaluation Concerns: Quantum Computing Inc. has faced challenges in generating significant income, with reported revenue drops of 21.5% over the past year and a 66.7% quarterly revenue nosedive in its latest quarter, while maintaining a substantial market capitalization. This discrepancy has raised concerns about the company's business model and potential overvaluation.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
QUBT Return-46%110%-56%-40%1713%-34%264%
Peers Return56%544%127%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%16%110%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
QUBT Win Rate8%17%33%50%58%42% 
Peers Win Rate34%48%57%57% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%73% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
QUBT Max Drawdown-46%0%-57%-56%-54%-73% 
Peers Max Drawdown-34%-26%-52% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: IONQ, RGTI, QBTS, LITE, COHR.
[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 12/16/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventQUBTS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-93.1%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven1346.4%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven413 days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-72.9%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven268.5%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven440 days148 days

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In The Past

Quantum Computing's stock fell -93.1% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 7/21/2021. A -93.1% loss requires a 1346.4% 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
10.4%10.4%-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
10.7%10.7%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
12.2%12.2%-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
4.2%4.2%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
13.6%13.6%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
10.4%10.4%-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
10.7%10.7%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
12.2%12.2%-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
4.2%4.2%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
13.6%13.6%0.0%

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Peer Comparisons for Quantum Computing

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Financials

QUBTIONQRGTIQBTSLITECOHRMedian
NameQuantum .IonQ Rigetti .D-Wave Q.Lumentum Coherent  
Mkt Price11.2749.6723.9625.52316.15175.2037.59
Mkt Cap3.014.69.78.722.227.412.2
Rev LTM1807241,8426,04352
Op Inc LTM-38-483-81-86-104608-83
FCF LTM-31-265-68-55-8874-61
FCF 3Y Avg-23-155-66-58-61197-59
CFO LTM-23-248-52-52145527-37
CFO 3Y Avg-19-136-53-56123593-36

Growth & Margins

QUBTIONQRGTIQBTSLITECOHRMedian
NameQuantum .IonQ Rigetti .D-Wave Q.Lumentum Coherent  
Rev Chg LTM41.5%113.1%-37.0%156.2%33.6%20.8%37.5%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg63.0%107.6%5.9%61.6%3.4%16.5%39.1%
Rev Chg Q280.2%221.5%-18.1%99.9%58.4%17.3%79.2%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM107.6%52.4%-5.4%8.4%12.0%4.0%10.2%
Op Mgn LTM-6,918.5%-604.5%-1,075.0%-355.2%-5.7%10.1%-479.8%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg-7,852.8%-602.1%-717.9%-722.2%-14.5%5.1%-660.0%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM5,556.4%96.1%-98.9%-2.1%6.0%0.8%3.4%
CFO/Rev LTM-4,222.0%-310.8%-696.4%-213.7%7.9%8.7%-262.2%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg-4,724.0%-299.5%-503.7%-510.9%7.5%11.4%-401.6%
FCF/Rev LTM-5,760.4%-331.7%-901.7%-228.1%-4.8%1.2%-279.9%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg-5,846.5%-351.5%-628.8%-523.8%-3.8%3.9%-437.7%

Valuation

QUBTIONQRGTIQBTSLITECOHRMedian
NameQuantum .IonQ Rigetti .D-Wave Q.Lumentum Coherent  
Mkt Cap3.014.69.78.722.227.412.2
P/S5,408.3226.91,292.0350.26.22.8288.6
P/EBIT--37.5--21.3-175.231.9-29.4
P/E-43.2-12.4-27.6-21.2101.767.3-16.8
P/CFO-128.1-73.0-185.5-163.979.131.9-100.6
Total Yield-2.3%-8.1%-3.6%-4.7%1.0%1.5%-3.0%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg--3.5%--25.3%-1.0%3.1%-2.2%
D/E-0.0-0.00.30.20.1
Net D/E--0.1--0.10.20.20.0

Returns

QUBTIONQRGTIQBTSLITECOHRMedian
NameQuantum .IonQ Rigetti .D-Wave Q.Lumentum Coherent  
1M Rtn6.3%5.3%-6.0%8.1%36.2%25.7%7.2%
3M Rtn-33.2%-20.2%19.8%34.5%85.0%67.7%27.1%
6M Rtn-43.1%30.6%108.7%64.1%266.1%119.6%86.4%
12M Rtn1.7%18.8%184.2%253.0%239.3%62.4%123.3%
3Y Rtn595.7%1,186.8%2,577.7%1,098.1%506.9%404.0%846.9%
1M Excs Rtn5.3%4.3%-6.9%7.1%35.2%24.8%6.2%
3M Excs Rtn-39.4%-27.1%5.9%10.2%90.5%66.4%8.1%
6M Excs Rtn-56.7%16.9%95.0%50.5%252.5%106.0%72.7%
12M Excs Rtn64.8%53.2%289.0%540.3%236.0%56.0%150.4%
3Y Excs Rtn382.3%935.9%2,245.4%927.2%408.2%322.8%667.7%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment

$ Mil20242023202220212020
Services00   
Products00   
Total00   


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20242023202220212020
Single Segment  17150
Total  17150


Price Behavior

Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date11282025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity45,022,214
Short Interest: % Change Since 111520250.7%
Average Daily Volume32,288,046
Days-to-Cover Short Interest1.39
Basic Shares Quantity160,399,000
Short % of Basic Shares28.1%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
11/14/20258.5%-3.8% 
6/11/2024-5.2%-10.3%-4.9%
3/30/20237.4%16.4%-4.9%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive210
# Negative123
Median Positive7.9%16.4% 
Median Negative-5.2%-7.0%-4.9%
Max Positive8.5%16.4% 
Max Negative-5.2%-10.3%-4.9%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
93020251114202510-Q 9/30/2025
6302025814202510-Q 6/30/2025
3312025515202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024320202510-K 12/31/2024
93020241106202410-Q 9/30/2024
63020241002202410-Q 6/30/2024
33120241002202410-Q 3/31/2024
12312023401202410-K 12/31/2023
93020231113202310-Q 9/30/2023
6302023814202310-Q 6/30/2023
3312023512202310-Q 3/31/2023
12312022330202310-K 12/31/2022
93020221114202210-Q 9/30/2022
6302022815202210-Q 6/30/2022
3312022523202210-Q 3/31/2022
12312021315202210-K 12/31/2021

Insider Activity

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 OwnerTitleFiling DateActionPriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
0Boehmler ChristopherChief Financial Officer6162025Sell20.0046,440928,800 Form
1Boehmler ChristopherChief Financial Officer6112025Sell15.0092,2711,384,0653,416,085Form
2Huang YupingChief Quantum Officer5202025Sell11.70500,0005,850,500248,493,037Form
3Shabani Javad5202025Sell11.6639,973465,933 Form
4Huang YupingChief Quantum Officer3252025Sell8.48200,0001,696,400204,002,753Form

Industry Resources

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