Sharemaestro company-news research for D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS), showing current tone, evidence confidence, direct company coverage, sector and industry context, completed price response and the source headlines used on the page. Scores describe published news evidence. Confidence describes the amount, freshness, source breadth and direct company relevance of that evidence. Price context is shown separately.
Company news sentiment
Latest QBTS news and sentiment
D-Wave Quantum Inc.
Company headlines from the last 30 days, weighted by freshness, relevance, publisher quality and the strength of the wording. Price is shown separately.
Current company news
Balanced news tone
The score uses 66 current company stories from 9 publishers.
Older, less relevant and less reliable stories count for less. Confidence is shown separately.
What supports the score
66 current stories are mapped specifically to QBTS.
The score uses 9 publishers rather than depending on one outlet.
The current stories agree at 82/100.
What limits the score
No major limit stands out.
News history
Daily score and story count over 30 days
Confidence
How reliable the score is
Confidence uses the amount of news, separate publishers, direct company relevance, freshness and agreement. A high or low score is not automatically reliable.
Price and news history
Weekly price and news-score history
News tone and price action are not far from neutral.
News subjects
What is shaping the score
Source mix
Where the evidence comes from
Recurring subjects
Subjects appearing most often
Earlier readings
How the score has changed
Changes in the stored score
Scores are rebuilt from stored headlines with the current 30-day method. Days with no change are collapsed.
| Observed | Score | Move | Confidence | Stories | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep 18:29 | 49 | +1 | 34/100 (+1) | 66 (+2) | Measured |
| 16 Sep 23:59 | 48 | -2 | 33/100 (+2) | 64 (-2) | Provisional |
| 15 Sep 23:59 | 50 | +0 | 31/100 (-2) | 66 (0) | Provisional |
| 14 Sep 23:59 | 50 | -2 | 33/100 (-1) | 66 (-2) | Provisional |
| 12 Sep 23:59 | 52 | +0 | 34/100 (-4) | 68 (-4) | Measured |
| 10 Sep 23:59 | 52 | +1 | 38/100 (-1) | 72 (+2) | Measured |
| 09 Sep 23:59 | 51 | -3 | 39/100 (+3) | 70 (+1) | Measured |
| 08 Sep 23:59 | 54 | +6 | 36/100 (+5) | 69 (+2) | Measured |
Source headlines
The news behind the score
Only company-specific stories enter this score. The latest 30 days are shown newest first, with newer stories weighted more heavily and duplicate coverage combined.
Why D-Wave Quantum Stock Popped Today
- Published
- 17 Sep 2026 17:40
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- Positive market reaction
- Company focus
- Shared story ยท 78%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium ยท 49/100
- 30-day weight
- 7.1% of the score ยท 0.0d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
What Is D Wave Quantum (QBTS) Facing After CFO Exit And Legal Probes?
- Published
- 17 Sep 2026 16:12
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 0.1d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
IonQ Climbs 9% on Quantum Optimization Work With NVIDIA; D-Wave Rises 8%, Rigetti Gains 7%
- Published
- 17 Sep 2026 15:50
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- Large positive market reaction
- Company focus
- Shared story ยท 78%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium ยท 54/100
- 30-day weight
- 8.1% of the score ยท 0.1d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
D-Wave to Host Qubits Asia 2026 Quantum Computing User Conference in Seoul
Event to showcase production applications, customer momentum across APAC and advancements in D-Wave's annealing and gate-model quantum computing technologies PALO ALTO, Calif. & SEOUL, South Korea, September 17, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NASDAQ: QBTS) ("D-Wave" or the "Company"), the only dual-platform quantum computing company providing both annealing and gate-model systems, software, and services, today announced that it will host Qubits Asia 2026: Quantum Realized, a full-day quantum computing user conference on October 28, 2026, in Seoul. Focused on the growing impact of
- Published
- 17 Sep 2026 00:00
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Shared story ยท 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 0.8d old
- Duplicates
- 2 consolidated
Here's How D-Wave Quantum's Profitability Remains Under Pressure
D-Wave Quantum's QBTS revenues remain uneven and dependent on large system contracts, making quarterly performance susceptible to volatility. System sales fell to just $0.3 million in the first half of 2026 from $13.7 million a year earlier. The company expects most fiscal 2026 revenues in the fourth quarter as two annealing systems reach acceptance milestones. Any delays in installation or calibration could defer some of these revenues to 2027. Although backlog and deferred revenues provide some future visibility, recurring QCaaS revenues are not yet large enough to offset fluctuations in sys
- Published
- 16 Sep 2026 13:13
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Margin pressure, Operating deterioration
- Company focus
- Shared story ยท 78%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- High ยท 62/100
- 30-day weight
- 17.3% of the score ยท 1.2d old
- Duplicates
- 2 consolidated
D-Wave to Showcase Unique Dual-Platform Quantum Computing at Quantum World Congress 2026
Company to highlight real-world customer applications in production and advances in its differentiated dual-rail gate-model architecture PALO ALTO, Calif., September 15, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NASDAQ: QBTS) ("D-Wave" or the "Company"), the only dual-platform quantum computing company providing both annealing and gate-model systems, software and services, today announced its participation as a platinum sponsor of Quantum World Congress 2026, taking place September 23-25 in College Park, Maryland. At Quantum World Congress, D-Wave will demonstrate that the quantum era is mul
- Published
- 15 Sep 2026 11:00
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Shared story ยท 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 2.3d old
- Duplicates
- 2 consolidated
D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) Finalizes Definitive Agreement With U.S. Department of Commerce for Up to $100M to Accelerate U.S. Leadership in Quantum Computing
LOS ANGELES, CA - September 14, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NASDAQ: QBTS) ("D-Wave" or the "Company"), the only dual-platform quantum computing company providing both annealing and gate-model systems, software and services, announced the execution of a definitive agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce based on the previously announced Letter of Intent. D-Wave now has access to up to $100 million of U.S. CHIPS and Science Act funding. "We're grateful to the U.S. government for this award to D-Wave and for the leadership it is demonstrating in advancing quantum innovation,
- Published
- 14 Sep 2026 19:44
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Shared story ยท 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 2.9d old
- Duplicates
- 2 consolidated
D-Wave Stock Faces Surprise Twist From Washington
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. D-Wave Quantum (NASDAQ:QBTS) shares fell 3.8% in premarket trading Monday after the company registered 7.1 million shares held by the U.S. Department of Commerce for potential resale, creating a fresh supply overhang for the quantum-computing stock. The filing does not dilute existing shareholders, but investors now face uncertainty over whether and when the government could sell a stake equal to roughly 1.9% of D-Wave's outstanding shares. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 6 Warning Signs with QBTS. Is QBTS fairly valued? Test your thesis with our free
- Published
- 14 Sep 2026 19:02
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Negative market reaction, Institutional or insider selling, Large negative market reaction
- Company focus
- Shared story ยท 78%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium ยท 49/100
- 30-day weight
- 12% of the score ยท 3.0d old
- Duplicates
- 2 consolidated
Rigetti and D-Wave Just Got $100 Million Each. 1 Quantum Stock Has More Upside From Here.
Image by Funtap via Shutterstock The quantum computing sector continues to evolve, with companies still trying to overcome technical and commercial hurdles. Amid the challenges, D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) and Rigetti Computing (RGTI) have just received an important vote of confidence from the U.S. government. Both companies have secured as much as $100 million each through the CHIPS and Science Act, in deals that give the Department of Commerce a minority ownership position without control over either company. With access to significant capital to advance their quantum-computing ambitions, the ques
- Published
- 12 Sep 2026 10:14
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Vote Of Confidence
- Company focus
- Shared story ยท 78%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium ยท 42/100
- 30-day weight
- 5.8% of the score ยท 5.3d old
- Duplicates
- 2 consolidated
Prediction: D-Wave Quantum's Revenue Triples Before 2030
Quantum computing companies are finally starting to generate real revenue. IonQ (NYSE:IONQ), for instance, raised its full-year 2026 revenue outlook to a range of $450 million to $460 million ahead of its first joint investor day on Tuesday -- helped by the addition of SkyWater Technology, the chipmaking business it acquired at the end of July. D-Wave Quantum (NASDAQ:QBTS) is at a much earlier stage. The quantum computing specialist's revenue for the first half of 2026 fell 67% year over year to $5.9 million. Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" s
- Published
- 12 Sep 2026 07:54
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Large negative market reaction, Operating deterioration
- Company focus
- Shared story ยท 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 5.4d old
- Duplicates
- 2 consolidated
D-Wave, Rigetti, and Quantinuum Just Got $300 Million From Washington. Here's What That Changes for Investors.
Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ: RGTI), D-Wave Quantum (NASDAQ: QBTS), and Quantinuum (NASDAQ: QNT) all officially have a new backer: the U.S. government. On Tuesday, all three companies announced that they had finalized funding agreements with the Commerce Department. In exchange for up to $100 million each in funds earmarked for R&D and commercialization under the CHIPS Act, the government will receive ownership stakes in the three quantum computing pure plays. Those won't be controlling stakes. However, the finer details, like exactly how large the government's stake in each company will be, have
- Published
- 10 Sep 2026 22:14
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Shared story ยท 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 6.8d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Hyperscalers Bet on AI & Quantum: Watch GOOGL, AMZN, IBM in September
The AI buildout is no longer a future investment game. Hyperscalers are committing hundreds of billions of dollars to data centers, accelerators, networking and power infrastructure to meet surging demand for AI workloads. The scale is evident in Alphabet's planned $195-$205 billion of 2026 capital spending, while Google Cloud revenues jumped 82% year over year in the second quarter of 2026. Quantum computing is following a different path. Governments and corporations are increasing funding as the technology moves closer to practical applications, but commercial revenues remain far smaller and
- Published
- 10 Sep 2026 19:00
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Large positive market reaction
- Company focus
- Shared story ยท 78%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium ยท 38/100
- 30-day weight
- 4% of the score ยท 7.0d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Uncle Samโs Quantum Leap: Feds Fund a $300M Quantum Supercycle
- Published
- 10 Sep 2026 16:40
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 7.1d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Quantum Is the โNext Fire Moment,โ BofA Says. Why It Could Eclipse the AI Revolution.
BofA Securities says investor and corporate interest in quantum computing is surging as government funding, technological breakthroughs, and rising budgets push the technology closer to commercialization. Continue Reading
- Published
- 10 Sep 2026 16:04
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- Positive financial language
- Company focus
- Shared story ยท 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 7.1d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Quantum Is Years From Maturity but BofA Says Itโs Already Mainstream
BofA Securities says investor and corporate interest in quantum computing is surging as government funding, technological breakthroughs, and rising budgets push the technology closer to commercialization. Continue Reading
- Published
- 10 Sep 2026 14:41
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- Positive financial language
- Company focus
- Shared story ยท 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 7.2d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
3 Quantum Stocks Just Scored $100 Million in Government Funding. Which Is the Best to Buy Now?
The race to develop a fault-tolerant quantum computer has been ongoing, and the stakes are high. The technology is expected to be the next big advancement after artificial intelligence, and the U.S. government wants to make sure that a U.S.-based company is leading the way. As such, the government recently doled out $100 million each to three quantum stocks under the CHIPS Act. Which stock is the best buy will largely be determined by their technology and how far along each is. Let's dig into the three stocks to see which one stands out. Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Agai
- Published
- 10 Sep 2026 09:35
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Negative financial language
- Company focus
- Shared story ยท 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 7.4d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Quantum Stocks Fall as Rate-Hike Odds Climb: IonQ Sinks 4%, Rigetti and D-Wave Pull Back
Quick Read IonQ sinks 4% to $38.77 as 60% Fed rate-hike odds crush pre-revenue quantum names, with Rigetti and D-Wave each sliding 2%. SPY drops just 0.6% versus quantum's steeper losses, signaling rotation out of speculative growth while QTUM's 36% YTD gain cushions the sector ETF. The 10-year Treasury yield near 4.8% lifts discount rates on distant cash flows, punishing pure plays that are already down between 13% and 34% year to date. Just released. Our analysts combed the entire stock market and named the ten best stocks to buy right now, and IonQ didn't make the cut. Enter your email to s
- Published
- 09 Sep 2026 16:58
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Large negative market reaction, Negative market reaction
- Company focus
- Shared story ยท 78%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium ยท 51/100
- 30-day weight
- 6.8% of the score ยท 8.1d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
D-Wave, Rigetti and IonQ Stocks Rally on $100 Million Quantum Boost
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Quantum computing stocks moved higher Tuesday after three companies secured $100 million each in U.S. government funding, while IonQ lifted its 2026 revenue forecast. The funding agreements involve D-Wave, Rigetti and Quantinuum, with each receiving $100 million from the U.S. Department of Commerce through the CHIPS and Science Act. The government will receive minority equity positions under the arrangements. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 4 Warning Signs with IONQ. Is IONQ fairly valued? Test your thesis with our free DCF calculator.IONQ GF Value cha
- Published
- 09 Sep 2026 12:59
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Guidance raised
- Company focus
- Shared story ยท 78%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium ยท 38/100
- 30-day weight
- 3.7% of the score ยท 8.2d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
3 Quantum Computing Stocks Have Issued a $63 Million Warning This Year That Wall Street Cannot Ignore
Quantum computing has gone from a pipe dream to a sector the market believes could become reality, perhaps more quickly than initially expected. Quantum computers are built on qubits in a constant state of superposition that can process much more data than traditional computers and explore many answers simultaneously. Experts believe quantum computing will one day be much more capable than even the most advanced supercomputers available today, and also that the technology could be commercialized. Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed
- Published
- 09 Sep 2026 08:35
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- Negative financial language
- Company focus
- Shared story ยท 78%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Low ยท 28/100
- 30-day weight
- 0.3% of the score ยท 8.4d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Stock Market Today, Sept. 8: IonQ Raises 2026 Revenue Guidance on Investor Day
IonQ (NYSE:IONQ), a full-stack quantum computing systems provider, closed at $40.47, up 2.40%. Shares rose after IonQ raised 2026 revenue guidance and secured a quantum security deal. Trading volume reached 36.9 million shares, coming in about 73% above its three-month average of 21.3 million shares. IonQ IPO'd in 2021 and has grown 275% since going public. How the markets moved today The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) closed at 7,674, down 0.58%, and the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) closed at 26,421, down 0.32%. Among quantum computing hardware and cloud-access services peers, Rigetti Compu
- Published
- 08 Sep 2026 21:06
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Guidance raised
- Company focus
- Company discussed ยท 86%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- High ยท 60/100
- 30-day weight
- 6.9% of the score ยท 8.9d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Quantum Stocks Are Climbing Today as CHIPS Act Cash Pours In. Hereโs One Way to Invest.
Image by Funtap via Shutterstock Quantum computing stocks rallied on Tuesday as the U.S. Department of Commerce finalized $100 million CHIPS and Science Act awards to each of three pure-play quantum firms โ D-Wave Quantum (QBTS), Rigetti Computing (RGTI), and Quantinuum (QNT) โ totaling $300 million in combined federal investment. In exchange for the funding, the Commerce Department will acquire minority, non-controlling equity stakes in Rigetti and D-Wave, a structure designed to provide potential upside for U.S. taxpayers while avoiding interference with corporate governance. More News from
- Published
- 08 Sep 2026 19:33
- News subject
- Balance sheet
- Why this score
- Positive financial language
- Company focus
- Shared story ยท 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 9.0d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Washington Takes Equity in D-Wave and Rigetti for $200 Million
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NASDAQ:QBTS) rose 5.73% premarket and Rigetti Computing Inc. (NASDAQ:RGTI) 6.78% after both signed definitive agreements with the U.S. Department of Commerce under the CHIPS and Science Act. D-Wave gets access to up to $100 million, converting a letter of intent signed in May. Rigetti was also awarded $100 million allocated under the CHIPS Research and Development Office Broad Agency Announcement. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 6 Warning Signs with QBTS. Is QBTS fairly valued? Test your thesis with our free DCF calculator.QBTS GF
- Published
- 08 Sep 2026 18:48
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- Negative financial language
- Company focus
- Shared story ยท 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 9.0d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
U.S. Government Is Now a Quantum Investor. Where the Chips Act Money Is Going.
Rigetti Computing, D-Wave Quantum, and Quantinuum are set to receive $100 million each from the U.S. Commerce Department. Continue Reading
- Published
- 08 Sep 2026 16:05
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Shared story ยท 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 9.1d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
These 3 Quantum Stocks Are on the Rise as the US Government Takes Minority Stakes
A Rigetti quantum computer displayed at Nvidia's GPU Technology Conference last October. Credit: Kent Nishimura / Bloomberg / Getty Images Key Takeaways The U.S. government is taking minority stakes in three quantum computing companies in exchange for CHIPS Act funding. D-Wave Quantum, Rigetti Computing, and Quantinuum will each receive $100 million to expand domestic quantum capabilities. Shares of the three companies rose after the announcement. The U.S. government is taking minority stakes in three quantum computing companies in exchange for CHIPS and Science Act funding. Investors are chee
- Published
- 08 Sep 2026 15:42
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Shared story ยท 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 9.1d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Why quantum computing stocks are soaring today while the rest of the market falls
Shares in the five most prominent quantum computing companies are rising today despite a larger market pullback. The stock price jump in the companies controlling the nascent technology comes after three of the companies secured hundreds of millions in funding from the U.S. government. Here's what you need to know. Most Read from Fast Company Social Security benefit changes in 2027: Update on what to expect for next year's checks, COLA, and more Denny's store closures: See a list of shuttered locations after a struggling franchisee ceased operations Apple iPhone 18 event: How to watch live, gl
- Published
- 08 Sep 2026 15:30
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- Negative financial language
- Company focus
- Shared story ยท 78%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Low ยท 28/100
- 30-day weight
- 0.3% of the score ยท 9.1d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
D-Wave, Rigetti, Quantinuum land $100M each in CHIPS Act funding
D-Wave Quantum, Rigetti Computing, and Quantinuum each finalized definitive agreements with the U.S. Department of Commerce on Tuesday for $100 million apiece in CHIPS and Science Act funding, with the federal government taking a minority, non-controlling equity stake in each company as a condition of the grants. The three deals total $300 million and are structured as research-and-development grants under the CHIPS Act, the companies said. Shares of all three companies rose in premarket trading Tuesday, with Rigetti stock up 7.4% to $16.33, D-Wave stock up 5.4% to $17.48, and Quantinuum stock
- Published
- 08 Sep 2026 13:42
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Shared story ยท 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 9.2d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Quantum Stocks Rally as Commerce Department Takes Equity Stakes: Rigetti Surges 6%, D-Wave Climbs 5%
Quick Read Rigetti (RGTI) and D-Wave (QBTS) each secured $100M in CHIPS Act funding, sending shares up 8% and 5% as the government takes minority equity stakes. IonQ raised its 2026 revenue guidance to between $280M and $290M after closing the SkyWater acquisition and hosts an investor day at the NYSE today. Despite today's gains, RGTI and QBTS remain down 26% and 33% year to date, with government equity stakes adding dilution risk. Just released. Our analysts combed the entire stock market and named the ten best stocks to buy right now, and D-Wave Quantum didn't make the cut. Enter your email
- Published
- 08 Sep 2026 13:20
- News subject
- Guidance
- Why this score
- Guidance raised, Large positive market reaction
- Company focus
- Shared story ยท 78%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium ยท 56/100
- 30-day weight
- 9.8% of the score ยท 9.2d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Rising Risks Overshadow D-Wave Quantum Booking: Sell or Hold QBTS Now?
D-Wave Quantum QBTS and other pure-play quantum computing stocks are facing selling pressure despite the sector's enormous long-term growth potential and encouraging technological progress through the first half of 2026. QBTS has declined 17.9% over the past 30 days, as investors have become more cautious about the pace of commercialization, elevated losses and the ability of strong bookings to translate into near-term revenues. A similar trend can be seen from the company's direct peers. While IonQ IONQ lost 7.1%, Rigetti Computing RGTI declined 13.9% during this period. One-Month Price Compa
- Published
- 08 Sep 2026 12:51
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Positive financial language
- Company focus
- Shared story ยท 78%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Low ยท 33/100
- 30-day weight
- 2.3% of the score ยท 9.2d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
D-Wave Quantum Finalizes Definitive Agreement with U.S. Department of Commerce for up to $100 Million to Accelerate U.S. Leadership in Quantum Computing
CHIPS and Science Act funding to advance R&D for the company's superconducting annealing and gate-model technology development PALO ALTO, Calif., September 08, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NASDAQ: QBTS) ("D-Wave" or the "Company"), the only dual-platform quantum computing company providing both annealing and gate-model systems, software and services, today announced the execution of a definitive agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce based on the previously announced Letter of Intent. D-Wave now has access to up to $100 million of U.S. CHIPS and Science Act funding. "We'
- Published
- 08 Sep 2026 11:00
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Shared story ยท 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 9.3d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
D Wave Quantum (QBTS) Stock Trades At A Premium As Its 17x Three Year Run Continues
D-Wave Quantum stock has delivered a very large 3 year gain, yet on broad valuation checks it still screens as expensive rather than a clear bargain. The recent share price swings and legal scrutiny give investors a lot to weigh before deciding what that premium means for risk and return. The stock has returned about 17x over 3 years, which puts extra focus on how much future growth is already reflected in the price. Commercial use cases for D-Wave Quantum's annealing systems can support long term revenue hopes, while rapid cash burn and legal investigations following the recent revenue miss h
- Published
- 05 Sep 2026 06:12
- News subject
- Balance sheet
- Why this score
- Missed expectations, Negative analyst concern
- Company focus
- Shared story ยท 78%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium ยท 38/100
- 30-day weight
- 4.4% of the score ยท 12.5d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
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D-Wave Quantum falls after second-quarter results miss expectations
Quantum computer ยฉAdobe Stock Images D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE:QBTS) reported second-quarter results that came in below Wall Street forecasts for both revenue and earnings, sending the quantum computing company's shares down around 10.5% in pre-market trading on Thursday. Although bookings accelerated sharply and the company outlined ambitious technology milestones, investors focused on the weaker-than-expected quarterly performance. Revenue and earnings disappoint D-Wave posted a second-quarter loss of $0.13 per share, wider than analysts' expectations for a loss of $0.09 per share. Revenue t
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- 6 Aug 2026 14:57
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D-Wave Quantum misses Q2 revenue and earnings estimates, shares fall
Investing.com -- D-Wave Quantum Inc. reported second quarter earnings per share of ($0.13), missing the analyst estimate of ($0.09) by $0.04. Revenue for the quarter reached $3.07 million, below the consensus estimate of $4.03 million. Shares fell 10.5% in pre-market trading on Thursday. The quantum computing systems provider's second quarter revenue remained flat compared to the same period last year. The company reported a net loss of $48.0 million, or $0.13 per share, compared to a net loss of $167.3 million, or $0.55 per share, in the second quarter of 2025. The narrower loss resulted main
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- 6 Aug 2026 13:08
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Quantum Computing Stocks: D-Wave Earnings, Revenue Miss
D-Wave reported a bigger-than-expected Q2 loss while flat revenue fell short as investors focus on commercial growth. Continue Reading
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- 6 Aug 2026 12:44
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D-Wave Quantum GAAP EPS of -$0.13 misses by $0.03, revenue of $3.08B beats by $3.08B
* D-Wave Quantum press release [https://seekingalpha.com/pr/20609561-d-wave-reports-second-quarter-2026-results] (QBTS [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/QBTS]): Q2 GAAP EPS of -$0.13 misses by $0.03. * Revenue of $3.08B (+99254.8% Y/Y) beats by $3.08B. * First-half bookings increased more than 1,120% Y/Y to $35.5M. * QCaaS production revenue represented 37.3% of total first-half QCaaS revenue. * First-half remaining performance obligations (RPO) increased 668% Y/Y to $40.7M. * Bookings increased 59% Y/Y to $2.1M, with average booking size rising more than 87%. * GAAP gross profit declined 14% Y
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- 6 Aug 2026 12:05
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D-Wave Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
First Half Bookings of $35.5 Million Up over 1,120% Year over Year First Half QCaaS Production Revenue Comprised 37.3% of Total QCaaS Revenue First Half Remaining Performance Obligations of $40.7 Million Up 668% Year Over Year PALO ALTO, Calif., August 06, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NASDAQ: QBTS) ("D-Wave" or the "Company"), the only dual-platform quantum computing company, providing both annealing and gate-model systems, software, and services, today announced financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2026. "This quarter reinforced the strength and breadth of D-
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- 6 Aug 2026 12:00
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QBTS & RGTI Q2 Earnings Tomorrow: Which Quantum Stock Is a Better Buy?
With IonQ IONQ scheduled to release its second-quarter 2026 results today after market close, investor attention will next shift to D-Wave Quantum QBTS and Rigetti Computing RGTI, both set to report June-quarter results tomorrow. The key question is whether the two pureplay quantum computing players can deliver results and business updates that validate their strong stock performance during the quarter. QBTS and RGTI shares surged 75.1% and 43.1%, respectively, in the April-June period, significantly outperforming the 26.6% gain in the Computer and Technology sector and the 14.6% advance in th
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- 6 Aug 2026 07:09
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D-Wave Demonstrates Major Hardware Breakthrough for Quantum Error Correction, Advancing the Path to Practical, Fault-Tolerant Gate-Model Quantum Computing
The Building Blocks of a Dual-Rail Qubit. D-Wave's dual-rail qubits are superconducting quantum devices that create, store, and manipulate quantum information to perform computations. Unlike other quantum computing architectures, the dual-rail qubit is designed to detect errors at the hardware level. This built-in error detection makes quantum error correction more efficient by reducing the quantum and classical hardware resources needed to identify and correct errors as systems scale, advancing the path to practical, fault-tolerant gate-model quantum computing. New peer-reviewed paper publish
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- 5 Aug 2026 16:05
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D-Wave and Nasdaq Verafin Announce Agreement for Quantum Computing Application Development
Collaboration aims to advance quantum-hybrid application development for machine learning to address financial crime detection PALO ALTO, Calif. & NEW YORK, August 03, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NASDAQ: QBTS), ("D-Wave" or the "Company"), the only dual-platform quantum computing company providing both annealing and gate-model systems, software and services, and Nasdaq Verafin announced today an agreement designed to evaluate the use of quantum computing to improve financial crime detection. The collaboration will begin with the development of a proof-of-concept (PoC), with the
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- 3 Aug 2026 12:00
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D-Wave Quantum - QBTS - Stock Price & News
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- 1 Aug 2026 19:04
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QBTS, RGTI, IONQ: Hereโs Why Quantum Stocks Soared Over 10% Today
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- 31 Jul 2026 08:48
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D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) to Post Quarterly Earnings on Thursday
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- 30 Jul 2026 21:15
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D-Wave Quantum (NYSE:QBTS) Shares Up 20.4% - Time to Buy?
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- 28 Jul 2026 01:58
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QBTS or QUBT: Which Quantum Stock is a Buy Ahead of Q2 Earnings?
D-Wave Quantum QBTS and Quantum Computing Inc. QUBT or QCi are set to report second-quarter 2026 results in the first half of August. Investors' focus is currently on whether the momentum has continued through the April-to-June period despite all macroeconomic hurdles. Both companies exceeded expectations in the first quarter. D-Wave entered the second quarter with bookings of $33.4 million, a rapidly expanding sales pipeline, $42.4 million in remaining performance obligations (RPO) and expectations for higher second-quarter revenues as system deliveries and cloud subscriptions progress. Manag
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- 27 Jul 2026 20:00
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D-Wave Quantum (NYSE:QBTS) Trading Down 1.3% - Should You Sell?
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- 24 Jul 2026 14:50
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Quantum Computing Stocks (NYSE: IONQ), (NASDAQ: RGTI), and (NYSE: QBTS) Face $988 Million Insider Selling Warning
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- 23 Jul 2026 09:03
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D-Wave quantum CHRO Sophie Ames sells $52,041 in stock
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- 22 Jul 2026 07:28
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Is D-Wave Quantum a Millionaire-Maker Stock?
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- 21 Jul 2026 20:36
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QBTS, INFQ, RGTI Stocks Explode: Quantum Rally Adds Nearly $5B In Market Cap On Trump Adminโs Major Bet โ But Retail Is Very Divided
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- 19 Jul 2026 23:58
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D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) Insiders Disposed of 68,173 Shares, but Investors Should Look Closer
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- 16 Jul 2026 17:05
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Quantum Stocks Rebound as Cooler Inflation Lifts IONQ, QBTS, RGTI, and QUBT
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- 15 Jul 2026 11:18
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RGTI Stock Tests $15, QBTS Breaks $20 as Quantum Unravels on Weak Revenues and High Valuations
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- 14 Jul 2026 07:38
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QBTS Stock - D-Wave Quantum Inc Stock Breaking News Today | QBTS Stock Price | QBTS Dan James (LOtXcFjQSB)
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- 13 Jul 2026 15:23
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$D-Wave Quantum (QBTS.US)$ 3 Quantum Computing Stocks That Could Outperform the Market
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- 12 Jul 2026 12:49
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Good News For D-Wave Quantum Stock Fans
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- 9 Jul 2026 21:11
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Quantum Computing Stock Back Near Familiar Support
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- 9 Jul 2026 08:00
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D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS) Secures $1.57M Grant for Quantum Technology Development
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- 8 Jul 2026 17:30
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3 Quantum Computing Stocks to Buy in July
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- 7 Jul 2026 04:40
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Quantum Computing Inc. (NASDAQ: QUBT) Stock Edges Out D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS) As The Stronger Buy
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- 2 Jul 2026 20:12
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D-Wave Quantumโs Most Confusing Quarter: Bookings Up 1,994%, Revenue Down 81%
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- 30 Jun 2026 08:00
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D-Wave (NYSE: QBTS) Vs. Rigetti (NASDAQ: RGTI): Which Quantum Stock Takes The Lead In H2 2026?
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- 29 Jun 2026 03:30
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