Recent discussions on X about D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS) have been buzzing with activity, largely fueled by the company's Q2 earnings report and a significant insider sale. Many users are dissecting the mixed financial results, with some pointing to revenue growth as a positive sign, while others express concern over a director's sale of $2.6 million in shares. The stock's volatile price action, including a notable drop following the insider transaction, has kept the conversation lively and polarized.
Additionally, there’s a strong focus on D-Wave’s advancements in quantum computing, with some on X highlighting new partnerships and developer tools as potential catalysts for future growth. However, skepticism persists, as certain voices question the practical impact of the company’s technology, echoing long-standing debates about the viability of quantum annealing. This blend of optimism and doubt continues to drive intense engagement around QBTS on the platform.
Note: This discussion summary was generated from an AI condensation of post data.
D-Wave Quantum Inc. Insider Trading Activity
D-Wave Quantum Inc. insiders have traded $QBTS stock on the open market 16 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 0 have been purchases and 16 have been sales.
Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $QBTS stock by insiders over the last 6 months:
- ALAN E BARATZ (President & CEO) sold 845,813 shares for an estimated $14,378,821
- DIANE NGUYEN (EVP, Chief Legal Officer & GC) has made 0 purchases and 5 sales selling 155,032 shares for an estimated $2,869,369.
- STEVEN M WEST has made 0 purchases and 2 sales selling 144,000 shares for an estimated $2,603,540.
- JOHN M. MARKOVICH (Chief Financial Officer) sold 100,000 shares for an estimated $1,800,000
- ROGER BISCAY sold 106,626 shares for an estimated $1,796,328
- KIRSTJEN NIELSEN has made 0 purchases and 2 sales selling 71,644 shares for an estimated $1,159,373.
- JOHN D DILULLO has made 0 purchases and 3 sales selling 57,000 shares for an estimated $902,802.
- ROHIT GHAI sold 43,517 shares for an estimated $731,303
To track insider transactions, check out Quiver Quantitative's insider trading dashboard.
D-Wave Quantum Inc. Hedge Fund Activity
We have seen 255 institutional investors add shares of D-Wave Quantum Inc. stock to their portfolio, and 123 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter.
Here are some of the largest recent moves:
- PUBLIC SECTOR PENSION INVESTMENT BOARD removed 40,057,252 shares (-100.0%) from their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $304,435,115
- VANGUARD GROUP INC added 15,951,571 shares (+141.4%) to their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $233,530,999
- BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ added 9,997,897 shares (+211.2%) to their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $146,369,212
- BLACKROCK, INC. added 9,148,548 shares (+65.0%) to their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $133,934,742
- UBS GROUP AG removed 4,007,824 shares (-68.0%) from their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $58,674,543
- PENSERRA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC removed 3,898,252 shares (-76.9%) from their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $57,070,409
- RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC added 3,791,342 shares (+inf%) to their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $55,505,246
To track hedge funds' stock portfolios, check out Quiver Quantitative's institutional holdings dashboard.
D-Wave Quantum Inc. Analyst Ratings
Wall Street analysts have issued reports on $QBTS in the last several months. We have seen 9 firms issue buy ratings on the stock, and 0 firms issue sell ratings.
Here are some recent analyst ratings:
- Piper Sandler issued a "Overweight" rating on 08/08/2025
- Stifel issued a "Buy" rating on 08/05/2025
- Benchmark issued a "Buy" rating on 08/04/2025
- Rosenblatt issued a "Buy" rating on 07/29/2025
- B. Riley Securities issued a "Buy" rating on 07/23/2025
- Canaccord Genuity issued a "Buy" rating on 07/23/2025
- Cantor Fitzgerald issued a "Overweight" rating on 07/02/2025
To track analyst ratings and price targets for D-Wave Quantum Inc., check out Quiver Quantitative's $QBTS forecast page.
D-Wave Quantum Inc. Price Targets
Multiple analysts have issued price targets for $QBTS recently. We have seen 9 analysts offer price targets for $QBTS in the last 6 months, with a median target of $20.0.
Here are some recent targets:
- Harsh Kumar from Piper Sandler set a target price of $13.0 on 08/08/2025
- Ruben Roy from Stifel set a target price of $26.0 on 08/05/2025
- David Williams from Benchmark set a target price of $20.0 on 08/04/2025
- Kevin Garrigan from Rosenblatt set a target price of $30.0 on 07/29/2025
- Craig Ellis from B. Riley Securities set a target price of $22.0 on 07/23/2025
- Kingsley Crane from Canaccord Genuity set a target price of $20.0 on 07/23/2025
- Troy Jensen from Cantor Fitzgerald set a target price of $20.0 on 07/02/2025
This article is not financial advice. See Quiver Quantitative's disclaimers for more information. Note that there may be inaccuracies due to mistakes in ticker-mapping, and other anomalies.
