Quantum Computing Momentum: Social media chatter has intensified around quantum computing stocks, with D-Wave Quantum frequently highlighted as part of a group poised for growth. Analysts on these platforms point to the sector's potential to mirror AI's rapid expansion in coming years. Investors are noting partnerships and technological advancements that could accelerate adoption.
Sector Comparisons: Discussions often group QBTS with peers like IONQ and RGTI, emphasizing early-stage opportunities in quantum hardware. Recent posts suggest these names could deliver substantial returns by 2030 if breakthroughs materialize. The tone reflects excitement over energy transition ties and hardware innovations driving the narrative.
Market Outlook: Overall, participants express confidence in QBTS's positioning within the evolving quantum landscape, though they stress the need for continued progress. This has sparked broader conversations on long-term sector viability amid rising tech investments. Sentiment remains forward-looking and engaged.
Note: This discussion summary was generated from an AI condensation of post data.
D-Wave Quantum Insider Trading Activity
D-Wave Quantum insiders have traded $QBTS stock on the open market 21 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 0 have been purchases and 21 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) has made 0 purchases and 2 sales selling 828,725 shares for an estimated $24,895,659.
- JOHN M. MARKOVICH (Chief Financial Officer) has made 0 purchases and 6 sales selling 331,447 shares for an estimated $8,986,194.
- DIANE NGUYEN (EVP, Chief Legal Officer & GC) has made 0 purchases and 6 sales selling 71,235 shares for an estimated $1,843,139.
- SOPHIE C AMES (Exec. Vice President & CHRO) has made 0 purchases and 2 sales selling 26,095 shares for an estimated $502,482.
- ROHIT GHAI has made 0 purchases and 2 sales selling 20,000 shares for an estimated $419,009.
- JOHN D DILULLO has made 0 purchases and 2 sales selling 16,000 shares for an estimated $362,987.
- KIRSTJEN NIELSEN sold 7,000 shares for an estimated $158,340
To track insider transactions, check out Quiver Quantitative's insider trading dashboard. You can access data on insider stock transactions through the Quiver Quantitative API insider transaction endpoint.
D-Wave Quantum Revenue
D-Wave Quantum had revenues of $2.9M in Q1 2026. This is a decrease of -80.95% from the same period in the prior year.
You can track QBTS financials on Quiver Quantitative's QBTS stock page.
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D-Wave Quantum Hedge Fund Activity
We have seen 255 institutional investors add shares of D-Wave Quantum stock to their portfolio, and 300 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter.
Here are some of the largest recent moves:
- D. E. SHAW & CO., INC. removed 13,555,579 shares (-99.3%) from their portfolio in Q4 2025, for an estimated $354,478,390
- MAREX GROUP PLC removed 3,599,466 shares (-78.4%) from their portfolio in Q1 2026, for an estimated $51,940,294
- HRT FINANCIAL LP added 3,359,551 shares (+inf%) to their portfolio in Q1 2026, for an estimated $48,478,320
- NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO removed 3,192,837 shares (-99.9%) from their portfolio in Q1 2026, for an estimated $46,072,637
- DRIEHAUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC removed 2,443,818 shares (-100.0%) from their portfolio in Q4 2025, for an estimated $63,905,840
- JANE STREET GROUP, LLC added 2,369,236 shares (+18135.6%) to their portfolio in Q1 2026, for an estimated $34,188,075
- VOLORIDGE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC added 2,124,315 shares (+inf%) to their portfolio in Q1 2026, for an estimated $30,653,865
To track hedge funds' stock portfolios, check out Quiver Quantitative's institutional holdings dashboard. You can access data on hedge funds moves and 13F filings through the Quiver Quantitative API 13F endpoint.
D-Wave Quantum Analyst Ratings
Wall Street analysts have issued reports on $QBTS in the last several months. We have seen 4 firms issue buy ratings on the stock, and 0 firms issue sell ratings.
Here are some recent analyst ratings:
- Needham issued a "Buy" rating on 05/13/2026
- Rosenblatt issued a "Buy" rating on 01/28/2026
- Wedbush issued a "Outperform" rating on 12/17/2025
- Mizuho issued a "Outperform" rating on 12/11/2025
To track analyst ratings and price targets for D-Wave Quantum, check out Quiver Quantitative's $QBTS forecast page.
D-Wave Quantum Price Targets
Multiple analysts have issued price targets for $QBTS recently. We have seen 10 analysts offer price targets for $QBTS in the last 6 months, with a median target of $40.0.
Here are some recent targets:
- N. Quinn Bolton from Needham set a target price of $40.0 on 05/13/2026
- Vijay Rakesh from Mizuho set a target price of $29.0 on 05/13/2026
- John McPeake from Rosenblatt set a target price of $43.0 on 05/13/2026
- Troy Jensen from Cantor Fitzgerald set a target price of $40.0 on 05/13/2026
- Kingsley Crane from Canaccord Genuity set a target price of $41.0 on 05/13/2026
- Suji Desilva from Roth Capital set a target price of $30.0 on 02/27/2026
- Mark Lipacis from Evercore ISI Group set a target price of $42.0 on 02/27/2026
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