CFO Steps Down: Social media chatter intensified around Quantum Computing Inc after its chief financial officer announced his departure effective September 2, following a five-year tenure that included raising over $900 million. Observers noted the move comes without any reported issues on accounting practices, yet it coincides with a broader pullback in quantum computing peers.
Market Reaction Builds: Traders expressed concern over the timing of the exit and the absence of an immediate successor, linking it to an 9 percent single-day decline that mirrored drops in related names like Rigetti and IonQ. Discussions also touched on how recent Nvidia earnings momentum could influence rebound potential for the stock in coming sessions.
Mixed Signals Emerge: Participants highlighted an 81 percent revenue contraction offset by a sharp 1994 percent surge in bookings, framing the company as navigating a high-risk speculative environment amid elevated valuations. Overall tone remains watchful as investors await further leadership clarity.
Note: This discussion summary was generated from an AI condensation of post data.
Quantum Computing Inc Insider Trading Activity
Quantum Computing Inc insiders have traded $QBTS stock on the open market 18 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 0 have been purchases and 18 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 687,627 shares for an estimated $17,967,693
- JOHN M. MARKOVICH (Chief Financial Officer) has made 0 purchases and 8 sales selling 639,458 shares for an estimated $16,974,557.
- DIANE NGUYEN (EVP, Chief Legal Officer & GC) has made 0 purchases and 2 sales selling 42,532 shares for an estimated $1,045,193.
- SOPHIE C AMES (Exec. Vice President & CHRO) has made 0 purchases and 3 sales selling 29,165 shares for an estimated $554,524.
- ROHIT GHAI has made 0 purchases and 2 sales selling 23,518 shares for an estimated $533,222.
- JOHN D DILULLO has made 0 purchases and 2 sales selling 15,850 shares for an estimated $335,906.
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Quantum Computing Inc Revenue
Quantum Computing Inc had revenues of $3.1M in Q2 2026. This is a decrease of -0.61% from the same period in the prior year.
You can track QBTS financials on Quiver Quantitative's QBTS stock page.
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Quantum Computing Inc Hedge Fund Activity
We have seen 354 institutional investors add shares of Quantum Computing Inc stock to their portfolio, and 237 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter.
Here are some of the largest recent moves:
- NORGES BANK added 4,318,454 shares (+2715.9%) to their portfolio in Q2 2026, for an estimated $103,599,711
- 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 removed 3,359,551 shares (-100.0%) from their portfolio in Q2 2026, for an estimated $80,595,628
- SIXTH STREET PARTNERS MANAGEMENT COMPANY, L.P. added 3,284,474 shares (+inf%) to their portfolio in Q2 2026, for an estimated $78,794,531
- BLACKROCK, INC. added 2,993,471 shares (+9.9%) to their portfolio in Q2 2026, for an estimated $71,813,369
- JPMORGAN CHASE & CO added 2,744,938 shares (+inf%) to their portfolio in Q2 2026, for an estimated $65,851,062
- DEFIANCE ETFS, LLC added 2,570,193 shares (+751.8%) to their portfolio in Q2 2026, for an estimated $61,658,930
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.
Quantum Computing Inc Analyst Ratings
Wall Street analysts have issued reports on $QBTS in the last several months. We have seen 1 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
To track analyst ratings and price targets for Quantum Computing Inc, check out Quiver Quantitative's $QBTS forecast page.
Quantum Computing Inc Price Targets
Multiple analysts have issued price targets for $QBTS recently. We have seen 7 analysts offer price targets for $QBTS in the last 6 months, with a median target of $40.0.
Here are some recent targets:
- Vijay Rakesh from Mizuho set a target price of $35.0 on 06/15/2026
- John McPeake from Rosenblatt set a target price of $43.0 on 06/11/2026
- N. Quinn Bolton from Needham set a target price of $40.0 on 06/02/2026
- Craig Ellis from B. Riley Securities set a target price of $40.0 on 06/02/2026
- Suji Desilva from Roth Capital set a target price of $40.0 on 06/02/2026
- 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
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