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ARQQ Stock Forecast: Arqit Quantum, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 8 Oct 2026
$18
−18.27% on the day

Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 7 of 100 as at 8 Oct 2026 — in the weakest quartile.

Market cap
$353.5M
Ticker Nerd rank
7 / 100
Median analyst target
—
Analysts covering
1
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−23.0%
1M
−18.4%
YTD
−15.8%
1Y
−66.0%
From 52W high
−68.4%
From 52W low
+56.5%
$12
$58
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

ARQQ stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Arqit Quantum, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 8 Oct 2026
7 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Size
60
Accruals
51
Momentum
39
Growth
38
Revisions
25
Issuance
13
Value
10
Volatility
6
Quality
5

Size (60): Smaller than most of the companies we track.

Quality (5): Profits are thin or unreliable for the size of the business, or they are not turning into cash.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

ARQQ stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on ARQQ, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$10$20$30$40$50$60Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26ARQQ

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says1 analysts
1 Buy0 Hold0 Sell
Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
13 Oct 2025HC Wainwright & Co.MaintainsBuy$52 → $60
18 Sept 2025HC Wainwright & Co.ReiteratesBuy—
31 Dec 2024HC Wainwright & Co.MaintainsBuy—
6 Dec 2024HC Wainwright & Co.MaintainsBuy—
11 July 2024HC Wainwright & Co.ReiteratesBuy—
29 May 2024HC Wainwright & Co.ReiteratesBuy—
15 May 2024HC Wainwright & Co.MaintainsBuy—
22 Nov 2023HC Wainwright & Co.MaintainsBuy—
27 Sept 2023HC Wainwright & Co.MaintainsBuy—
31 May 2023Deutsche BankMaintainsHold—
18 May 2023Deutsche BankMaintainsHold—
18 May 2023HC Wainwright & Co.MaintainsBuy—
20 Mar 2023HC Wainwright & Co.ReiteratesBuy—
22 Feb 2023HC Wainwright & Co.MaintainsBuy—
17 Jan 2023Deutsche BankMaintainsHold—
22 Dec 2022HC Wainwright & Co.MaintainsBuy—
19 July 2022Deutsche BankInitiatesHold—
26 Apr 2022HC Wainwright & Co.InitiatesBuy—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. ARQQ appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

ARQQ vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 8 Oct 2026, Arqit Quantum, Inc. returned −66.0% against +16.2% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

ARQQ vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
20406080100120Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26ARQQS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

ARQQ analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Arqit Quantum, Inc. (ARQQ) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
1.4×

Cheaper than 70% of US stocks

Price / sales
358.8×

Cheaper than 2% of US stocks

Price / book
13.0×

Cheaper than 7% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
−7.2×

Cheaper than 82% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
829.9%

Higher than 99% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
—
Gross margin
—
Operating margin
−4931.6%

Higher than 3% of US stocks

Net margin
0.0%

Higher than 30% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
−220.2%

Higher than 7% of US stocks

Return on assets
−95.5%

Higher than 3% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.0%

Higher than 1% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Arqit Quantum, Inc. (ARQQ) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Arqit Quantum, Inc. has a market value of $353.5M and an enterprise value of $361.8M.

  • Shares outstanding: 16.6M.

  • Trailing P/E: 1.4×; forward P/E: −21.1× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.

  • Arqit Quantum, Inc. employs 87 people.

market figures as at 7 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

ARQQ vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelSoftware - Infrastructure
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
ARQQArqit Quantum, Inc.$353.5M
7
SUPXSuperX AI Technology Ltd.$316.6M
4
TLSTelos Corp.$327.0M
98
BKKTBakkt, Inc.$313.6M
23
GRRRGorilla Technology Group, Inc.$330.2M
15
KDKKodiak AI, Inc.$331.0M
8
MOVECorvex, Inc.$309.5M
23

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News

Latest ARQQ news & analysis

Arqit Quantum Inc. Announces Select Preliminary Financial Results for the Second Half and Full Fiscal Year 2026

GlobeNewsWire · 8 Oct 2026neutral

Arqit Quantum announced select preliminary unaudited financial results for the second half and full fiscal year 2026. Management expects second-half revenue for the period ended September 30, 2026, to be approximately $355,000 to $380,000.

Why it matters — The preliminary revenue range provides ARQQ watchers with an early indication of the company’s expected second-half revenue.

Babcock and Arqit demonstrate secure communications network designed to counter future quantum-enabled threats

GlobeNewsWire · 22 Sept 2026positive

Babcock International Group has demonstrated its systems integration expertise by securely transferring scenario data using Arqit Quantum Inc.'s advanced quantum-safe encryption technology, showcasing a secure communications network designed to counter future quantum-enabled threats. The demonstration highlights how Arqit's encryption helps safeguard sensitive information from future cyber threats.

Why it matters — This demonstration with a major defence company showcases Arqit's quantum-safe encryption technology being applied in a real-world defence integration scenario, reinforcing its relevance to future cybersecurity needs.

Stock Picks From Seeking Alpha's August 2026 New Analysts

Seeking Alpha · 8 Sept 2026neutral

Seeking Alpha welcomed 25 new analysts in August 2026 and showcased their stock picks and investment strategies. The analysts provided ratings from Strong Sell to Strong Buy, with bullish theses including CTO Realty, Allogene Therapeutics, NanoXplore, Modine, and 3i Group.

Why it matters — The article does not mention Arqit Quantum, so a watcher of the stock would see no direct coverage or rating from these new analysts in this item.

Arqit, Es'hailSat and AIEE Demonstrate Quantum-Safe Satellite Security

GlobeNewsWire · 1 Sept 2026positive

Arqit, Es'hailSat and AIEE announced a successful demonstration of quantum-safe security across operational satellite communications infrastructure. The demo brought together Arqit's quantum-safe encryption with the satellite operator and systems integrator's capabilities.

Why it matters — A successful demonstration with a Qatar-based satellite operator and regional integrator signals real-world validation and potential market traction for Arqit's quantum-safe encryption technology.

Quantum Computing Is Raising the Stakes for Cybersecurity: 5 Stocks to Watch

MarketBeat · 26 Aug 2026positive

MarketBeat reports that the threat of quantum computing breaking traditional encryption is shifting from a theoretical debate into a concrete corporate compliance deadline, as estimates of the resources needed to compromise current cryptographic systems narrow. The article highlights the quantum-cybersecurity risk and lists five stocks to watch.

Why it matters — For ARQQ watchers, this highlights the growing urgency and market attention on quantum-safe encryption solutions, the company's core focus.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about ARQQ stock

Is ARQQ stock a buy right now?

Of the 1 analysts covering Arqit Quantum, Inc., 1 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Arqit Quantum, Inc. 7 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 8 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank ARQQ?

As at 8 Oct 2026, Arqit Quantum, Inc. ranks 7 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Size (60 of 100).

What is the ARQQ stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Arqit Quantum, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for ARQQ are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business.

How has ARQQ stock performed over the past year?

Arqit Quantum, Inc. returned -66.0% over the 12 months to 8 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Arqit Quantum, Inc. do?

Arqit Quantum Inc. is a London-based cybersecurity company focused on quantum-safe encryption software.

What is the latest news on ARQQ?

The most recent item we track (GlobeNewsWire, 8 Oct 2026): "Arqit Quantum Inc. Announces Select Preliminary Financial Results for the Second Half and Full Fiscal Year 2026". Arqit Quantum announced select preliminary unaudited financial results for the second half and full fiscal year 2026. Management expects second-half revenue for the period ended September 30, 2026, to be approximately $355,000 to $380,000.

Company

About Arqit Quantum, Inc.

Arqit Quantum Inc. is a London-based cybersecurity company focused on quantum-safe encryption software. Arqit Quantum Inc. provides the QuantumCloud platform, which helps secure communications links for networked devices, cloud systems, and data at rest against current and future forms of cyber attack, including threats associated with quantum computing. The company’s offerings center on symmetric key agreement technology delivered through software-based services, with related maintenance, support, and professional services. Arqit Quantum Inc. serves organizations that need stronger protection for sensitive information across digital infrastructure, including telecom, enterprise, and cloud environments. Its role in the financial market reflects growing demand for advanced cybersecurity tools designed to protect modern networks and data systems in an increasingly complex threat landscape.

CEO Mr. Andrew James Leaver · 87 employees · United Kingdom · https://arqit.uk