QBTSTechnology · Computer HardwareThe 15 Wall Street analysts covering D-Wave Quantum, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $40 — +100.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 16 of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026 — in the weakest quartile. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores D-Wave Quantum, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Momentum (62): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.
Growth (17): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.
The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own D-Wave Quantum, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership.
The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on QBTS, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +100.2% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 July 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 27 July 2026 | Benchmark | Initiates | Buy | $30 |
| 15 June 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 15 June 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Outperform | $29 → $35 |
| 11 June 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | $43 |
| 11 June 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 2 June 2026 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 2 June 2026 | Needham | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 2 June 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 2 June 2026 | Roth Capital | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 13 May 2026 | Canaccord Genuity | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 13 May 2026 | Cantor Fitzgerald | Reiterates | Overweight | — |
| 13 May 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 13 May 2026 | Needham | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 13 May 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 27 Feb 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 27 Feb 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 27 Feb 2026 | Roth Capital | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 26 Feb 2026 | Needham | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 29 Jan 2026 | Needham | Reiterates | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
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. QBTS appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Wedbush initiated coverage of D-Wave Quantum stock with a buy rating. The firm's analyst said that unprofitable quantum computing stocks can be valued based on their engineering and physics achievements.
Why it matters — A fresh buy-rating initiation from a major research firm signals increased analyst attention and a potential positive valuation lens for QBTS watchers.
Midday Monday, quantum computing stocks rallied, with D-Wave rising 11% after the Nasdaq Verafin deal, IonQ gaining 9% after its SkyWater buyout, and Rigetti up 7%, supported by a firm broader tape.
Why it matters — A QBTS watcher would care because the reported 11% spike tied to the Nasdaq Verafin deal signals positive sector momentum for D-Wave.
D-Wave and Nasdaq Verafin announced an agreement to evaluate the use of quantum computing to improve financial crime detection. The collaboration will begin with development of a proof-of-concept, with potential to expand to pilot applications.
Why it matters — A QBTS watcher would care because the deal extends D-Wave's quantum computing technology into the financial crime detection space, opening a potential new application area for the company.
The Motley Fool published a comparison of IonQ and D-Wave Quantum as prospective investments in 2026. It notes that IonQ uses trapped-ion technology and recently acquired a semiconductor foundry, while D-Wave Quantum focuses on quantum annealing and serves a diverse set of blue-chip enterprise customers.
Why it matters — Quantum computing investors are weighing D-Wave's annealing approach and enterprise customer base against competitor IonQ's scaling plans.
The Motley Fool compares BigBear.ai and D-Wave Quantum as potential stock choices for 2026. It notes that BigBear.ai focuses on government-centric decision intelligence, while D-Wave Quantum is described as a leader in commercial quantum computing with a growing list of blue chip partners and triple-digit revenue growth.
Why it matters — The article frames D-Wave Quantum as a leader in the commercial quantum computing space with strong revenue growth, which is relevant to how the company is positioned relative to peers.
The 15 Wall Street analysts covering D-Wave Quantum, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $40, with estimates ranging from $22 to $45. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 15 analysts covering D-Wave Quantum, Inc., 14 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks D-Wave Quantum, Inc. 16 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 1 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 1 Aug 2026, D-Wave Quantum, Inc. ranks 16 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 Momentum (62 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 15 analysts implies +100.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks D-Wave Quantum, Inc. 16 out of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering D-Wave Quantum, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for QBTS are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $22 to $45 over the next 12 months.
D-Wave Quantum, Inc. returned +22.0% over the 12 months to 3 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
D-Wave Quantum Inc. is a quantum computing company that develops and delivers quantum computing systems, software, and services for enterprise and research use.
The most recent item we track (The Motley Fool, 3 Aug 2026): "Why D-Wave Quantum Stock Popped Today". Wedbush initiated coverage of D-Wave Quantum stock with a buy rating. The firm's analyst said that unprofitable quantum computing stocks can be valued based on their engineering and physics achievements.
D-Wave Quantum Inc. is a quantum computing company that develops and delivers quantum computing systems, software, and services for enterprise and research use. The company provides both annealing and gate-model quantum computers, along with cloud-based access through its Leap service and developer tools through its Ocean software suite. Its offerings are designed to support practical applications such as optimization, scheduling, logistics, materials science, cybersecurity, and drug discovery. D-Wave Quantum Inc. also provides professional services to help organizations identify use cases and implement quantum workflows. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the company operates in the emerging quantum technology market and serves customers seeking specialized computing capabilities beyond conventional systems.
CEO Dr. Alan E. Baratz Ph.D. · 382 employees · United States · https://www.dwavequantum.com