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QMCO Stock Forecast: Quantum Corp. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 11 Sept 2026
$24
+2.39% on the day

The 2 Wall Street analysts covering Quantum Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $24 — +1.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 94 of 100 as at 12 Sept 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$929.3M
Ticker Nerd rank
94 / 100
Median analyst target
$24
Analysts covering
2
Revenue$80.8M+25.7% y/y
Operating income$5.1M
Net income−$155.3M
Free cash flow$552K
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−3.0%
1M
+21.5%
YTD
+265.6%
1Y
+231.2%
From 52W high
−9.7%
From 52W low
+447.1%
$4
$26
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

QMCO stock analysis: one number for the whole business

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

Where the model ranks itAs at 12 Sept 2026
94 / 100

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

Revisions
99
Growth
97
Accruals
94
Momentum
77
Value
62
Issuance
60
Size
46
Quality
37
Volatility
25

Revisions (99): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.

Volatility (25): The share price moves around a lot.

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

Wall Street

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

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on QMCO, 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
$5$10$15$20$25Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26QMCOHigh $24Median $24Low $24

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 says2 analysts
2 Buy0 Hold0 Sell
Low $24Median $24High $24

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +1.8% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
11 Aug 2026Lake StreetMaintainsBuy$20 → $24
26 June 2026Northland Capital MarketsDowngradeMarket Perform$13
26 June 2026Northland Capital MarketsDowngradeMarket Perform—
3 June 2026Lake StreetMaintainsBuy—
25 Mar 2026Lake StreetAssumesBuy$8.00
14 Nov 2025Northland Capital MarketsUpgradeOutperform—
30 Jan 2025Northland Capital MarketsMaintainsMarket Perform—
29 Jan 2025Lake StreetMaintainsHold$5.00 → $20
14 Nov 2024Northland Capital MarketsReiteratesMarket Perform—
17 Apr 2024OppenheimerMaintainsPerform—
9 Aug 2023Northland Capital MarketsDowngradeMarket Perform—
7 June 2023Lake StreetMaintainsBuy—
7 June 2023Northland Capital MarketsMaintainsOutperform—
9 June 2022B. Riley SecuritiesMaintainsNeutral—
9 June 2022Lake StreetMaintainsBuy—
9 June 2022Northland Capital MarketsMaintainsOutperform—
21 Mar 2022Northland Capital MarketsMaintainsOutperform—
10 Feb 2022B. Riley SecuritiesDowngradeNeutral—
10 Feb 2022OppenheimerDowngradePerform—
27 May 2021Northland Capital MarketsMaintainsOutperform—

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

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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. QMCO appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

QMCO 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 11 Sept 2026, Quantum Corp. returned +231.2% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

QMCO vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
0100200300400Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26QMCOS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

QMCO 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

Quantum Corp. (QMCO) 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
−3.0×

Cheaper than 87% of US stocks

Price / sales
3.1×

Cheaper than 40% of US stocks

Price / book
−18.7×

Cheaper than 98% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
374.6×

Cheaper than 1% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
25.7%

Higher than 75% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
25.7%

Higher than 63% of US stocks

Gross margin
39.3%

Higher than 48% of US stocks

Operating margin
6.3%

Higher than 58% of US stocks

Net margin
−80.8%

Higher than 7% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
50.8%

Higher than 93% of US stocks

Return on assets
−0.4%

Higher than 42% of US stocks

Dividend yield
—

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

Key statistics

Quantum Corp. (QMCO) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

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

  • Quantum Corp. has a market value of $929.3M and an enterprise value of $883.7M.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $296.1M. The latest quarter grew 25.7% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: −$239.1M, a −80.8% net margin.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$20.9M.

  • Shares outstanding: 39.4M.

  • Trailing P/E: −3.0×; forward P/E: 28.1× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Quantum Corp. employs 490 people — $604K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 14 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

QMCO vs competitors

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

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelComputer Hardware
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
QMCOQuantum Corp.$929.3M
94
UMACUnusual Machines, Inc.$1.1B
30
CRCTCricut, Inc.$1.2B
99
SSYSStratasys Ltd.$670.2M
33
CRSRCorsair Gaming, Inc.$1.4B
96
ADIGADI Global Distribution, Inc.$1.6B
0
DDD3D Systems Corp.$542.3M
71

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The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Quantum Corp. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest QMCO news & analysis

Quantum Up 322% in the Past 6 Months: Time to Buy, Hold or Sell?

Zacks Investment Research · 10 Sept 2026positive

Quantum Corp. (QMCO) shares have risen 322% over the past six months, reflecting strong enterprise demand, rising tape adoption, and larger deals. However, the company faces supply constraints that pose a key hurdle to continued growth.

Why it matters — QMCO watchers would care because the stock's dramatic rise is driven by solid demand fundamentals, though supply constraints could limit future performance.

Does Quantum's Debt Elimination Strengthen Its Financial Position?

Zacks Investment Research · 9 Sept 2026positive

Quantum Corp. has eliminated its debt, resulting in lower interest costs and stronger cash flow. The company's financial position has improved as revenue grows on rising storage demand.

Why it matters — A debt-free balance sheet with lower interest expenses and improved cash flow strengthens Quantum Corp.'s financial position amid growing storage demand.

Quantum Launches ADM to Reduce Storage Costs and Optimize Data

Zacks Investment Research · 9 Sept 2026positive

Quantum has launched a new Active Data Management (ADM) solution designed to help organizations address rising data demands. The solution aims to cut storage costs, reduce risk, and optimize data management.

Why it matters — This new product offering signals Quantum's continued focus on addressing growing enterprise data-management needs, which QMCO watchers would see as relevant to the company's product pipeline and market positioning.

Quantum Appoints Hiral A. Patel as Chief Accounting Officer

Business Wire · 1 Sept 2026neutral

Quantum Corporation announced the appointment of Hiral A. Patel as its Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer, effective immediately. Patel will lead Quantum's global accounting organization, covering financial reporting, revenue recognition, internal controls, and tax-related functions.

Why it matters — QMCO watchers would care because the new accounting leadership is expected to support the company's infrastructure revitalization through a disciplined, technical viewpoint.

Will Quantum's Cost Discipline Keep Margins on an Upward Trajectory?

Zacks Investment Research · 1 Sept 2026positive

Quantum Corp. reported strong fiscal Q1 growth with expanding margins and a debt-free balance sheet, reflecting a sharp financial turnaround as AI-related demand boosts storage needs.

Why it matters — A QMCO watcher would care because the combination of strong growth, margin expansion, and a debt-free balance sheet points to sustained financial improvement amid rising AI-driven storage demand.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about QMCO stock

What is the QMCO stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 2 Wall Street analysts covering Quantum Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $24, with estimates ranging from $24 to $24. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is QMCO stock a buy right now?

Of the 2 analysts covering Quantum Corp., 2 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Quantum Corp. 94 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 12 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank QMCO?

As at 12 Sept 2026, Quantum Corp. ranks 94 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 Revisions (99 of 100).

Will QMCO stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 2 analysts implies +1.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Quantum Corp. 94 out of 100 as at 12 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the QMCO stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Quantum Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for QMCO are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $24 to $24 over the next 12 months.

How has QMCO stock performed over the past year?

Quantum Corp. returned +231.2% over the 12 months to 11 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Quantum Corp. do?

Quantum Corporation is a data management technology company that provides solutions for storing, protecting, and organizing unstructured data across physical, virtual, and cloud environments. Its portfolio includes primary storage software and systems, backup appliances, object storage, file systems, archive solutions, and media asset management tools designed for video, images, audio, and other large files.

What is the latest news on QMCO?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 10 Sept 2026): "Quantum Up 322% in the Past 6 Months: Time to Buy, Hold or Sell?". Quantum Corp. (QMCO) shares have risen 322% over the past six months, reflecting strong enterprise demand, rising tape adoption, and larger deals. However, the company faces supply constraints that pose a key hurdle to continued growth.

Company

About Quantum Corp.

Quantum Corporation is a data management technology company that provides solutions for storing, protecting, and organizing unstructured data across physical, virtual, and cloud environments. Its portfolio includes primary storage software and systems, backup appliances, object storage, file systems, archive solutions, and media asset management tools designed for video, images, audio, and other large files. Quantum Corporation also serves specialized workflows through products for video editing, post-production, streaming, surveillance recording, and analytics, making it relevant to media and entertainment, enterprise IT, government, and research-intensive industries. The company focuses on helping organizations manage data throughout its lifecycle, from active production to long-term preservation, and supports customers in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific. Quantum Corporation is headquartered in Centennial, Colorado.

CEO Mr. Hugues Meyrath · 490 employees · United States · https://www.quantum.com