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

Last close, 30 Oct 2026
$18
−12.23% on the day

The 3 Wall Street analysts covering Quantum Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $29 — +59.1% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 95 of 100 as at 31 Oct 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$720.0M
Ticker Nerd rank
95/ 100
Median analyst target
$29
Analysts covering
3
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
+3.5%
1M
−42.5%
YTD
+182.6%
1Y
+93.9%
From 52W high
−47.2%
From 52W low
+323.0%
$4
$35
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 31 Oct 2026
95/ 100

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

Growth
97
Revisions
96
Accruals
94
Momentum
82
Value
65
Issuance
61
Size
48
Quality
40
Volatility
26

Growth (97): Sales and profits are climbing, and climbing faster than before.

Volatility (26): The share price moves around a lot.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs systematic trader with 15+ 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
$0$5$10$15$20$25$30$35Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26QMCOHigh $29Median $29Low $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 says3 analysts
3 Buy0 Hold0 Sell
Low $24Median $29High $29

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +59.1% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
23 Oct 2026Cantor FitzgeraldInitiatesOverweight$29
14 Sept 2026Lake StreetMaintainsBuy$24 → $29
14 Sept 2026Lake StreetMaintainsBuy—
11 Aug 2026Lake StreetMaintainsBuy$20 → $24
11 Aug 2026Lake StreetMaintainsBuy—
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—

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

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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 30 Oct 2026, Quantum Corp. returned +93.9% against +12.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

QMCO vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
0100200300400Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 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 movingThis 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
−2.3×

Cheaper than 87% of US stocks

Price / sales
2.4×

Cheaper than 46% of US stocks

Price / book
−14.4×

Cheaper than 98% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
285.9×

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 64% of US stocks

Gross margin
39.3%

Higher than 48% of US stocks

Operating margin
6.3%

Higher than 57% 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
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

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 $720.0M and an enterprise value of $674.4M.

  • 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: −2.3×; forward P/E: 21.8× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of 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 31 Oct 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.$720.0M95
UMACUnusual Machines, Inc.$806.2M33
SSYSStratasys Ltd.$583.4M34
PSQLPasqal Holding SA$1.1B1
DDD3D Systems Corp.$454.1M70
CRCTCricut, Inc.$1.3B99
ADIGADI Global Distribution, Inc.$1.3B1

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News

Latest QMCO news & analysis

Quantum vs. NetApp: Which Data Storage Stock is the Better Buy?

Zacks Investment Research · 30 Oct 2026neutral

Zacks compares Quantum Corporation and NetApp as data-storage companies addressing enterprise data growth and infrastructure needs. It notes Quantum’s ActiveScale and tape storage portfolio.

Why it matters — The comparison highlights Quantum’s storage offerings for readers following QMCO.

Quantum to Announce Fiscal Second Quarter 2027 Financial Results on November 9, 2026

Business Wire · 27 Oct 2026neutral

Quantum said it will release fiscal second quarter 2027 financial results after market close on November 9, 2026. CEO Hugues Meyrath and Chief Accounting Officer Hiral Patel will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern to discuss the results and business outlook.

Why it matters — QMCO watchers can note the scheduled date and time for the company’s results release and management call.

Can Quantum Corporation Sustain Cash Flow Amid Supply Shortages?

Zacks Investment Research · 27 Oct 2026neutral

Quantum Corporation (QMCO) generated positive operating cash flow in fiscal Q1 2027, supported by rising revenues and improved liquidity. Supply shortages remain a key hurdle.

Why it matters — QMCO watchers may track whether the company can sustain positive cash flow while addressing ongoing supply shortages.

Quantum Builds ActiveScale Momentum: Can It Sustain Growth?

Zacks Investment Research · 13 Oct 2026positive

Quantum's ActiveScale is gaining traction amid rising demand for scalable data storage, major customer wins and 26% revenue growth. Supply constraints could threaten that momentum.

Why it matters — QMCO watchers may weigh the product's growth and customer wins against supply constraints that could limit continued momentum.

Should Investors Still Buy QMCO Stock After a 3-Month Rally of 191%?

Zacks Investment Research · 9 Oct 2026positive

Quantum shares rose 191.2% over three months. Strong revenue growth, improving margins and debt elimination supported the outlook, despite supply constraints.

Why it matters — QMCO watchers may note the reported operating improvements alongside supply constraints and the sharp share-price rally.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about QMCO stock

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

The 3 Wall Street analysts covering Quantum Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $29, with estimates ranging from $24 to $29. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is QMCO stock a buy right now?

Of the 3 analysts covering Quantum Corp., 3 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Quantum Corp. 95 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 31 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank QMCO?

As at 31 Oct 2026, Quantum Corp. ranks 95 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 Growth (97 of 100).

Will QMCO stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 3 analysts implies +59.1% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Quantum Corp. 95 out of 100 as at 31 Oct 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 $29 over the next 12 months.

How has QMCO stock performed over the past year?

Quantum Corp. returned +93.9% over the 12 months to 30 Oct 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, 30 Oct 2026): "Quantum vs. NetApp: Which Data Storage Stock is the Better Buy?". Zacks compares Quantum Corporation and NetApp as data-storage companies addressing enterprise data growth and infrastructure needs. It notes Quantum’s ActiveScale and tape storage portfolio.

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