QUBTTechnology · Computer HardwareThe 6 Wall Street analysts covering Quantum Computing, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $18 — +129.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 22 of 100 as at 6 Oct 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 Quantum Computing, 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
Growth (77): Sales and profits are climbing, and climbing faster than before.
Issuance (16): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on QUBT, 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.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +129.0% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug 2026 | Ascendiant Capital | Maintains | Buy | $30 → $32 |
| 26 Aug 2026 | Ascendiant Capital | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 11 Aug 2026 | Cantor Fitzgerald | Maintains | Neutral | $10 |
| 11 Aug 2026 | Cantor Fitzgerald | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 3 Aug 2026 | Wedbush | Assumes | Neutral | $12 |
| 29 June 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 29 June 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | $22 |
| 24 June 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 24 June 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | $22 |
| 15 June 2026 | Ascendiant Capital | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 20 Apr 2026 | Northland Capital Markets | Initiates | Outperform | — |
| 3 Mar 2026 | Cantor Fitzgerald | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 3 Mar 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 15 Jan 2026 | Rosenblatt | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 22 Dec 2025 | Ascendiant Capital | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 18 Dec 2025 | Cantor Fitzgerald | Reiterates | Neutral | — |
| 17 Dec 2025 | Wedbush | Initiates | Neutral | — |
| 17 Nov 2025 | Lake Street | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 3 Oct 2025 | Ascendiant Capital | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 18 Sept 2025 | Lake Street | Initiates | 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.
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. QUBT appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 6 Oct 2026, Quantum Computing, Inc. returned −64.5% against +17.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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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.
Cheaper than 99% of US stocks
Cheaper than 3% of US stocks
Cheaper than 68% of US stocks
Cheaper than 87% of US stocks
Higher than 99% of US stocks
Higher than 99% of US stocks
Higher than 3% of US stocks
Higher than 9% of US stocks
Higher than 4% of US stocks
Higher than 42% of US stocks
Higher than 33% of US stocks
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.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Quantum Computing, Inc. has a market value of $1.8B and an enterprise value of $866.4M.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $9.8M. The latest quarter grew 9000.0% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: −$15.0M, a −152.5% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−0.07.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$51.5M.
Trailing P/E: −72.3×; forward P/E: −33.5× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.
Quantum Computing, Inc. employs 72 people — $136K of revenue per employee.
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Quantum Computing, Inc. announced that CEO Dr. Yuping Huang and CFO Chris Roberts will participate in the Maxim Growth Summit 2026 on October 13 at the Hard Rock Hotel in New York City.
Why it matters — The announcement identifies an upcoming summit appearance by QUBT’s chief executive and finance chief.
Quantum Computing Inc. is beginning to generate revenue but continues to lose money and has not yet proven itself. The company is working to build a larger photonics and quantum hardware business spanning chip manufacturing to AI and security products.
Why it matters — A QUBT watcher would care because the company's path to profitability remains uncertain despite early revenue, highlighting the risks of its ambitious expansion plans.
Quantum Computing Inc. announced Dirac-3S, the next-generation of its Dirac-3 quantum optimization machine, scaling quantum optimization to up to nearly 10,000 variables — a 10x increase over its current 1,000-variable system. The company expects the first customer shipment of the Dirac-3S upgrade in Q4 2026.
Why it matters — The Dirac-3S marks a significant step toward commercial deployment of QCi's quantum optimization technology, representing a tenfold scaling improvement that could broaden its addressable use cases.
Investors Business Daily reports that quantum computing stocks could receive a boost if Congress passes key legislation, with a Jefferies analyst indicating such passage could happen soon.
Why it matters — For QUBT watchers, potential congressional legislation could serve as a catalyst for the quantum computing sector, potentially benefiting the company.
A Zacks Investment Research article compares Quantum Computing, Inc. (QUBT) and Rigetti Computing (RGTI), noting that QUBT's surging revenues, photonics expansion and $42.5M backlog combine with analyst targets implying more upside than Rigetti. The piece also flags execution risks that remain for QUBT.
Why it matters — For QUBT watchers, the analysis suggests the company's growth metrics and analyst targets point to greater upside potential than a key competitor while acknowledging ongoing execution risks.
The 6 Wall Street analysts covering Quantum Computing, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $18, with estimates ranging from $10 to $32. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 6 analysts covering Quantum Computing, Inc., 4 rate it a Buy, 2 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Quantum Computing, Inc. 22 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 6 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 6 Oct 2026, Quantum Computing, Inc. ranks 22 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 (77 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 6 analysts implies +129.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Quantum Computing, Inc. 22 out of 100 as at 6 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Quantum Computing, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for QUBT are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $10 to $32 over the next 12 months.
Quantum Computing, Inc. returned -64.5% over the 12 months to 6 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Quantum Computing Inc. is an integrated photonics and quantum technology company that develops accessible quantum machines and photonic solutions for commercial and government users.
The most recent item we track (PRNewsWire, 6 Oct 2026): "Quantum Computing Inc. to Attend the Maxim Growth Summit 2026". Quantum Computing, Inc. announced that CEO Dr. Yuping Huang and CFO Chris Roberts will participate in the Maxim Growth Summit 2026 on October 13 at the Hard Rock Hotel in New York City.
Quantum Computing Inc. is an integrated photonics and quantum technology company that develops accessible quantum machines and photonic solutions for commercial and government users. Quantum Computing Inc. focuses on quantum optics, thin-film lithium niobate photonic chips, and vertically integrated systems that span components, subsystems, and full-stack hardware. Its current product set includes quantum-inspired optimization tools, reservoir computing platforms, remote sensing and imaging solutions, quantum random number generation, and quantum authentication technologies. The company also offers photonics-based devices and foundry services that support optical and computational applications across cybersecurity, telecommunications, finance, logistics, and sensing. Based in Hoboken, New Jersey, Quantum Computing Inc. operates as a specialized technology provider in emerging quantum and photonics markets, serving organizations that need low-power, room-temperature systems for advanced computation and secure communications.
CEO Dr. Yuping Huang Ph.D. · 72 employees · United States · https://www.quantumcomputinginc.com
