QUBT Rallies 2218% in a Year: Is it Still a Buy Amid the Quantum Boom?

Quantum Computing Inc. QUBT is fast emerging as a strong early-stage technology contender, driven by a combination of strategic facility development, real-world quantum applications and improved financial positioning.

QUBT is distinguishing itself by focusing on immediate, real-world applications of quantum computing rather than long-term theoretical concepts. Its Dirac-3 quantum machine has been adopted by high-profile institutions like NASA and the Sanders Tri-Institutional Therapeutics Discovery Institute for uses ranging from LiDAR data processing to biomedical modeling. Additional hardware sales to academic and industrial customers further demonstrate early adoption across multiple sectors, reinforcing QUBT’s commercial relevance.

Financially, despite being in the early revenue stages, the company reported 44% year-over-year revenue growth and ended the first quarter of 2025 with $166.4 million in cash, thanks to successful capital raises. A $17 million net income boosted equity to $220.8 million. This strong balance sheet gives QUBT the flexibility to scale R&D and foundry operations without immediate dilution risk, enhancing investor confidence in its near-term growth potential.

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How are QUBT Peers Positioned Now?

D-Wave Quantum QBTS focuses on quantum annealing, using its Advantage2 system with over 4,400 qubits, now accessible via the cloud to solve real-world optimization problems. In the last-reported first quarter of 2025, the company benefited from deployments with clients like Mastercard, NTT DoCoMo, and Ford Otosan. D-Wave recently launched a $400 million at-the-market equity program and has secured over $300 million in cash, giving it strong financial flexibility.

Arqit Quantum ARQQ focuses on post-quantum cybersecurity, developing encryption solutions designed to withstand future quantum computing threats. Unlike peers building quantum hardware, Arqit targets a critical adjacent space securing data for enterprises, governments and infrastructure providers preparing for the quantum era.

QUBT Stock's Exponential Rise in a Year

Quantum Computing has skyrocketed 2218% in a year compared with the industry's 49% growth and the sector’s 26.4% rise. The S&P 500 index, meanwhile, has surged 19.4%.

One-Year Share Price Comparison: QUBT

Average Target Price Shows Strong Near-term Upside

Based on short-term price targets, Quantum Computing is currently trading 14.6% below its average Zacks price target.

QUBT currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

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