D-Wave Quantum Q1 revenue misses estimates

D-Wave Quantum

12/05/2026 12:08

Overview

Quantum computing systems provider's Q1 revenue fell 81% yr/yr, missing analyst expectations

Company posted a Q1 net loss of $18.4 mln as operating expenses rose sharply

Q1 bookings surged nearly 2,000% yr/yr, driven by major system and service contracts

Outlook

Company expects to accelerate delivery of large-scale, error-corrected gate model quantum systems

D-Wave targets dual-rail system with ~175 physical qubits by end of 2028

Company expects to recognize 54% of $42.4 mln Q1 RPO as revenue in next 12 months

Result Drivers

ONE-TIME SYSTEM SALE IMPACT - Co said Q1 revenue and gross profit fell due to the absence of a large annealing quantum computer system sale recognized in the prior-year quarter

SURGE IN BOOKINGS - Q1 bookings rose nearly 2,000% yr/yr, driven by a $20 mln system sale to Florida Atlantic University and a $10 mln enterprise service agreement

HIGHER OPERATING EXPENSES - Q1 operating expenses increased due to Quantum Circuits acquisition costs, higher personnel expenses, and increased investment in product development and go-to-market initiatives

Company press release: ID:nBw93rV8Ka

Key Details

Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q1 Revenue
Miss
$2.86 mln
$4.14 mln (14 Analysts)
Q1 Net Income
-$18.36 mln
Q1 Gross Profit
$1.82 mln
Q1 Income From Operations
-$54.73 mln


Analyst Coverage

The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 14 "strong buy" or "buy", 2 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

The average consensus recommendation for the it services & consulting peer group is "buy"

Wall Street's median 12-month price target for D-Wave Quantum Inc is $36.00, about 49.8% above its May 11 closing price of $24.03

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