Quantum Computing Stock Surges After Smashing Q3 Estimates
Quantum Computing (QUBT) shares rallied in after-hours trading following a stellar third-quarter performance. Revenue skyrocketed 280% year-over-year to $384,000, obliterating the $117,000 consensus estimate. The surge was fueled by R&D services, custom hardware contracts, and initial sales of its Dirac-3 quantum optimization system.
The company reported net earnings of $0.01 per share, a dramatic reversal from both analyst expectations of a $0.06 loss and the prior-year's $0.06 deficit. Wall Street maintains a Moderate Buy rating with a $32 average price target, suggesting 203% upside potential.