Quantum Computing IncQCi posted a $1.2M gross loss and 114% higher opex despite revenue growth, with heavy acquisition spending and integration risk.
Quantum Computing Inc. reported second-quarter 2026 revenues of $5.6 million, up from $61,000 a year earlier, but still posted a gross loss of about $1.2 million, highlighting that production volumes are not yet sufficient to absorb fixed costs. Operating expenses surged 114% year over year to $21.8 million, driven by higher R&D personnel costs, increased sales and marketing, and $7.3 million in acquisition-related expenses. The company spent approximately $180 million in cash to acquire Luminar Semiconductor, NuCrypt, and NHanced Semiconductors in the first half of 2026, adding integration and execution risks. Peer D-Wave Quantum saw first-half revenues decline to $5.93 million from $18.10 million, while Rigetti's second-quarter revenues rose to $5.1 million, but with high customer concentration. QCi's shares have fallen 47.9% over the past year, and it trades at a forward price-to-sales multiple of 34.61X versus the industry median of 4.09X.
Quantum Computing IncQCi posted a $1.2M gross loss and 114% higher opex despite revenue growth, with heavy acquisition spending and integration risk.
D-Wave Quantum Inc. Common StockPeer D-Wave Quantum saw first-half revenues decline to $5.93 million from $18.10 million.
Rigetti Computing IncRigetti's Q2 revenues rose to $5.1 million but with high customer concentration noted as a concern.