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D-Wave Quantum Inc.

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D-Wave Stock (QBTS) Q2 2026 Earnings: Bookings +1,120%, Revenue -67%

Published 2026-08-09

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Episodes tracked
1
Episodes linked
1
Latest video
Q2 2026
2026-08-09
Podcast available
Yes
Current price
$21.08
+0.14 (+0.67%)
Trailing / Forward P/E
Forward: -57.25x
Market cap / Volume
Volume:
Revenue / Earnings Growth
-0.6%
Earnings: —
Margins
-1732.1% op
Gross: 64.2% · Net: 0.0%
Balance sheet
20.55x current
Debt / Equity: 4.4
52-week range / Beta
$12.75 - $46.75
Beta: 2.16
Analyst target
$35.25
Upside: 67.2%
Cash / shareholder return
-0.93% FCF yield
Dividend yield: —

Company context

Industry: Computer Hardware
Country: United States
Employees:
Price to book: 7.24x
Return on equity: -28.0%
D-Wave Quantum Inc. engages in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services worldwide. It provides Advantage and Advantage 2 quantum computers; Ocean, a suite of open-source tools; and Leap quantum cloud service, a cloud-based service that provides real-time access to quantum computers and quantum hybrid solvers; and secure access and data protection services, as well as Ocean software development kit (SDK), a Python-based SDK for developers to learn and build applications on company's server. The company also provides Leap hybrid solver service that offers a combination of quantum and classical computation resources and advanced algorithms to solve problems of enterprise scale; and D-Wave Launch, a phased approach to identify and build in-production quantum hybrid applications, including training sessions and quantum computing access. In addition, the company offers D-Wave Advantage annealing quantum computing systems; and Ocean developer tools. Its quantum solutions are used in allocation, resource scheduling, factory scheduling, vehicle routing, logistics optimization, drug discovery, industrial construction design, portfolio optimization and maintenance, repair, and overhaul optimization. D-Wave Quantum Inc. was founded in 1999 and is based in Palo Alto, California.

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Market context for QBTS

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QBTS vs. two close competitors

This section compares the current company against two nearby peers on valuation, growth, margins, balance-sheet strength, and investment setup. Green generally marks the strongest relative figure for that row, while red marks the weakest.

D-Wave Quantum Inc. latest YouTube video thumbnail YouTube
D-Wave Quantum Inc.
QBTS
Latest video
Q2 2026
Growth profile looks mature or currently muted, which can cap multiple expansion unless execution improves.
Profitability is serviceable, but it does not obviously dominate peers on margin or cash conversion alone.
Valuation looks more grounded than many growth names, which can improve the risk/reward if fundamentals hold up.
Expect a more volatile ride than the market average; that can amplify upside, but drawdowns can come fast too.
Intel Corporation latest YouTube video thumbnail YouTube
Intel Corporation
INTC
Latest video
Q2 2026
Growth profile looks strong right now, with above-average top-line and/or earnings momentum.
Profitability is serviceable, but it does not obviously dominate peers on margin or cash conversion alone.
Valuation already asks investors to pay up, so the upside case depends on continued execution staying strong.
Expect a more volatile ride than the market average; that can amplify upside, but drawdowns can come fast too.
Microsoft Corp. latest YouTube video thumbnail YouTube
Microsoft Corp.
MSFT
Latest video
Q4 FY2026
Growth profile looks strong right now, with above-average top-line and/or earnings momentum.
Profitability is a real strength here, with healthy operating margins helping support resilience through weaker cycles.
Valuation sits in a middle zone where future upside likely depends more on quarterly execution than on multiple re-rating alone.
Risk profile looks relatively manageable compared with many peers, especially if operating execution remains stable.
Market Cap
More scale can mean deeper resources and resilience, although bigger does not automatically mean better upside.
QBTS
$7.85B
D-Wave Quantum Inc.
INTC
$543.52B
Intel Corporation
MSFT
$3.68T
Microsoft Corp.
Trailing P/E
Lower trailing P/E can indicate a cheaper valuation relative to trailing earnings, but it may also reflect slower growth or higher perceived risk.
QBTS
D-Wave Quantum Inc.
INTC
Intel Corporation
MSFT
27.6x
Microsoft Corp.
Forward P/E
Forward P/E is often a better read on what investors are paying for the next year of earnings power.
QBTS
-57.2x
D-Wave Quantum Inc.
INTC
50.4x
Intel Corporation
MSFT
21.1x
Microsoft Corp.
Revenue Growth
Higher revenue growth usually signals stronger demand, market share gains, or a business still in expansion mode.
QBTS
-0.6%
D-Wave Quantum Inc.
INTC
25.4%
Intel Corporation
MSFT
17.7%
Microsoft Corp.
Earnings Growth
Faster earnings growth matters because it shows management is converting sales momentum into shareholder value.
QBTS
D-Wave Quantum Inc.
INTC
Intel Corporation
MSFT
31.7%
Microsoft Corp.
Operating Margin
Higher operating margin suggests better operating discipline, pricing power, or a structurally stronger business model.
QBTS
-1732.1%
D-Wave Quantum Inc.
INTC
12.2%
Intel Corporation
MSFT
45.1%
Microsoft Corp.
Gross Margin
Gross margin helps show how much product-level pricing power and unit economics a company has before overhead.
QBTS
64.2%
D-Wave Quantum Inc.
INTC
38.9%
Intel Corporation
MSFT
67.9%
Microsoft Corp.
Net Margin
Higher net margin means more of each dollar of revenue reaches the bottom line after all costs.
QBTS
0.0%
D-Wave Quantum Inc.
INTC
-19.8%
Intel Corporation
MSFT
40.3%
Microsoft Corp.
Return on Equity
ROE shows how efficiently management turns shareholder capital into profits, though leverage can inflate it.
QBTS
-28.0%
D-Wave Quantum Inc.
INTC
-10.7%
Intel Corporation
MSFT
34.0%
Microsoft Corp.
Free Cash Flow Yield
Higher free cash flow yield can indicate a stronger cash return relative to the stock's market value.
QBTS
-0.9%
D-Wave Quantum Inc.
INTC
0.9%
Intel Corporation
MSFT
0.5%
Microsoft Corp.
Debt to Equity
Lower leverage usually means less balance-sheet risk, though capital-intensive sectors naturally run higher debt loads.
QBTS
4.44x
D-Wave Quantum Inc.
INTC
49.00x
Intel Corporation
MSFT
29.12x
Microsoft Corp.
Current Ratio
A stronger current ratio usually signals better short-term liquidity and more room to absorb shocks.
QBTS
20.55x
D-Wave Quantum Inc.
INTC
1.60x
Intel Corporation
MSFT
1.23x
Microsoft Corp.
Beta
Lower beta often means lower volatility versus the market, while higher beta usually brings a rougher ride.
QBTS
2.16
D-Wave Quantum Inc.
INTC
2.24
Intel Corporation
MSFT
1.10
Microsoft Corp.
Dividend Yield
Dividend yield matters for income-focused investors, but a high yield can also reflect a stressed stock price.
QBTS
D-Wave Quantum Inc.
INTC
Intel Corporation
MSFT
0.7%
Microsoft Corp.
Analyst Upside
Higher analyst upside suggests the Street still sees room between current price and consensus fair value.
QBTS
67.2%
D-Wave Quantum Inc.
INTC
10.9%
Intel Corporation
MSFT
14.3%
Microsoft Corp.

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