Quantum Computing (NASDAQ: QUBT) Expected to See 200% Sales Growth in 2026
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 3d ago
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
- Sales Growth Projection: Quantum Computing is projected to achieve $2.8 million in sales in 2026, representing a 200% increase from 2025, which would create significant sales momentum, although analysts do not expect profitability before 2029.
- Strong Cash Reserves: The company currently holds $555 million in cash reserves, sufficient to sustain operations for the next 17 years at current burn rates, providing a solid financial foundation to navigate market challenges.
- Underperformance in Market: Despite Quantum Computing's stock returning only 5% in 2025, significantly below market averages, the anticipated sales growth over the next two years could attract momentum traders, potentially driving the stock price higher.
- Short Selling Pressure: With 48.6 million of the company's 224.1 million shares sold short, representing over 20% of shares, if the company meets its sales projections in 2026, it could trigger a short squeeze, further boosting the stock price.
Analyst Views on QUBT
Wall Street analysts forecast QUBT stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for QUBT is 17.00 USD with a low forecast of 12.00 USD and a high forecast of 25.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
4 Analyst Rating
2 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 11.310
Low
12.00
Averages
17.00
High
25.00
Current: 11.310
Low
12.00
Averages
17.00
High
25.00
About QUBT
Quantum Computing Inc. is an integrated quantum optics and nanophotonic technology company. The Company is utilizing integrated photonics and non-linear quantum optics to develop and deliver machines for quantum computing, reservoir computing, and remote sensing, imaging and cybersecurity applications. Its products are designed to operate at room temperature and low power. Its Entropy Quantum Computer is a full-stack system, incorporating the Company’s custom user interface software Qatalyst, which allows users to avoid the complexity of software development kits at the circuit level and has evolved from the Company’s primary Software as a Service offering to the software that powers its offerings. Its Reservoir Computer is a device that uses an integrated circuit that can be reprogrammed after manufacturing and optimized for recurrent neural network applications. Its Quantum Photonic Vibrometer is a proprietary, instrument for remote vibration detection, sensing, and inspection.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
