Quantum Computing (QUBT) Stock Falls 38% in 2025, Acquires Luminar Semiconductor to Boost Recovery
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
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- Stock Volatility: Quantum Computing (QUBT) experienced significant volatility in 2025, with its share price falling 38%, contrasting sharply with the S&P 500's 16.4% rise, indicating the company's weak market performance.
- Revenue Growth: Despite reporting revenue of $484,000 in the first three quarters of 2025, up from $311,000 in the same period of 2024, the company's high-growth-dependent valuation poses downside risks as investor sentiment shifts towards caution on growth stocks.
- Acquisition Plans: Quantum Computing has submitted a bid of approximately $22 million to acquire Luminar Semiconductor, with expectations to close the deal in the current quarter if approved, potentially providing new growth avenues for the company.
- Analyst Rating: On January 15, Rosenblatt initiated coverage on Quantum Computing stock with a buy rating and a price target of $22 per share, reflecting analysts' optimism about the company's assets in the quantum computing space and suggesting a potential upside of about 73%.
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 28.00 USD with a low forecast of 16.00 USD and a high forecast of 40.00 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.
2 Analyst Rating
2 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 12.180
Low
16.00
Averages
28.00
High
40.00
Current: 12.180
Low
16.00
Averages
28.00
High
40.00
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.
