The chart below shows how QBTS performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, QBTS sees a +10.64% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +30.86% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -3.66%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Earnings Surprise Report: D-Wave Quantum Inc. beats earnings expectations with reported EPS of $-0.06, exceeding expectations of $-0.09.
Record Quarterly Bookings: D-Wave achieved record quarterly bookings of $18.3 million in Q4 2024, a 502% increase over Q4 2023.
Cash Reserves for Profitability: The company has over $300 million in cash on hand, which is expected to support sustained profitability.
Quantum Supremacy Achievement: D-Wave is the first company to demonstrate quantum supremacy on a real-world problem, significantly outperforming classical computing.
Processor Performance Improvements: The Advantage 2 processor shows significant performance gains, including doubled qubit coherence time and increased qubit connectivity.
First Advantage System Sale: D-Wave sold its first Advantage system to the Jülich supercomputing center, marking a profitable sale and strong commercial momentum.
Customer Base Expansion: The company is expanding its customer base, with 135 customers in fiscal 2024, including 28 Forbes Global 2000 customers.
Gross Profit Increase: GAAP gross profit for fiscal 2024 increased by 20% to $5.6 million, driven by higher margin QCaaS revenue.
Quantum Technology Adoption: D-Wave's Leap Quantum LaunchPad program aims to accelerate adoption of quantum technology among organizations.
Leadership Team Expansion: The company continues to build its leadership team, adding Sharon Holt to the board of directors.
Negative
Increased Net Loss: Net loss for fiscal 2024 was $143.9 million, an increase from $82.7 million in fiscal 2023, primarily due to a $68.3 million non-cash charge related to warrant liability re-measurement.
Revenue Stagnation Analysis: Revenue for fiscal 2024 was $8.8 million, flat compared to fiscal 2023, indicating stagnation in revenue growth despite increased bookings.
Revenue Decline Analysis: Fourth quarter revenue decreased by approximately $600,000 or 21% from the previous year, highlighting a decline in sales performance.
Gross Profit Decline: GAAP gross profit for the fourth quarter was $1.5 million, a decrease of 25% from the previous year, indicating challenges in maintaining profitability.
Gross Profit Decline: Non-GAAP gross profit for the fourth quarter also decreased by 28%, reflecting ongoing operational difficulties.
Increased EBITDA Loss: Adjusted EBITDA loss for the fourth quarter increased by 41% to $15.3 million, driven by lower revenue and higher operating expenses, suggesting inefficiencies in cost management.
Net Loss Increase Concerns: The company reported a significant increase in net loss for the fourth quarter to $86.1 million, compared to $16 million in the same quarter last year, raising concerns about financial sustainability.
D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE:QBTS) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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