QUBT's 14.2% surge to $13.03, driven by the US government's backing of quantum computing, has pushed its 1-month return to +26.1% and 3-month return to +44.8%, outpacing the sector and sparking interest in this $3B market cap stock with a -60.2 Fwd P/E. With a composite score of 40/100 and a beta of 3.70, QUBT's volatility and short interest of 29.9% suggest a high-risk bet, but the $18 target and bullish news sentiment imply potential upside. The key question is whether the recent pop is sustainable, or if the expected move will be capped by concerns around the company's negative earnings multiple and speculative nature.
Composite
40
/ 100
1M
+26.1%
3M
+44.8%
6M
-1.3%
1Y
+8.3%
Trend
FLAT
Sharpe
-0.03
Fundamentals
Sector
Technology
Industry
Computer Hardware
Market Cap
$3B
Fwd P/E
-60.2
Beta
3.70
Short Interest
29.9%
Analyst Target
$18
Rev Growth
9364%
ROE
-4%
D/E
0%
From 52w High
-49.5%
From 52w Low
+111.1%
Consensus
Buy
Research Digest
Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT) surged 19.35% to $11.41 after receiving US government backing for supercomputer development. The stock has a short interest of 32.73% of float as of April 30, 2026. With an analyst target price of $16, the market is mispricing the potential for commercialization, but high short interest and speculative nature pose significant risks.