Quantum Computing (QUBT) Stock: Why It's Up Today
Updated Oct 20, 2026, 1:16 PM ET · intraday price
- Trading at $6.57 as of 1:16 PM ET, +2.26% vs the prior close of $6.42.
- Volume 3.96M shares, 0.5x its 50-day average (light).
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
QUBT rises 2.3% to $6.57. Trading at $6.57 (intraday, 1:16 PM ET), +2.26% vs the prior close of $6.42. Day range $6.32–$6.77, opened at $6.32.
QUBT daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note for every US trading day (today's note updates every 2 hours while the market is open). Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 20, 2026 — QUBT rises 2.3% to $6.57
- Trading at $6.57 (intraday, 1:16 PM ET), +2.26% vs the prior close of $6.42. Day range $6.32–$6.77, opened at $6.32.
- Volume was 3.96M shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 7.38M — lighter than usual.
- Price is -19.1% vs its 50-day average ($8.11) and -26.7% vs its 200-day average ($8.95).
- 52-week range $6.08–$18.88; the current price sits at 4% of that range, 65.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 19, 2026 — QUBT rises 0.9% to $6.42
- Closed at $6.42, +0.94% vs the prior close of $6.36. Day range $6.29–$6.61, opened at $6.58.
- Volume was 7.42M shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 7.42M.
- Price is -21.3% vs its 50-day average ($8.16) and -28.5% vs its 200-day average ($8.97).
- 52-week range $6.08–$19.11; today's close sits at 3% of that range, 66.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 16, 2026 — QUBT slides 7.0% to $6.36
- Closed at $6.36, -7.02% vs the prior close of $6.84. Day range $6.35–$6.82, opened at $6.74.
- Volume was 8.78M shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 7.36M.
- Price is -22.6% vs its 50-day average ($8.21) and -29.3% vs its 200-day average ($8.99).
- 52-week range $6.08–$21.44; today's close sits at 2% of that range, 70.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 15, 2026 — QUBT jumps 8.4% to $6.84
- Closed at $6.84, +8.40% vs the prior close of $6.31. Day range $6.08–$6.86, opened at $6.09.
- Volume was 11.43M shares, 1.6x its 50-day average of 7.25M.
- Price is -17.2% vs its 50-day average ($8.26) and -24.1% vs its 200-day average ($9.01).
- 52-week range $6.08–$23.79; today's close sits at 4% of that range, 71.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — QUBT slides 8.2% to $6.31, a 6-month low, 14 down days in a row
- Closed at $6.31, -8.15% vs the prior close of $6.87. Day range $6.30–$6.73, opened at $6.66.
- Volume was 8.38M shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 7.35M.
- Price is -24.0% vs its 50-day average ($8.30) and -30.1% vs its 200-day average ($9.03).
- 52-week range $6.18–$23.79; today's close sits at 1% of that range, 73.5% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 14 straight losses.
Oct 13, 2026 — QUBT dips 0.9% to $6.87, a 6-month low, 13 down days in a row
- Closed at $6.87, -0.87% vs the prior close of $6.93. Day range $6.64–$6.93, opened at $6.77.
- Volume was 6.65M shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 7.41M.
- Price is -17.8% vs its 50-day average ($8.36) and -24.1% vs its 200-day average ($9.05).
- 52-week range $6.18–$23.79; today's close sits at 4% of that range, 71.1% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 13 straight losses.
Oct 12, 2026 — QUBT slides 6.9% to $6.93, a 6-month low, 12 down days in a row
- Closed at $6.93, -6.85% vs the prior close of $7.44. Day range $6.92–$7.38, opened at $7.38.
- Volume was 7.67M shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 7.47M.
- Price is -17.5% vs its 50-day average ($8.40) and -23.6% vs its 200-day average ($9.08).
- 52-week range $6.18–$23.79; today's close sits at 4% of that range, 70.9% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 12 straight losses.
Oct 9, 2026 — QUBT ends flat (-0.1%) to $7.44, a 1-month low, 11 down days in a row
- Closed at $7.44, -0.13% vs the prior close of $7.45. Day range $7.34–$7.57, opened at $7.57.
- Volume was 5.03M shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 7.54M.
- Price is -11.7% vs its 50-day average ($8.42) and -18.2% vs its 200-day average ($9.10).
- 52-week range $6.18–$23.79; today's close sits at 7% of that range, 68.7% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 11 straight losses.
Oct 8, 2026 — QUBT dips 2.2% to $7.45, a 1-month low, 10 down days in a row
- Closed at $7.45, -2.23% vs the prior close of $7.62. Day range $7.33–$7.61, opened at $7.53.
- Volume was 8.04M shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 7.55M.
- Price is -11.7% vs its 50-day average ($8.43) and -18.4% vs its 200-day average ($9.12).
- 52-week range $6.18–$23.79; today's close sits at 7% of that range, 68.7% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 10 straight losses.
Oct 7, 2026 — QUBT slides 3.1% to $7.62, a 1-month low, 9 down days in a row
- Closed at $7.62, -3.05% vs the prior close of $7.86. Day range $7.51–$7.74, opened at $7.67.
- Volume was 7.31M shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 7.57M.
- Price is -9.6% vs its 50-day average ($8.43) and -16.6% vs its 200-day average ($9.14).
- 52-week range $6.18–$23.88; today's close sits at 8% of that range, 68.1% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 9 straight losses.
Oct 6, 2026 — QUBT dips 1.0% to $7.86, 8 down days in a row
- Closed at $7.86, -1.01% vs the prior close of $7.94. Day range $7.85–$8.36, opened at $8.04.
- Volume was 7.76M shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 7.63M.
- Price is -6.8% vs its 50-day average ($8.43) and -14.2% vs its 200-day average ($9.16).
- 52-week range $6.18–$23.88; today's close sits at 9% of that range, 67.1% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 8 straight losses.
Oct 5, 2026 — QUBT dips 2.9% to $7.94, 7 down days in a row
- Closed at $7.94, -2.93% vs the prior close of $8.18. Day range $7.83–$8.23, opened at $8.20.
- Volume was 8.30M shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 7.61M.
- Price is -5.9% vs its 50-day average ($8.44) and -13.4% vs its 200-day average ($9.17).
- 52-week range $6.18–$25.84; today's close sits at 9% of that range, 69.3% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 7 straight losses.
Oct 2, 2026 — QUBT dips 2.5% to $8.18, 6 down days in a row
- Closed at $8.18, -2.50% vs the prior close of $8.39. Day range $8.11–$8.76, opened at $8.73.
- Volume was 7.22M shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 7.59M.
- Price is -2.9% vs its 50-day average ($8.43) and -10.9% vs its 200-day average ($9.18).
- 52-week range $6.18–$25.84; today's close sits at 10% of that range, 68.3% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 6 straight losses.
- SEC filings that day: 8-K.
QUBT bull case vs bear case (from the data)
- Annual revenue grew 82.8% in the latest fiscal year (SEC XBRL).
- Price is -19.1% vs its 50-day average — short-term trend is down.
- Price is -26.7% vs its 200-day average — below the long-term trend line.
- Latest fiscal-year net income: loss of $18.67M.
- Insider selling outweighs buying: 12 sales vs 0 open-market buys among the 12 most recent reported insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months).
- Share count up 41.6% in a year (dilution).
QUBT latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about QUBT in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 2, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
Sep 8, 2026 · Form 8-K/A — Current report (amended)
Amended current report
- Exhibits / financial statements only (Item 9.01).
Aug 24, 2026 · Form 4/A — Insider trade (amended)
Amended insider trade report (Form 4/A)
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 21, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 10, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Aug 10, 2026 · Form 10-Q — Quarterly report
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $5.55M (prior year $61.00K) (+9000.0% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Net income: -$11.75M (prior year -$36.48M) (loss narrowed vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: -$0.05 (prior year -$0.26) (loss narrowed vs Jun 30, 2025)
Jul 29, 2026 · Form 3 — New insider holdings
Initial insider ownership statement (Form 3) — a new director, officer or 10% owner disclosed their holdings
Jul 22, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
- Item 8.01 — Reported other events the company considers important.
Jul 9, 2026 · Form S-8 — Employee share plan registration
Registration of shares for employee stock plans (S-8)
Jun 30, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 3.03 — Change to shareholder rights.
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
- Item 5.03 — Amended its charter or bylaws / changed fiscal year.
- Item 5.07 — Reported shareholder vote results.
Jun 23, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 1.01 — Signed a material agreement.
- Item 2.01 — Completed an acquisition or sale of assets.
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
Things to know before you trade QUBT
- Last results release: Aug 10, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: May 11, 2026, Mar 2, 2026, Nov 14, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Nov 9, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 2.79% (largest 8.4%).
- Liquidity: about 7.61M shares (≈$49.93M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $6.57 vs a range of $6.08–$18.88 (4% of the range).
- Dividends: no cash dividends in the last 2 years.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 12 sales; latest: Christopher Bruce Roberts sold 9,360 shares on Mar 11, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Oct 2, 2026; 8-K Aug 10, 2026; 10-Q Aug 10, 2026.
- Share count: 226.35M shares outstanding (Aug 7, 2026), +41.6% vs a year earlier — notable dilution.
- Listing: Nasdaq · industry: Services-Prepackaged Software.
QUBT market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2026 | 6.32 | 6.77 | 6.32 | 6.57 | 3.96M |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6.57 | 6.61 | 6.29 | 6.42 | 7.43M |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 6.74 | 6.82 | 6.35 | 6.36 | 8.83M |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6.09 | 6.86 | 6.08 | 6.84 | 11.46M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6.66 | 6.73 | 6.30 | 6.31 | 8.38M |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 6.77 | 6.93 | 6.64 | 6.87 | 6.65M |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 7.38 | 7.38 | 6.92 | 6.93 | 7.67M |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 7.57 | 7.57 | 7.34 | 7.44 | 5.03M |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 7.53 | 7.61 | 7.33 | 7.45 | 8.04M |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 7.67 | 7.74 | 7.51 | 7.62 | 7.31M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 8.04 | 8.36 | 7.85 | 7.86 | 7.76M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 8.20 | 8.23 | 7.83 | 7.94 | 8.30M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 8.73 | 8.76 | 8.11 | 8.18 | 7.22M |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 8.52 | 8.57 | 8.32 | 8.39 | 4.43M |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 8.54 | 8.83 | 8.44 | 8.45 | 5.59M |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 8.77 | 8.77 | 8.45 | 8.46 | 4.55M |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 8.82 | 9.01 | 8.52 | 8.57 | 6.67M |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 9.06 | 9.28 | 8.93 | 8.96 | 8.08M |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 8.86 | 9.29 | 8.86 | 9.16 | 9.81M |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 9.67 | 9.76 | 9.05 | 9.12 | 14.94M |
About Quantum Computing
Quantum Computing (QUBT) is listed on the Nasdaq and classified by the SEC under “Services-Prepackaged Software”. Its business address is in HOBOKEN, NJ. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 1758009.
QUBT board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Robert B Fagenson | Director | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Yuping Huang | CEO and President | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Eric Mark Schwartz | Director | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Javad Shabani | Director | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Michael C Turmelle | Director | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Carl Scott Weimer | Director | Apr 14, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Milan Begliarbekov | Chief Operating Officer | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Pouya Dianat | Chief Revenue Officer | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Yuping Huang | CEO and President | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Susan G. Hunt | Chief Revenue Officer | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Christopher Bruce Roberts | CFO and General Counsel | Mar 11, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026 | Christopher Bruce Roberts | Sale | 9,360 | $7.85 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Christopher Bruce Roberts | Sale | 9,360 | $7.85 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Christopher Bruce Roberts | Sale | 9,360 | $7.85 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Christopher Bruce Roberts | Sale | 9,360 | $7.85 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Christopher Bruce Roberts | Sale | 68,902 | $7.85 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Christopher Bruce Roberts | Sale | 68,902 | $7.85 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Christopher Bruce Roberts | Sale | 68,902 | $7.85 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Christopher Bruce Roberts | Sale | 68,902 | $7.85 |
| Jan 7, 2026 | Milan Begliarbekov | Sale | 2,860 | $11.85 |
| Jan 7, 2026 | Milan Begliarbekov | Sale | 2,860 | $11.85 |
| Jan 7, 2026 | Milan Begliarbekov | Sale | 2,860 | $11.85 |
| Jan 7, 2026 | Milan Begliarbekov | Sale | 2,860 | $11.85 |
QUBT financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $682.00K | $-18.67M | -0.11 | $-30.29M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $373.00K | $-68.54M | -0.73 | $-16.21M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $358.00K | $-27.02M | -0.42 | $-18.32M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $135.65K | $-38.59M | -0.52 | $-17.24M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | — | $-27.90M | -0.96 | $-6.82M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $1.64B, total liabilities $47.16M, cash $189.15M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
QUBT earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $8.93 |
| May 11, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $10.18 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $8.59 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $10.60 |
| Jun 11, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Mar 30, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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