Here's How QBTS Exited Third Quarter With Key Growth Catalysts

D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) secured up to $100 million in CHIPS Act funding and reported strong Q3 bookings of $35.5 million, up 1,120% YoY. The company also expanded partnerships with AT&T and published quantum error correction research. Peer IonQ completed the SkyWater acquisition and raised 2026 revenue guidance to $450-460 million, while Rigetti secured $100 million in CHIPS R&D funding. However, QBTS trades at a steep 81.42X forward P/S ratio versus industry average of 4.40X and carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) rating.