QUBT Bets on Scale as Rising Costs Weigh on Profitability

Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT) reported strong revenue growth to $5.6M in Q2 2026 but remains unprofitable with a $1.2M gross loss. The company spent $180M on three acquisitions, expanding capabilities but introducing integration risks. Operating expenses surged 114% YoY. Peers D-Wave and Rigetti also face challenges with uneven revenues tied to large contracts and high expense intensity relative to their revenue bases.