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D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS) Dips More Than Broader Markets: What You Should Know

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D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS - Free Report) closed at $0.96 in the latest trading session, marking a -0.55% move from the prior day. This change lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.27%. At the same time, the Dow lost 0.47%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 0.14%.

Prior to today's trading, shares of the company had lost 16.36% over the past month. This has lagged the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 2.58% and the S&P 500's loss of 2.86% in that time.

Investors will be hoping for strength from D-Wave Quantum Inc. as it approaches its next earnings release. In that report, analysts expect D-Wave Quantum Inc. to post earnings of -$0.11 per share. This would mark no growth from the prior-year quarter. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $2.84 million, up 66.76% from the year-ago period.

QBTS's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of -$0.56 per share and revenue of $10.96 million. These results would represent year-over-year changes of -30.23% and +52.73%, respectively.

Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for D-Wave Quantum Inc.These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the company's business outlook.

Research indicates that these estimate revisions are directly correlated with near-term share price momentum. To benefit from this, we have developed the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model which takes these estimate changes into account and provides an actionable rating system.

Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate remained stagnant. D-Wave Quantum Inc. is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).

The Internet - Software industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 78, which puts it in the top 31% of all 250+ industries.

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