Quantum Computing (NASDAQ:QUBT) Stock Price Down 4.7% - Here's Why

Quantum Computing Inc. (NASDAQ:QUBT)'s stock price saw a decrease of 4.7% during trading on Friday. At one point, the stock fell to $6.15, with the final trading price at $6.43. During this session, around 4,678,674 shares were exchanged, marking a 17% drop from the average daily trading volume of 5,625,541 shares. Previously, the stock had closed at $6.75.

Analysts Adjust Price Forecasts

In recent news, Ascendiant Capital Markets has raised its target price for Quantum Computing stock from $8.25 to $8.50, maintaining a "buy" recommendation in a research report released on November 13th.

Stock Performance Insights

The fifty-day simple moving average for the stock stands at $1.85, while the two-hundred-day simple moving average is $1.07. Quantum Computing has a market capitalization of approximately $724.74 million, a PE ratio of -23.28, and a beta of 1.64. The company last disclosed its earnings results on October 2nd, where it reported an EPS of ($0.06), exceeding analysts’ expectations of ($0.08) by $0.02, with a revenue of $0.18 million for the quarter.

Institutional Investment Activity

Recent trading activity indicates that significant institutional investors have been adjusting their positions in Quantum Computing. For instance, Virtu Financial LLC increased its holding in the company by 377.7% during the third quarter, acquiring an additional 47,880 shares, bringing its total to 60,557 shares valued at $40,000. Additionally, TRUE Private Wealth Advisors raised its stake by 318.1% in the second quarter, now owning 65,718 shares valued at $33,000 after increasing their position by 50,000 shares. Other proprietary trading firms have also entered new positions or increased existing stakes in Quantum Computing, reflecting institutional interest. Overall, institutional investors hold about 4.26% of the company’s stock.

About Quantum Computing Inc.

Quantum Computing Inc. is an integrated photonics company dedicated to making quantum technology accessible and affordable. Its offerings include portable, low power, room temperature qubit and qudit entropy quantum computers (EQC); reservoir computing; remote sensing; and single photon imaging. The company also provides the Quantum random number generator (uQRNG), a device producing genuine random numbers derived from quantum processes, and quantum authentication solutions to enhance security in telecommunications.

Final Thoughts

As Quantum Computing faces fluctuations in its stock price and trading volume, investors should assess the implications of recent analyst ratings and institutional activity when considering their investment strategies. In light of the recent price drop, it is essential to evaluate both market sentiment and the company’s fundamentals before deciding whether to buy or sell shares.

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