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Movers explained · October 28, 2026

Why Is D-WAVE QUANTUM INC (QBTS) Stock Moving Today?

By the Top Tier Newswire AI Desk · September 18, 2026 at 10:09 AM ET · reviewed against 14 wire stories

D-WAVE QUANTUM INC (QBTS) is drawing unusual attention today. Our newswire has captured 14 stories on QBTS across 8 sources in the last 36 hours, with AI sentiment reading mixed (avg 51/100).

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QBTS stock fell 5.62% to $16.70 in afternoon trading on Tuesday. The decline came amid a broader sell-off in the quantum computing sector and a string of recent underwhelming fundamentals. The stock opened with a modest gap up but quickly reversed course, reaching a session low of $16.66 before closing near that level.

What Happened

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS) is navigating a challenging environment as it continues to report declining revenue and unprofitable operations. The company filed a Form 8-K with the SEC on September 17, disclosing a Regulation FD update, though the content of the filing has not been publicly detailed. Meanwhile, recent coverage highlighted the company’s upcoming Qubits Asia 2026 event, which is expected to showcase its growing presence in the Asia-Pacific region. However, the stock’s performance appears to reflect ongoing skepticism from investors, particularly after a recent earnings call and amid broader macroeconomic uncertainty. The stock has also been pressured by a series of insider sales, including a recent $72,000 in sell transactions by two insiders within the last 90 days.

What The Data Shows

QBTS opened at $17.92, a 1.3% gap up from the previous close, but quickly moved lower, hitting a session high of $18.10 within the first 15 minutes. The stock traded down for the rest of the session, closing near its low. Volume was light at 3.2 million shares, representing just 0.1 times the 3-month daily average. Over the past eight sessions, the stock has declined 4.8% from $18.29 to $17.42. The stock printed 20 fresh 52-week lows on September 18, indicating continued investor pessimism. With a market cap of $6.1 billion, a trailing 12-month revenue decline of 44.2%, and a beta of 2.14, the stock remains highly volatile and sensitive to broader market shifts.

What To Watch

Investors will need to monitor the company’s upcoming Qubits Asia 2026 event and any further developments from the recent SEC filing. Additionally, coverage breadth and institutional activity will be key indicators of sentiment shifts in the near term.

AI-assisted analysis composed exclusively from headlines and data on the Top Tier newswire. Public view is delayed 4 hours from real time. Not financial advice.

QBTS by the numbers

7 sessions: +0.04%Coverage: 14 stories / 8 sourcesAI sentiment: 51/100 (mixed)Mkt cap: $6.1B52w: $12.75 to $46.75
QBTS · Sep 18 session (5-min) · -3.39% vs prior close · updated 8:52 PM ET
$16.47$17.33$18.18prev close $17.69$17.097:00 AM10:13 AM1:27 PM4:41 PM7:55 PM7:00 AM · $17.957:05 AM · $17.857:10 AM · $17.887:15 AM · $17.807:20 AM · $17.807:25 AM · $17.797:30 AM · $17.767:35 AM · $17.777:40 AM · $17.797:45 AM · $17.777:50 AM · $17.777:55 AM · $17.788:00 AM · $17.678:05 AM · $17.658:10 AM · $17.678:15 AM · $17.628:20 AM · $17.678:25 AM · $17.738:30 AM · $17.758:35 AM · $17.778:40 AM · $17.818:45 AM · $17.798:50 AM · $17.848:55 AM · $17.759:00 AM · $17.739:05 AM · $17.779:10 AM · $17.849:15 AM · $17.869:20 AM · $17.879:25 AM · $18.099:30 AM · $17.429:35 AM · $17.279:40 AM · $17.269:45 AM · $17.159:50 AM · $17.059:55 AM · $16.8910:00 AM · $16.7710:05 AM · $16.7410:10 AM · $16.6610:15 AM · $16.6110:20 AM · $16.6510:25 AM · $16.6110:30 AM · $16.6810:35 AM · $16.7110:40 AM · $16.6610:45 AM · $16.6610:50 AM · $16.6710:55 AM · $16.6311:00 AM · $16.6111:05 AM · $16.6111:10 AM · $16.5711:15 AM · $16.5911:20 AM · $16.6511:25 AM · $16.6111:30 AM · $16.5911:35 AM · $16.6111:40 AM · $16.7011:45 AM · $16.7111:50 AM · $16.7411:55 AM · $16.7712:00 PM · $16.7112:05 PM · $16.6612:10 PM · $16.6212:15 PM · $16.6412:20 PM · $16.5712:25 PM · $16.5912:30 PM · $16.6312:35 PM · $16.5912:40 PM · $16.6312:45 PM · $16.7112:50 PM · $16.7312:55 PM · $16.721:00 PM · $16.701:05 PM · $16.661:10 PM · $16.661:15 PM · $16.681:20 PM · $16.681:25 PM · $16.681:30 PM · $16.661:35 PM · $16.681:40 PM · $16.701:45 PM · $16.741:50 PM · $16.771:55 PM · $16.772:00 PM · $16.792:05 PM · $16.792:10 PM · $16.752:15 PM · $16.782:20 PM · $16.752:25 PM · $16.772:30 PM · $16.762:35 PM · $16.732:40 PM · $16.742:45 PM · $16.792:50 PM · $16.772:55 PM · $16.763:00 PM · $16.773:05 PM · $16.783:10 PM · $16.773:15 PM · $16.833:20 PM · $16.933:25 PM · $16.883:30 PM · $16.893:35 PM · $16.923:40 PM · $16.933:45 PM · $16.943:50 PM · $17.013:55 PM · $17.134:00 PM · $17.134:05 PM · $17.114:10 PM · $17.114:15 PM · $17.114:20 PM · $17.124:25 PM · $17.124:30 PM · $17.074:35 PM · $17.084:40 PM · $17.104:45 PM · $17.064:50 PM · $17.094:55 PM · $17.065:00 PM · $17.065:05 PM · $17.055:10 PM · $17.045:15 PM · $17.055:20 PM · $17.075:25 PM · $17.095:30 PM · $17.095:35 PM · $17.005:40 PM · $17.085:45 PM · $17.085:50 PM · $17.055:55 PM · $17.066:00 PM · $17.076:05 PM · $17.086:10 PM · $17.086:15 PM · $17.086:20 PM · $17.106:25 PM · $17.096:30 PM · $17.096:35 PM · $17.096:40 PM · $17.086:45 PM · $17.106:55 PM · $17.097:00 PM · $17.107:05 PM · $17.087:10 PM · $17.107:15 PM · $17.087:20 PM · $17.077:25 PM · $17.077:30 PM · $17.077:35 PM · $17.077:40 PM · $17.077:45 PM · $17.017:50 PM · $17.067:55 PM · $17.09
AI sentiment, last 36h · averaged over 14 stories · 51/100 neutral
AI sentiment 51/100 (neutral)0 · bearish50bullish · 100

The headlines behind the move

Story flow · 10 stories on the wire, last 36h · hover or tap a dot for the headline
36h ago24h ago12h agonowThe Fly · sentiment 68 · Quantum Stocks Ionq Rgti Qbts Jump After Intels 2 3b Classiq DealThe Fly · 68Quantum Stocks Ionq Rgti Qbts Jump After Intels 2 3b Classiq DealStockTitan · sentiment 58 · D-Wave Customer Shionogi Wins First Place in NEDO Quantum Computing Challenge’s Quality of Life CategoryStockTitan · 58D-Wave Customer Shionogi Wins First Place in NEDO Quantum Computing Challenge’s Quality o…StockTitan · sentiment 63 · LG CNS and D-Wave Announce Strategic Relationship to Advance Quantum Optimization Adoption in South KoreaStockTitan · 63LG CNS and D-Wave Announce Strategic Relationship to Advance Quantum Optimization Adoptio…SEC 8-K · sentiment 50 · D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS) files 8-KSEC 8-K · 50D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS) files 8-KThe Fly · sentiment 63 · D-Wave Quantum, LG CNS partner to advance quantum optimization adoptionThe Fly · 63D-Wave Quantum, LG CNS partner to advance quantum optimization adoptionBusiness Insider · sentiment 34 · Kaplan Fox Alerts D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS) Investors Who Suffered Losses to a Securities Class Action - Deadline is December 14, 2026Business Insider · 34Kaplan Fox Alerts D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS) Investors Who Suffered Losses to a Securitie…Seeking Alpha · sentiment 63 · D-Wave partners with LG CNS to advance quantum use cases in AsiaSeeking Alpha · 63D-Wave partners with LG CNS to advance quantum use cases in AsiaThe Fly · sentiment 64 · D Wave Qbts Strikes Lg Cns Deal To Expand Quantum Computing In AsiaThe Fly · 64D Wave Qbts Strikes Lg Cns Deal To Expand Quantum Computing In AsiaYahoo Finance · sentiment 38 · Why Did D-Wave Quantum Stock Fall?Yahoo Finance · 38Why Did D-Wave Quantum Stock Fall?GlobeNewswire · sentiment 34 · D-WAVE QUANTUM INC. INVESTORS WITH LOSSES HAVE UNTIL DECEMBER 15, 2026 TO JOIN SECURITIES CLASS ACTION – Bernstein Liebhard LLP Announces DeadlineGlobeNewswire · 34D-WAVE QUANTUM INC. INVESTORS WITH LOSSES HAVE UNTIL DECEMBER 15, 2026 TO JOIN SECURITIES…
5h agoGlobeNewswireBEARISH 34General

D-WAVE QUANTUM INC. INVESTORS WITH LOSSES HAVE UNTIL DECEMBER 15, 2026 TO JOIN SECURITIES CLASS ACTION – Bernstein Liebhard LLP Announces Deadline

D-Wave Quantum Shareholders Between February 26, 2026 and August 25, 2026 - Contact Bernstein Liebhard For More Information Regarding Lawsuit...

6h agoYahoo FinanceBEARISH 38General

Why Did D-Wave Quantum Stock Fall?

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6h agoThe FlyBULLISH 64M&A

D Wave Qbts Strikes Lg Cns Deal To Expand Quantum Computing In Asia

7h agoSeeking AlphaBULLISH 63Product/PR

D-Wave partners with LG CNS to advance quantum use cases in Asia

D-Wave partners with LG CNS to speed quantum computing adoption in Asia, targeting real-world optimization use cases.

8h agoBusiness InsiderBEARISH 34General

Kaplan Fox Alerts D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS) Investors Who Suffered Losses to a Securities Class Action - Deadline is December 14, 2026

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - October 28, 2026) - Kaplan Fox Kilsheimer LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against D-Wave Quantum Inc. ("D-Wave" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:

8h agoThe FlyBULLISH 63Product/PR

D-Wave Quantum, LG CNS partner to advance quantum optimization adoption

9h agoSEC 8-KNEUTRAL 50General

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS) files 8-K

Filed: 2026-10-28 AccNo: 0001907982-26-000169 Size: 182 KB Item 7.01: Regulation FD Disclosure Item 9.01: Financial Statements and Exhibits

9h agoStockTitanBULLISH 58Product/PR

D-Wave Customer Shionogi Wins First Place in NEDO Quantum Computing Challenge’s Quality of Life Category

9h agoStockTitanBULLISH 63Product/PR

LG CNS and D-Wave Announce Strategic Relationship to Advance Quantum Optimization Adoption in South Korea

10h agoThe FlyBULLISH 68M&A

Quantum Stocks Ionq Rgti Qbts Jump After Intels 2 3b Classiq Deal

Frequently asked questions

Why is QBTS stock moving today?

D-WAVE QUANTUM INC (QBTS) is drawing unusual attention today. Our newswire has captured 14 stories on QBTS across 8 sources in the last 36 hours, with AI sentiment reading mixed (avg 51/100). The most recent driver: "D-WAVE QUANTUM INC. INVESTORS WITH LOSSES HAVE UNTIL DECEMBER 15, 2026 TO JOIN SECURITIES CLASS ACTION – Bernstein Liebhard LLP Announces Deadline" (GlobeNewswire).

Is QBTS a buy right now?

Top Tier Newswire does not give financial advice. Our AI sentiment across the last 36 hours of QBTS coverage reads 51/100 over 14 stories; treat it as a research signal and do your own diligence.

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