Markets are off to a bearish start this week as the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average are dipping lower. Shares of Quantum Computing (QUBT 0.31%) are rocketing higher, however, as investors celebrate the quantum computing company's reporting of its third-quarter 2025 financial results on Friday after the bell.
As of 11:28 a.m. ET, shares of Quantum Computing are up 10.6%.
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Achievement of a notable milestone is driving investors' excitement
Securing a purchase order from a major U.S. bank during the third quarter 2025 -- the first U.S. commercial sale of its quantum cybersecurity solutions -- Quantum Computing validated the commercial viability of its technology, characterizing the order in its press release as "a key milestone in validating its quantum security platform for real-world use cases."
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Key Data Points
With respect to Quantum Computing's financials, investors found more reason to cheer. Beating analysts' expectations that it would report sales of $116,670, the company reported Q3 2025 revenue of $384,000. At the bottom of the income statement, Quantum Computing reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.01, a stark turnaround from the $0.06 loss per share that it posted during the same period last year.
Is it too late to click the buy button on Quantum Computing stock after its recent rise?
It's essential to acknowledge that while shares of Quantum Computing are surging today, not everyone is optimistic about the stock's prospects. This morning, for example, Lake Street slashed its price target on Quantum Computing stock to $16 from $24 following the company's report of its financial results.
As quantum computing is still a nascent industry, there's sure to be volatility in the stock prices of companies in the field. Investors interested in exposure to the quantum computing industry and who are comfortable with the inevitable swings in Quantum Computing stock would be well-advised to consider purchasing shares. However, those with lower risk tolerances may feel more comfortable with a quantum computing ETF.
