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D-Wave Quantum Stock Falls Despite Record Bookings on Revenue Miss

economy-finance · 2026-05-12

D-Wave Quantum's stock declined after the company reported first-quarter revenue that fell short of analyst estimates, even as bookings surged to a record $33.4 million, up from $1.6 million a year earlier. The jump was driven by a $20 million sale to a university system. The revenue miss overshadowed the strong demand signal, leading to a negative market reaction.

Key facts

  • D-Wave Quantum reported Q1 revenue below analyst expectations.
  • Bookings reached $33.4 million, up from $1.6 million year-over-year.
  • A $20 million university system sale drove the bookings surge.
  • The stock price fell despite the record bookings.
  • Revenue miss was the primary cause of the stock decline.

Entities

Institutions

  • D-Wave Quantum

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