Why D-Wave Quantum Stock Gained This Week - The Motley Fool
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By Keith Noonan – Mar 1, 2026 at 5:28PM ESTKey PointsD-Wave's Q4 results missed Wall Street's targets, but investors were comforted by forward guidance. A stronger-than-expected quarterly report from another quantum player helped bolster bullish sentiment for the industry. D-Wave Quantum (QBTS 6.75%) stock managed to close out last week's trading solidly in the green despite a significant pullback in Friday's session. The company's share price ended the stretch up 4%. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 fell 0.4% in the week, and the Nasdaq Composite fell 1%. D-Wave Quantum stock saw gains in the lead-up to its fourth-quarter report. The stock also initially saw gains following its Q4 report, but sell-offs gained steam after the release. Image source: Getty Images. D-Wave's Q4 results missed the mark, but investors looked to the future D-Wave published its Q4 report before the market opened on Feb. 26 and reported sales and earnings for the period that fell short of Wall Street's targets. The business reported a non-GAAP (adjusted) loss of $0.09 per share on revenue of $2.8 million, missing Wall Street's target for a per-share loss of $0.06 on sales of roughly $3.7 million. ExpandNYSE: QBTSD-Wave QuantumToday's Change(-6.75%) $-1.36Current Price$18.78Key Data PointsMarket Cap$7.0BDay's Range$17.65 - $19.5052wk Range$4.45 - $46.75Volume27MAvg Vol33MGross Margin82.59% While the Q4 results came in softer than expected, D-Wave's guidance for stronger growth in the second half of this year helped support bullish sentiment for the stock. D-Wave's valuation may have also gotten some support from IonQ's quarterly results, which came in far better than anticipated and helped promote buying for quantum stocks. What's next for D-Wave? D-Wave grew revenue at a roughly 19% annual rate in the fourth quarter. While it's reasonable to expect that the company's sales growth will be somewhat uneven given the rapidly evolving nature of the quantum-computing industry, investors could adopt more cautious positioning until it's clear that the business's revenue is poised for a rapid and dependable ramp. With geopolitical volatility seemingly poised to play a significant role in shaping market moves over the next month, D-Wave and other quantum stocks could be poised for significant pricing swings. Read NextFeb 27, 2026 •By Rich SmithWhy D-Wave Quantum Computing Stock Crashed TodayFeb 26, 2026 •By Howard SmithWhy D-Wave Quantum Stock Popped Thursday MorningFeb 25, 2026 •By Adam SpataccoSoftware Bear Market: Should You Buy the Dip in D-Wave Quantum Stock Right Now?Feb 23, 2026 •By Manali Pradhan, CFADown 60%, Should You Buy the Dip on D-Wave Quantum?Feb 22, 2026 •By Rick OrfordD-Wave Quantum Lands A Deal That Could Change Its FutureFeb 19, 2026 •By Will HealyTrybe Capital Loads Up D-Wave Quantum With 1.9 Million Shares BoughtAbout the AuthorKeith Noonan is a contributing writer at The Motley Fool covering technology, consumer goods, and other sectors. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Boston College.TMFNoonsStocks MentionedD-Wave QuantumNYSE: QBTS$18.78(-6.75%)-$1.36IonQNYSE: IONQ$38.37(-6.14%)-$2.51*Average returns of all recommendations since inception. Cost basis and return based on previous market day close.