Quantum Computing: The Investment Case, Plus Why You Should Wait

Summary:

• Quantum Computing Inc. has seen a significant stock surge, driven by a NASA contract and potential in quantum computing technology.
• QCi’s first-mover advantage and unique lithium niobate fabs position it well in a market with exponential demand for quantum computing.
• Despite $17M in YTD losses and share dilution, QCi’s potential in a multi-billion-dollar industry justifies its $2 billion valuation.
• I rate QUBT as a Hold due to share dilution concerns, awaiting more stabilization before considering a Buy.

Quantum Computing (NASDAQ:QUBT) (“QCi”) is a stock that blew up over the past week, seemingly out of nowhere.

Up almost 6x recently, clearly the market heard something that it likes. In this case, it was winning a contract with NASA

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