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Arqit Quantum Inc. (ARQQ)
NASDAQ:ARQQ
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Arqit Quantum (ARQQ) Price & Analysis

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ARQQ Stock Chart & Stats

$18.59
-$10.14(-28.40%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$18.59
-$10.14(-28.40%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Recurring SaaS RevenueA subscription/licensing business model creates recurring revenue and scalability potential as deployments grow. Over a 2–6 month horizon this supports predictable cash inflows per contract, enables higher lifetime customer value once churn is controlled, and lets the firm leverage incremental sales without proportionate fixed cost increases.
Commercial Traction & PartnersMultiple contracts across telecom, government and enterprise plus integrations with partners validate product-market fit and create durable channel distribution. Partner-led deployments (Sparkle/Equinix, COLT, 6WIND, RAD) can accelerate scale, reduce direct sales efficiency needs and embed Arqit into critical infrastructure, raising switching costs over time.
Near-term Liquidity RunwayA reported >14‑month cash runway and potential warrant proceeds give management time to execute commercial initiatives and convert pipeline without immediate financing. This reduces short‑term solvency risk, allows continued investment in go‑to‑market and product rollouts, and provides optionality for timing capital raises more strategically.
Bears Say
Negative Operating Cash FlowSustained negative operating and free cash flows signal the business is burning cash to fund growth and operations. Over months this erodes liquidity unless offset by higher revenue or external funding, constraining reinvestment, increasing financing dependence, and elevating execution risk if contract conversion lags expectations.
Widening Operating LossesSharp growth in operating losses—driven by rising administrative spend and share‑based comp—reduces the firm's runway and shareholder value. Persistent elevated opex makes the path to profitability longer, pressures margins as revenue scales, and risks management distraction on financing instead of efficient commercial execution.
Early-stage Revenue & Sales CyclesDespite large percentage growth, absolute sales are small relative to operating spend and depend on long procurement cycles in government/defense and partner conversions. This slows predictable ARR build, prolongs payback periods, and increases reliance on equity/warrant funding, which risks dilution if revenue inflection is delayed.

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ARQQ FAQ

What was Arqit Quantum Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Arqit Quantum Inc. lowest stock price was $11.52 and its highest was $62.00 in the past 12 months.
    What is Arqit Quantum Inc.’s market cap?
    Arqit Quantum Inc.’s market cap is $356.23M.
      When is Arqit Quantum Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Arqit Quantum Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Dec 16, 2026 which is in 158 days.
        How were Arqit Quantum Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
        Arqit Quantum Inc. released its earnings results on May 21, 2026. The company reported -$1.994 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -$0.78 by -$1.214.
          Is Arqit Quantum Inc. overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Arqit Quantum Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Arqit Quantum Inc. pay dividends?
            Arqit Quantum Inc. does not currently pay dividends.
            What is Arqit Quantum Inc.’s EPS estimate?
            Arqit Quantum Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
            How many shares outstanding does Arqit Quantum Inc. have?
            Arqit Quantum Inc. has 17,402,410 shares outstanding.
              What happened to Arqit Quantum Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
              Arqit Quantum Inc. reported an EPS of -$1.994 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -$0.78. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 25.668%.
                Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Arqit Quantum Inc.?
                Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in ARQQ
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                  Company Description

                  Arqit Quantum Inc.

                  Arqit Quantum Inc. is a London, UK-based company that provides cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions, leveraging both satellite and ground-based infrastructure to protect its clients. A core component of its service portfolio is QuantumCloud, an innovative platform that facilitates the download of a compact software agent onto any device. This agent's primary purpose is to cooperatively generate strong encryption keys by interacting with other connected devices.

                  Arqit Quantum (ARQQ) Earnings & Revenues

                  ARQQ Earnings Call

                  Q2 2026
                  0:00 / 0:00
                  Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
                  The call presents meaningful commercial momentum: rapid percentage revenue growth, multiple new contracts, product rollout wins (encryption intelligence), and expanding strategic partnerships and customer deployments (Sparkle, COLT, Equinix presence). Liquidity improved with cash on hand and in-the-money warrants, giving management confidence in runway. However, the company remains in an early revenue phase with modest absolute sales, large and growing operating losses driven by higher administrative costs and a substantial increase in share-based compensation. Adoption in key markets (government/defense/telco) involves long sales cycles, and near-term funding partly depends on warrant exercises. Overall the positives around product-market fit and partnerships are balanced by significant near-term financial burdens and execution/timing risks.View all ARQQ earnings summaries
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