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D-Wave Quantum Inc · Q4 2024 earnings
Q4 2024 earnings · · Before market open · Investor relations
Briefing
D-Wave reported a substantial increase in bookings but faced a revenue decline and widening losses in Q4 2024.
D-Wave's Q4 2024 revenue declined by 21% to $2.3 million, primarily due to lower professional services revenue. However, bookings surged 502% year-over-year to a record $18.3 million. Despite a 25% drop in gross profit, the company maintained a 63.8% gross margin. Net loss widened to $86.1 million due to a non-cash remeasurement charge related to warrant liabilities.
- Revenue decreased by 21% to $2.3 million.
- Bookings surged 502% to $18.3 million.
- Net loss increased to $86.1 million from $16.0 million last year.
- Gross profit declined by 25% to $1.5 million.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
D-Wave · Revenue · Quarterly
$2.31M
Forward guidance
D-Wave anticipates revenue exceeding $10 million in Q1 2025, largely driven by the sale of an Advantage annealing quantum computer.
Tailwinds
- Expected revenue surpassing $10 million in Q1 2025.
- Advantage annealing quantum computer sale to contribute significantly to revenue.
- Ongoing partnerships expanding market presence.
- Continued investment in quantum research and development.
- Strengthened cash position exceeding $300 million.
Headwinds
- Declining revenue trend in Q4 raises concerns.
- Increased operating expenses impacting profitability.
- Significant net loss due to non-cash remeasurement charges.
- Lower gross profit and margin compression.
- Higher investments required to maintain growth momentum.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2024
+7.2%
Avg return
Earnings day
+9.5%
Avg return
5 days after
+29.1%
Avg return
30 days after
48%
10 / 21 earnings
Positive
+67.2%
Q1 2023
Best reaction
-21.6%
Q4 2022
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -9.8% | -17.7% | — | |
| Q4 2025 | -0.6% | -7.2% | -29.3% | |
| Q3 2025 | -10.2% | -6.5% | -13.0% | |
| Q1 2025 | +51.6% | +55.7% | +170.2% | |
| Q4 2024 | +18.7% | +85.6% | +24.6% | |
| Q3 2024 | -7.9% | -16.3% | +180.9% | |
| Q2 2024 | +4.0% | +17.0% | +8.6% | |
| Q1 2024 | +7.7% | +0.0% | -10.8% | |
| Q4 2023 | -5.2% | -12.4% | -31.4% | |
| Q3 2023 | -16.0% | -4.4% | +22.4% | |
| Q2 2023 | -14.2% | -11.2% | -46.1% | |
| Q1 2022 | +67.2% | +80.3% | +208.2% | |
| Q1 2023 | +67.2% | +80.3% | +208.2% | |
| Q4 2020 | +21.0% | +12.0% | +12.0% | |
| Q4 2022 | -21.6% | -5.2% | -36.7% | |
| Q3 2022 | +9.1% | +4.0% | -8.3% | |
| Q3 2021 | +9.1% | +4.0% | -8.3% | |
| Q2 2021 | -8.6% | -21.7% | -24.6% | |
| Q4 2021 | -8.6% | -21.7% | -24.6% | |
| Q2 2022 | -3.1% | -16.4% | -22.2% | |
| Q1 2021 | +1.7% | +1.8% | +1.4% |
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