Quantum Computing Surges 92.5% as Trading Volume Hits $270M Rank 356 Amid Expanding Commercial Applications

Quantum Computing (QUBT) rose 3.75% on August 18, 2025, with a trading volume of $270 million, ranking 356th in market activity. The stock has surged 92.5% over six months, outpacing the 10% sector gain and 5.7% S&P 500 performance.

QUBT expanded commercial applications across aerospace, cybersecurity, and automotive sectors. The company secured a contract with Delft University for its Quantum Photonic Vibrometer, enabling non-contact vibration detection for structural monitoring. A quantum entangled photon source was shipped to a South Korean research institution, advancing secure communications via quantum key distribution. Additionally, a major automaker purchased QUBT’s EMUCORE reservoir computing system for edge-based AI applications, validating its technology in industrial use cases.

July 2025 marked a breakthrough in financial services, with QUBT landing its first U.S. bank order for quantum cybersecurity solutions. This followed a $406,478 NASA subcontract and completion of its Tempe photonic chip foundry, signaling progress in commercialization. Despite a Q2 revenue miss and $0.26/share loss, the company reported 43% gross margin and $348.8 million in cash, reflecting operational efficiency amid rising R&D expenditures.

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