Why Quantum Computing Inc.’s (QUBT) Stock Is Up 5.79%

By Jenna Brashear
January 19, 2026
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Avoid the stress of overpaying for a stock or missing an opportunity by using the right tools and insights to evaluate Quantum Computing Inc. before investing.

In this article, we go over a few key elements for understanding Quantum Computing Inc.’s stock price such as:

  • Quantum Computing Inc.’s current stock price and volume
  • Why Quantum Computing Inc.’s stock price changed recently
  • Upgrades and downgrades for QUBT from analysts
  • QUBT’s stock price momentum as measured by its relative strength

About Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT)

Before we jump into Quantum Computing Inc.’s stock price, history, target price and what caused it to recently rise, let’s take a look at some background.

Quantum Computing Inc., an integrated photonics company, provides quantum machines to commercial and government markets in the United States. The company develops thin-film lithium niobate chips for optical devices, such as electro-optical modulators, periodically poled devices for frequency conversion, and micro-ring resonator cavities markets. It is also developing the entropy quantum computer, a full-stack system that allows users to avoid the complexity of software development kits at the circuit level; and enables developers to create and execute quantum-ready applications using application programming interfaces. In addition, the company offers reservoir computer, an edge device that uses an integrated circuit that can be reprogrammed after manufacturing and optimized for recurrent neural network applications; lidar, which allows machines to see through dense fog and provide image fidelity at great distances in environments, such as snow, ice, and water; the quantum photonic vibrometer, an instrument for remote vibration detection, sensing, and inspection; and quantum networks and quantum authentication products. The company was formerly known as Innovative Beverage Group Holdings, Inc. Quantum Computing, Inc. was founded in 2001 and is based in Hoboken, New Jersey.

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Quantum Computing Inc.’s Stock Price as of Market Close

As of January 16, 2026, 4:00 PM, CST, Quantum Computing Inc.’s stock price was $12.700.

Quantum Computing Inc. is up 4.27% from its previous closing price of $12.180.

During the last market session, Quantum Computing Inc.’s stock traded between $12.070 and $13.200. Currently, there are approximately 160.40 million shares outstanding for Quantum Computing Inc..

Quantum Computing Inc.’s trailing earnings per share are negative, so the stock does not have a meaningful P/E ratio. We suggest investors evaluate other financial metrics to understand its overall valuation.

Quantum Computing Inc. Stock Price History

Quantum Computing Inc.’s (QUBT) price is currently up 23.78% so far this month.

During the month of January, Quantum Computing Inc.’s stock price has reached a high of $13.310 and a low of $10.150.

Over the last year, Quantum Computing Inc. has hit prices as high as $25.840 and as low as $4.373. Year to date, Quantum Computing Inc.’s stock is up 23.78%.

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What Caused Quantum Computing Inc. Stock’s Price to Rise?

Stock prices are primarily based on seller supply and buyer demand. But have you ever wondered about what other factors affect a stock's price?

When an analyst changes their opinion of a stock by upgrading or downgrading their rating, it often leads to a sudden stock price adjustment. As of January 16, 2026, there was 1 analyst who downgraded Quantum Computing Inc.’s stock and 0 analysts who upgraded over the last month.

Additionally, you'll want to evaluate Quantum Computing Inc.’s financial health and valuation. Investors can use AAII's Value Grade, which combines six key valuation metrics like P/E and P/S ratios for a comprehensive analysis to conduct analysis on Quantum Computing Inc.’s valuation and financial health. This approach mitigates the limitations of single-metric evaluations.

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Lastly, news and media coverage as well as recent press reports about the company or its industry may cause stock prices to fluctuate. You can check out the most recent news articles about Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT) by visiting AAII Stock Evaluator.

Relative Price Strength of Quantum Computing Inc.

Relative price strength measures a stock's performance against the market, helping investors identify stocks that are outperforming benchmarks.

For AAII’s Momentum Grade, a weighted relative price strength is calculated. Follow this link to learn more about the Momentum Grade.

As of January 16, 2026, Quantum Computing Inc. has a weighted four-quarter relative price strength of 5.93%, which translates to a Momentum Score of 70 and is considered to be Strong.

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Quantum Computing Inc. Stock Price: Bottom Line

As of January 16, 2026, Quantum Computing Inc.’s stock price is $12.700, which is up 4.27% from its previous closing price.

AAII advises against making stock decisions based solely on price or past returns. Instead, consider a variety of metrics, fundamentals, and analytics to evaluate a stock like Quantum Computing Inc. stock prices are influenced by market supply and demand and offer just a snapshot of a company's overall health.

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