Executive Summary
In Q1 2024, DWave Quantum Inc demonstrated significant growth despite core operational challenges, highlighting the resilience and strategic positioning of the company within the quantum computing landscape. The quarterly revenue reached $2.5 million, representing a vibrant year-over-year growth of 56% compared to Q1 FY 2023, driven by increased demand for quantum-powered solutions from a diverse array of sectors including government and healthcare. Management underscored the company's ongoing commitment to innovation with the introduction of the Fast Anneal feature, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency. However, the company faced continued net losses totaling $17.3 million, reflecting substantial investments in R&D and general operational expenditures. Looking ahead, DWave remains optimistic about future growth driven by expanding customer use cases, partnerships, and industry adoption fueled by recent legislative advancements in quantum technology.
Key Performance Indicators
QoQ: -15.18% | YoY:55.72%
QoQ: -15.66% | YoY:294.06%
QoQ: -10.00% | YoY:45.00%
Key Insights
**Revenue Performance**: DWave achieved a total revenue of **$2.5 million**, which is a **56% increase year-over-year**; however, this is a **15.2% decline sequentially** from the prior quarter, which aligns with typical seasonality patterns.
**Gross Profit**: Gross profit was reported at **$1.7 million**, leading to a notable **294% increase year-over-year**. The **gross profit margin** improved significantly to **67.3%**, compared to **26.6%** in Q1 FY 2023.
**Operating Expenses**: Total o...
Financial Highlights
Revenue Performance: DWave achieved a total revenue of $2.5 million, which is a 56% increase year-over-year; however, this is a 15.2% decline sequentially from the prior quarter, which aligns with typical seasonality patterns.
Gross Profit: Gross profit was reported at $1.7 million, leading to a notable 294% increase year-over-year. The gross profit margin improved significantly to 67.3%, compared to 26.6% in Q1 FY 2023.
Operating Expenses: Total operating expenses were $19.2 million, a reduction of 24% from Q1 FY 2023, primarily due to lower stock-based compensation and operational efficiencies.
Net Income: The company reported a net loss of $17.3 million or a loss per share of $0.11, an improvement from a loss of $24.4 million in the previous year.
Cash Position: As of March 31, 2024, DWave's cash position stood at $27.3 million, marking a 204% increase from $9 million a year prior, indicating enhanced liquidity for future investments and operational needs.
Income Statement
Metric |
Value |
YoY Change |
QoQ Change |
Revenue |
2.47M |
55.72% |
-15.18% |
Gross Profit |
1.66M |
294.06% |
-15.66% |
Operating Income |
-17.52M |
29.06% |
-5.89% |
Net Income |
-17.31M |
30.70% |
-8.11% |
EPS |
-0.11 |
45.00% |
-10.00% |
Key Financial Ratios
operatingProfitMargin
-711%
operatingCashFlowPerShare
$-0.08
freeCashFlowPerShare
$-0.08
Management Commentary
- Innovation: CEO Alan Baratz stated, "Our progress continues... We're hitting all our major product milestones and delivering on our track record of innovation and execution, especially with our Advantage2 system."
- Commercial Traction: Baratz highlighted that bookings grew to $4.5 million, a 54% year-over-year increase, emphasizing continuous commercial traction with new customers across government, healthcare, and universities.
- Strategic Partnerships: The ongoing partnership with the University of Southern California was reaffirmed, providing critical infrastructure for expanding quantum computing applications.
"We believe D-Wave is the first in the world to demonstrate quantum supremacy on real-world problems."
â Alan Baratz
"Customer demand for our solutions is growing, technical progress is accelerating, and the health of the business is strong."
â Alan Baratz
Forward Guidance
Looking ahead, DWave Quantum Inc reaffirmed its focus on achieving reduced adjusted EBITDA losses in fiscal 2024 compared to fiscal 2023's loss of **$54.3 million**. Management's strategic initiatives to expand customer applications into production, particularly in sectors facing diverse operational challenges, will be critical. Additionally, the implementation of recent legislative measures, such as the National Defense Quantum Acceleration Act, is expected to facilitate governmental adoption of quantum technology, enhancing growth opportunities for DWave.