Executive Summary
DWave Quantum Inc (QBTS) exhibited significant momentum in Q4 2023, with notable revenue growth indicating a shift towards enterprise-scale adoption of quantum computing solutions. Despite reporting a net loss of $16 million, or $0.10 per share, the company delivered a 21% year-over-year improvement in revenue to $2.9 million, marking the third consecutive quarter of sequential revenue growth. Management highlighted ongoing advancements in technology, particularly with the Advantage2 quantum computing system, and strategic partnerships aimed at bolstering its offerings in AI, which position DWave for substantial growth in the coming quarters.
Key Performance Indicators
QoQ: -1.17% | YoY:-58.70%
QoQ: 16.67% | YoY:-12.36%
Key Insights
**Revenue Performance**: In Q4, total revenue reached $2.9 million, up 21% from $2.4 million in Q4 2022, and up 13% sequentially from $2.6 million in Q3 2023.
**Gross Profit**: The gross profit margin increased to 67.7%, compared to 56.9% in the same quarter last year, showcasing operational improvements.
**Net Income**: The net loss narrowed from $18.2 million in Q4 2022 to $16 million in Q4 2023, reflecting better cost management.
**Bookings**: Fourth-quarter bookings soared to $3.1 million...
Financial Highlights
Revenue Performance: In Q4, total revenue reached $2.9 million, up 21% from $2.4 million in Q4 2022, and up 13% sequentially from $2.6 million in Q3 2023.
Gross Profit: The gross profit margin increased to 67.7%, compared to 56.9% in the same quarter last year, showcasing operational improvements.
Net Income: The net loss narrowed from $18.2 million in Q4 2022 to $16 million in Q4 2023, reflecting better cost management.
Bookings: Fourth-quarter bookings soared to $3.1 million, an increase of 34% year-over-year, indicating robust customer demand and positioning the company for sustained revenue growth.
Cash Flow and Balance Sheet: As of year-end December 31, 2023, cash and equivalents stood at $41.3 million, a significant increase of 485% year-on-year.
Income Statement
Metric |
Value |
YoY Change |
QoQ Change |
Revenue |
2.91M |
21.34% |
13.43% |
Gross Profit |
1.97M |
57.36% |
28.65% |
Operating Income |
-16.54M |
23.27% |
10.13% |
Net Income |
-16.01M |
-58.70% |
-1.17% |
EPS |
-0.10 |
-12.36% |
16.67% |
Key Financial Ratios
operatingProfitMargin
-569%
operatingCashFlowPerShare
$-0.09
freeCashFlowPerShare
$-0.1
Management Commentary
Market Leadership: Alan Baratz, CEO, stated, "D-Wave is the only company [that] has got commercial applications in production, and we believe that we are years ahead of other quantum computing companies in achieving this critical milestone."
Strategic Partnerships: Management emphasized their partnership with Zapata AI to develop quantum-enabled machine learning applications, with initial focus on life sciences, reflecting the company's commitment to integrating quantum solutions with AI.
"We believe that D-Wave is the first in the world to demonstrate quantum supremacy on real world problems." - Alan Baratz, CEO
β Alan Baratz
"Our focus is on both expanding revenue opportunities within the existing base, as well as expanding the number of commercial accounts." - John Markovich, CFO
β John Markovich
Forward Guidance
Management projects sustained growth momentum into Q1 2024, with expectations of at least $4.3 million in bookings, reflective of a minimum 36% increase from Q4 2023. The company aims to continue establishing its strong foothold in key industries such as logistics and manufacturing through targeted verticalization strategies.