Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT) saw its stock plummet 17.44% in pre-market trading on Friday, adding to growing concerns about the company's lofty valuation and financial sustainability amid mounting losses. The steep sell-off comes on the heels of a significant intraday plunge of 22.12% on Thursday, erasing a substantial portion of the stock's recent gains.
Despite securing a contract from NASA to utilize its Dirac-3 quantum optimization machine, investors appear increasingly skeptical about the company's fundamentals. Quantum Computing Inc. reported a staggering net loss of $5.7 million in the third quarter, raising doubts about its financial viability and the need for urgent new funding.
Analysts and short-sellers have warned that the quantum computing industry, and Quantum Computing Inc. in particular, may be experiencing an overvaluation reminiscent of the dot-com bubble. Persistent technical challenges, high error margins, and the need for substantial investments outpacing concrete deliverables have fueled concerns about the company's prospects.
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