D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS:NYSE), a Canadian quantum computing solutions provider, saw a boost in target price by ROTH Capital Partners after releasing adjusted Q2/23 and full-year 2023 (FY23) revenue guidance, reported analyst Suji Desilva in a July 21 research note.
"We believe investor interest in the growth opportunity in quantum computing is intensifying," ROTH's Desilva wrote.
Attractive Gain Implied
ROTH's new target price on D-Wave is US$5 per share, up from US$2, and the company is currently trading at about US$2.75 per share, noted Desilva.
The gap between these prices reflects a compelling return for investors of 82%. D-Wave remains a Buy.
Alignment With Contract Timing
D-Wave updated its Q2/23 revenue guidance to better reflect when it will actually receive revenue from its service contracts, Desilva reported. The company's revised guidance for the quarter is US$1.65–1.85 million ($1.65–1.85M). This is lower than the consensus forecast of about US$2.2M.
Despite the change, Desilva wrote, "We believe that cash collections remain strong and that the shifted timing increases visibility into our H2/23 revenue forecast."
Additionally, D-Wave's bookings improved during Q2/23 and are up 146% over this time last year. The company's average deal size is up year over year, too, by 136%. Further, D-Wave expanded its customer base during Q2/23 and showed progress with planned government quantum initiatives.
These achievements bode well, noted Desilva, for future growth, specifically for a recurring revenue run rate that increases incrementally over the ensuing several quarters.
Profitability Outlook Good
For FY23, D-Wave widened its revenue guidance range to US$11–13M, and it reflects a year-over-year increase of 50–80%.
Desilva commented, "We believe the company has healthy visibility into this growth with increasing deal sizes, shortened design win cycles, and a 90%-plus existing customer renewal rate."
Improved Cost Control
Also, for FY23, D-Wave guided to a lower EBITDA loss than it previously had, ($58M) versus ($62M), reported Desilva, due to a better handle on costs.
"[The company] continues to leverage its US$50M term-loan facility by drawing down an incremental US$15M in the quarter," Desilva added.
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