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Arqit Quantum Inc. (ARQQ)

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$42.71
Last Close (24-hour delay)
Profit since last BUY3.49%
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Upturn Advisory Summary

10/24/2025: ARQQ (4-star) is a SELL. SELL since 1 days. Simulated Profits (3.49%). Updated daily EoD!

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Above Average Performance

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Number of Analysts

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1 Analysts rated it

Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.

1 Year Target Price $60

1 Year Target Price $60

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$60 Target price
52w Low $5.22
Current$42.71
52w High $62

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 114.86%
Avg. Invested days 30
Today’s Advisory SELL
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Upturn Advisory Performance Upturn Advisory Performance 4.0
Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance 5.0
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Upturn Profits based on simulation Last Close 10/24/2025

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 653.13M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 60
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 60
Volume (30-day avg) 1
Beta 2.35
52 Weeks Range 5.22 - 62.00
Updated Date 10/25/2025
52 Weeks Range 5.22 - 62.00
Updated Date 10/25/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -5.99

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Geography

Earnings Date

Report Date -
When -
Estimate -
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin 2709.13%
Operating Margin (TTM) -19780.6%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -48.46%
Return on Equity (TTM) -160.52%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 18.73
Enterprise Value 719098394
Price to Sales(TTM) 2710.08
Enterprise Value 719098394
Price to Sales(TTM) 2710.08
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2983.81
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 1.82
Shares Outstanding 15292167
Shares Floating 3975102
Shares Outstanding 15292167
Shares Floating 3975102
Percent Insiders 81.76
Percent Institutions 12.22

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Arqit Quantum Inc.

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Arqit Quantum Inc. was founded in 2017 and went public in 2021 through a SPAC merger. It focuses on developing quantum encryption technology.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • QuantumCloud: Arqit's core product, a software platform providing quantum-safe encryption solutions. The company aims to make encryption keys invulnerable to current and future forms of attack.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The leadership team includes David Williams (Chairman & CEO). The organizational structure consists of various departments focused on technology, sales, and operations.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • QuantumCloud: Software as a service (SaaS) platform that enables any device to create encryption keys that are easy and safe to use, providing quantum security at any endpoint. Revenue from this product has been low with customers running pilots and the long sales cycle. Competitors include ID Quantique and Quantinuum.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The quantum security market is emerging, driven by the increasing threat of quantum computers breaking current encryption methods. This is a high-growth sector with both established players and startups.

Positioning

Arqit aims to be a leader in quantum-safe encryption solutions. While they face strong competition, they have secured several strategic partnerships to push their market penetration.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for quantum cybersecurity is expected to reach billions of dollars in the coming years. Arqit aims to capture a significant portion of this market, with a focus on securing government and enterprise data.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Proprietary quantum key distribution (QKD) technology
  • Early mover advantage in a growing market
  • Strategic partnerships with defense and government agencies

Weaknesses

  • Limited commercial deployment to date
  • Negative earnings with questions about revenue growth
  • Dependence on successful product development and commercialization

Opportunities

  • Growing demand for quantum-safe encryption solutions
  • Expansion into new markets and industries
  • Potential acquisitions of complementary technologies

Threats

  • Competition from established cybersecurity firms
  • Technological advancements that could render their solutions obsolete
  • Delays in commercialization and adoption of quantum security technologies

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • IDQ.SW
  • HPE
  • IBM

Competitive Landscape

Arqit faces competition from both established cybersecurity vendors and specialized quantum computing companies. Its success depends on its ability to differentiate its technology and capture market share in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth has been limited due to delayed product deployment and market adoption.

Future Projections: Analyst estimates vary widely, reflecting the uncertainty surrounding Arqit's future prospects. Achieving substantial revenue and reaching profitability will depend on their ability to successfully commercialize and scale their QuantumCloud product.

Recent Initiatives: Arqit has been focusing on securing partnerships, expanding its product offerings, and engaging with government and enterprise clients.

Summary

Arqit Quantum Inc. is a high-risk, high-reward company in the quantum security space. While it possesses innovative technology and strategic partnerships, it has struggled with commercial deployment and profitability. Its success hinges on securing contracts, building a sustainable business model, and effectively competing against larger, well-established firms. Investors should carefully assess the risks and potential rewards before investing.

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Sources and Disclaimers

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  • Company filings, industry reports, analyst estimates

Disclaimers:

This analysis is based on publicly available information and should not be considered financial advice. Investing in ARQQ involves significant risks due to its high growth, volatile market sector and speculative nature.

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About Arqit Quantum Inc.

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters -
IPO Launch date 2021-09-07
CEO & Director Mr. Andrew J. Leaver
Sector Technology
Industry Software - Infrastructure
Full time employees 72
Full time employees 72

Arqit Quantum Inc. provides cybersecurity services through satellite and terrestrial platforms in the United Kingdom. It offers QuantumCloud, a Platform as a Service that creates unbreakable software encryption keys. The company also provides maintenance and support, and professional services. Arqit Quantum Inc. is based in London, the United Kingdom.