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Quantum Corporation (QMCO)

Quantum Corporation (QMCO) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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Upturn Advisory Summary

11/26/2025: QMCO (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Upturn 1 star rating for performance

Not Recommended Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.

Number of Analysts

1 star rating from financial analysts

2 Analysts rated it

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

1 Year Target Price $11.5

1 Year Target Price $11.5

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$11.5 Target price
52w Low $6.51
Current$7.48
52w High $90.64

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -58.43%
Avg. Invested days 26
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 94.20M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 11.5
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 11.5
Volume (30-day avg) 2
Beta 2.59
52 Weeks Range 6.51 - 90.64
Updated Date 11/15/2025
52 Weeks Range 6.51 - 90.64
Updated Date 11/15/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -20.07

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-11-14
When -
Estimate -
Actual -3.4872

Profitability

Profit Margin -42.24%
Operating Margin (TTM) -15.83%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -11.74%
Return on Equity (TTM) -

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 1.85
Enterprise Value 196201256
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.4
Enterprise Value 196201256
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.4
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.76
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -9.13
Shares Outstanding 13399093
Shares Floating 13095086
Shares Outstanding 13399093
Shares Floating 13095086
Percent Insiders 2.56
Percent Institutions 8.77

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Quantum Corporation

Quantum Corporation(QMCO) company logo displayed in Upturn AI summary

Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Quantum Corporation was founded in 1980, initially focusing on hard disk drives. It evolved to specialize in data storage solutions, particularly for video and unstructured data, catering to diverse industries.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Data Storage Solutions: Offers a range of data storage products, including tape drives, disk-based backup, and object storage, catering to data protection, archive, and workflow acceleration needs.
  • Software and Services: Provides software solutions for data management, analytics, and workflow optimization, along with professional services for implementation and support.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The company is led by a CEO and executive team overseeing various departments, including sales, marketing, engineering, and finance. It operates with a functional organizational structure.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • ActiveScale Object Storage: A scale-out object storage platform designed for large-scale unstructured data. Competitors include Dell EMC ECS, IBM Cloud Object Storage, and Scality. Market share data is not publicly broken down on an individual product level.
  • Scalar Tape Libraries: Automated tape libraries providing long-term data archiving and backup. Competitors include IBM and Spectra Logic. Market share data is not publicly broken down on an individual product level.
  • StorNext File System: A high-performance file system optimized for media workflows. Competitors include IBM Spectrum Scale, Pixit Media, and EditShare. Market share data is not publicly broken down on an individual product level.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The data storage industry is evolving rapidly, driven by increasing data volumes, cloud adoption, and the need for efficient data management solutions. Key trends include hybrid cloud storage, data analytics, and cybersecurity.

Positioning

Quantum positions itself as a provider of solutions for unstructured data, targeting industries like media and entertainment, video surveillance, and research. Its competitive advantages include its expertise in data archiving and workflow optimization.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for data storage solutions is estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars. Quantum Corporation holds a small share of this market but focuses on specific niches.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong expertise in data archiving and long-term data retention
  • Established presence in media and entertainment industry
  • Portfolio of software and hardware solutions
  • Focus on unstructured data management

Weaknesses

  • Smaller market share compared to larger competitors
  • Dependence on specific industries
  • Financial performance fluctuations
  • Legacy product lines that need continuous modernization

Opportunities

  • Growing demand for cloud-based data storage solutions
  • Expansion into new industries and geographic markets
  • Development of innovative data analytics and management tools
  • Partnerships with cloud providers

Threats

  • Intense competition from larger storage vendors
  • Rapid technological advancements in storage technologies
  • Economic downturns impacting IT spending
  • Cybersecurity threats to data storage systems

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • DELL
  • HPE
  • IBM
  • SNIC

Competitive Landscape

Quantum faces stiff competition from larger, well-established vendors. It competes by focusing on specialized solutions and specific industry verticals.

Major Acquisitions

EnCloudEn

  • Year: 2019
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 0
  • Strategic Rationale: Strengthened its file system capabilities with automated cloud tiering.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Growth trends have varied. Quantum has experienced periods of growth in specific market segments, offset by declines in legacy businesses.

Future Projections: Future projections depend on successful execution of strategic initiatives and market conditions. Analyst estimates should be sourced from reputable financial analysis firms.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include partnerships, new product releases in Object Storage and efforts to modernize tape solutions.

Summary

Quantum is a niche player in the data storage market with strengths in archive solutions, but faces competition from larger companies. Success relies on new product adoption and market expansion. They need to carefully navigate competitive pressures and maintain innovation. Overcoming weaknesses in financial performance and expanding beyond niche areas will drive long term viability.

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Sources and Disclaimers

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  • Industry reports
  • Analyst estimates

Disclaimers:

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About Quantum Corporation

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Centennial, CO, United States
IPO Launch date 1999-08-02
President, CEO & Director Mr. Hugues Meyrath
Sector Technology
Industry Computer Hardware
Full time employees 635
Full time employees 635

Quantum Corporation provides products for storing and managing digital video and unstructured data in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. The company offers Myriad All-Flash File and Object Storage for enterprise unstructured data applications such as AI, machine learning, and data analytics; Unified Surveillance Platform Software that unified compute and storage for video surveillance recording, storage, and analytics; StorNext Hybrid Flash/Disk File Storage Software for video editing, post-production, and streaming applications, as well as digital file archives; and CatDV Asset Management Software for indexing, cataloging, AI data, and workflow. It also provides ActiveScale Object Storage Software, a scalable and durable storage; DXi Backup Appliances to build backup appliances for backup and recovery and multisite data protection; and Scalar Tape Storage that secure storage for long term data archiving and offline data protection which are used by hyperscalers and enterprises. In addition, the company sells standalone linear-tape open tape drives for small business data protection and archiving; and linear-tape open media for use in tape storage systems. Further, it offers global support, customer support agreements, software subscriptions, installation, education, and consulting and training services; and Quantum-as-a-Service. Additionally, the company offers cloud-based analytics, standard plans, professional, managed, and storage-as-a-service. The company sells its products through a network of distributors, value-added resellers, direct marketing resellers, original equipment manufacturers, and other suppliers, as well as directly to corporate entities and government agencies. The company has a strategic partnership with Entanglement, Inc. to advance quantum logic, post-quantum security, and data sovereignty. Quantum Corporation was incorporated in 1980 and is headquartered in Centennial, Colorado.