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Quantum-Si
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Rating:45Neutral
Price Target:
$0.72
▼(-6.36% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/17/26
The score is pressured primarily by weak financial performance (minimal and declining revenue, large ongoing losses, and sustained cash burn) and bearish technicals (price below key moving averages with negative MACD). Partially offsetting these are improved cost discipline and a clearer liquidity runway from the earnings call, but the Proteus launch delay and Nasdaq compliance risk keep overall risk elevated.
Positive Factors
Liquidity Runway
A substantial cash reserve, combined with targeted cost reductions, gives Quantum-Si time to develop Proteus and pursue commercialization without immediate financing pressure, although continued cash burn means this advantage depends on disciplined execution.
Negative Factors
Severe Revenue Contraction
The sharp revenue decline shows that the current commercial platform is not yet generating a self-sustaining growth trajectory. A very small revenue base also leaves results highly sensitive to instrument purchases and the timing of future product launches.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Liquidity Runway
A substantial cash reserve, combined with targeted cost reductions, gives Quantum-Si time to develop Proteus and pursue commercialization without immediate financing pressure, although continued cash burn means this advantage depends on disciplined execution.
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Quantum-Si Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Details revenue contributions from each business unit, highlighting which areas are most lucrative and where growth or decline is occurring.
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Market Cap
$158.53M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)4.29M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)3.09
Revenue Growth-52.96%
EPS Growth30.51%
CountryUS
Employees145
SectorHealthcare
Sector Strength45
IndustryMedical - Devices
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.46
Shares Outstanding198,946,410
10 Day Avg. Volume2,470,082
30 Day Avg. Volume4,290,829
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.08
Price to Book (P/B)0.99
Price to Sales (P/S)89.30
P/FCF Ratio-2.24
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda>-0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$2.95Price Target Upside283.12% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.43
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.03M
Quantum-Si Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Quantum-Si incorporated operates within the life sciences sector, focusing on the creation of an advanced platform for individual molecule detection. This innovative technology is designed to streamline sample preparation and subsequent sequencing...
How the Company Makes Money
Quantum-Si makes money primarily by selling and supporting its protein sequencing platform through a typical life-science instruments “razor/razorblade” model. Revenue streams include: (1) Instrument sales: upfront sales of the company’s protein s...
Quantum-Si Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Aug 13, 2026
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Nov 11, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call conveyed a balanced message: positive technical progress, strengthened commercial insights and a clarified plan to preserve cash and extend runway into Q4 2028, but offset by a meaningful delay to Proteus launch, significant year-over-year revenue declines, a ~20% workforce reduction and continued operating losses. Management framed the delay as a responsible decision to de-risk launch and emphasized cost actions and market preparation, while acknowledging near-term headwinds to revenue and timing of customer access.Positive Updates
Proteus technical confidence despite timeline revision
Management reiterated strong confidence in Proteus underlying technology based on sequencing data from integrated units; added an additional integrated instrument design cycle to derisk manufacturing and improve repeatability prior to production.
Negative Updates
Proteus launch delayed to Q2 2027
Launch timeline moved from end of 2026 to second quarter 2027 to add another integrated instrument design cycle and strengthen program governance — early access and field deployments will shift later into 2027.
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Q2-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Proteus technical confidence despite timeline revision
Management reiterated strong confidence in Proteus underlying technology based on sequencing data from integrated units; added an additional integrated instrument design cycle to derisk manufacturing and improve repeatability prior to production.
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Company Guidance
Management reiterated full‑year 2026 guidance of approximately $1.0 million in revenue, adjusted operating expenses of $98 million or less, and total cash usage of $93 million or less; they expect ~ $12 million of annual OpEx savings from a targeted ~20% headcount reduction and said the actions, together with $169.9 million in cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities as of June 30, 2026, support operations into Q4 2028 while funding the revised Proteus plan (targeting a Q2 2027 launch). Key reported results underpinning that guidance included Q2 revenue $344k (H1 $602k), Q2 gross profit $172k (gross margin 50%; H1 gross profit $246k, margin 41%), Q2 GAAP operating expenses $25.8M (adjusted $22.6M; H1 GAAP $49.9M, adjusted $43.9M), Q2 net loss $23.5M (adjusted EBITDA -$21.2M), and dividend & interest income of $1.7M in Q2.Quantum-Si Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
18
Very Negative
Balance Sheet
64
Positive
Cash Flow
27
Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 1.60M | 2.44M | 3.06M | 1.08M | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Gross Profit | 562.00K | 1.15M | 1.60M | 488.00K | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| EBITDA | -92.04M | -92.91M | -96.35M | -91.80M | -111.77M | -93.94M |
| Net Income | -98.52M | -101.34M | -101.01M | -95.96M | -132.44M | -94.99M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 193.57M | 245.61M | 247.87M | 298.25M | 391.49M | 503.23M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 111.74M | 162.91M | 209.60M | 257.74M | 351.31M | 471.30M |
| Total Debt | 3.25M | 4.17M | 12.95M | 15.30M | 17.45M | 8.08M |
| Total Liabilities | 13.37M | 25.38M | 32.45M | 26.63M | 32.78M | 26.19M |
| Stockholders Equity | 180.20M | 220.23M | 215.42M | 271.62M | 358.71M | 477.03M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -93.69M | -97.23M | -92.38M | -99.31M | -101.30M | -72.58M |
| Operating Cash Flow | -92.45M | -94.72M | -87.80M | -94.04M | -90.56M | -66.81M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 49.21M | -28.32M | -32.67M | 143.43M | 137.19M | -450.94M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 47.01M | 95.42M | 35.88M | 149.00K | 1.91M | 516.63M |
Quantum-Si Technical Analysis
Neutral
0.77
Price Trends
0.85
Negative
0.90
Negative
1.05
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.02
Negative
46.20
Neutral
18.06
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For QSI, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 0.77 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 0.76, below the 50-day MA of 0.85, and below the 200-day MA of 1.05, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -0.02 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 46.20 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 18.06 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for QSI.
Quantum-Si Risk Analysis
Quantum-Si disclosed 69 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Quantum-Si reported the most risks in the "Tech & Innovation" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Quantum-Si Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (51)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
52 Neutral | $400.85M | -7.13 | 72.64% | ― | 51.98% | 17.68% | |
52 Neutral | $6.33B | -19.02 | -80.43% | ― | ― | -110.63% | |
51 Neutral | $7.86B | -0.30 | -43.30% | 2.27% | 22.53% | -2.21% | |
49 Neutral | $955.62M | -13.51 | -34.03% | ― | ― | -5.51% | |
47 Neutral | $111.85M | -1.68 | -27.23% | ― | -13.23% | 12.29% | |
46 Neutral | $156.62M | -1.35 | -108.05% | ― | ― | 45.08% | |
45 Neutral | $158.53M | -1.66 | -47.12% | ― | -52.96% | 30.51% |
* Healthcare Sector Average
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Quantum-Si Corporate Events
Delistings and Listing ChangesRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Quantum-Si Faces Nasdaq Noncompliance, Delisting Risk Looms
Negative
Jul 24, 2026
On July 23, 2026, Quantum-Si disclosed that it received notice from Nasdaq that its Class A common stock had closed below $1.00 for 30 consecutive business days, putting it out of compliance with the Nasdaq Global Market’s minimum bid price ...
Business Operations and Strategy
Quantum-Si Enters Long-Term San Diego Facility Lease
Positive
Jun 24, 2026
On June 18, 2026, Quantum-Si entered a new 10-year lease for approximately 54,374 square feet of planned office, laboratory and manufacturing space at 9955 Pacific Heights Boulevard in San Diego, California, tied to its transition from existing Sa...
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