Quantum Corp (QMCO)
NASDAQInformation TechnologyComputer HardwareSnapshot 2026-09-04
$24.73+1.77%
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NASDAQInformation TechnologyComputer HardwareSnapshot 2026-09-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · QMCO
How strong the business is — where it ranks within its sector on capital efficiency and cash generation, and how well management has been executing.
How management runs the business: capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
Met or beat guidance 100% of the last 1 guided quarters · 145.4% avg surprise
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
Achieve and maintain profitability with positive non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA and net income, improving operating margins and reducing losses.
Stated as a priority in 3 of last 3 quarters. Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA improved from $1.0 million in 2025-Q4 to $8.0 million in 2026-Q2, with the first non-GAAP profitable quarter since 2023 reported. The trajectory shows delivering on profitability and positive EBITDA.
Each factor is a parallel diagnostic with a clear read of what it shows and how names like it have historically fared. Never aggregated into a single score.
Operating income rose in 2 of the last 3 quarter-over-quarter moves. Historically, Information Technology names rated neutral grew net income 55% of the time over the next year (vs 56% for the rest of the cohort, n=8445).
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“CEO: 'We delivered our first non-GAAP profitable quarter since 2023... Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA was $8.0 million.'”
“Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA of $1.5 million, plus or minus $1 million expected.”
“Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA was $1.0 million, compared to negative $3.9 million prior year.”
Grow revenue steadily to meet or exceed guidance targets around $77.5 million per quarter, reflecting strong demand and backlog growth.
Stated as a priority in 3 of last 3 quarters. Revenue increased from $64.3 million in 2025-Q2 to $80.8 million in 2026-Q2, exceeding guidance consistently. Management reports strong backlog and sales momentum, indicating delivering on revenue growth.
“Revenue was $80.8 million, exceeding guidance range of $75.0 million.”
“Fiscal first quarter 2027 guidance is revenue of $75.0 million, plus or minus $2 million.”
“Revenue increased 27% year-over-year to $78.0 million, exceeding guidance of $68 million.”
Complete debt elimination transactions to remove all outstanding debt and improve liquidity and financial strength.
Stated as a priority in 3 of last 3 quarters. Outstanding debt decreased from $102.5 million in 2025-Q4 to zero by 2026-Q2 due to successful debt elimination transactions. Cash and cash equivalents increased to $54.6 million, indicating delivering on balance sheet strengthening.
“Total outstanding debt is zero as a result of successful debt elimination transactions.”
“Repayment of long-term debt of $56.8 million completed.”
“Outstanding term loan debt was $55.9 million, down from $102.5 million prior year.”
Lower GAAP and non-GAAP operating expenses to improve margins and support profitability.
Stated as a priority in 3 of last 3 quarters. Non-GAAP adjusted operating expenses decreased from $30.0 million in 2025-Q2 to $25.1 million in 2026-Q2, reflecting cost structure improvements. Management guidance targets expenses around $27 million, indicating delivering on cost discipline.
“Non-GAAP adjusted operating expenses were $25.1 million, down $4.9 million year-over-year.”
“Non-GAAP adjusted operating expenses guidance of $27 million, plus or minus $1 million.”
“Non-GAAP adjusted operating expenses were $27.5 million, reflecting a $2.0 million year-over-year reduction.”
Drive quarterly revenue growth to approximately $77.5 million, reflecting strong demand and backlog despite supply constraints.
Over the trailing year it converted 0.14x of net income into operating cash flow.
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Not enough signal to read sensitivity to the US dollar, real (inflation-adjusted) rates, long-term interest rates, Fed net liquidity (low R² over the window).
24 material management or governance events in the past 24 months, led by executive changes. Historically, Information Technology names rated volatile grew net income 60% of the time over the next year (vs 58% for the rest of the cohort, n=2769).
Not investment advice. As of 2026-09-04.