# Quantum Computing Inc. Posts $15.15 Million Q3 Net Loss By John Kim Canonical URL: https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/57461 Published: 2026-11-14T16:33:54.000Z Updated: 2026-11-14T16:33:54.000Z Section: Business > Operating expenses for acquisition integration, hiring and commercialization rose as quarterly revenue reached $9.5 million. Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT) recorded a $15.15 million net loss in the third quarter of 2026 as operating expenses rose for acquisition integration, hiring and commercialization. Revenue for the quarter was $9.5 million. Acquisitions in photonics and semiconductors drove much of the revenue increase and brought in customers mainly in aerospace, government and industrial markets. The expense growth reflected work to integrate those businesses, along with hiring and commercialization activity. QCi expects its first customer shipments of the Dirac-3S optimization system in the fourth quarter of 2026, a target included in its [previously outlined product and expansion plans](). ## Links in this article - [previously outlined product and expansion plans](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/53531)