D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) sets NYSE Investor Day to outline growth strategy

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

D-Wave Quantum Inc. has scheduled its first-ever Investor Day for June 1, 2026 at the New York Stock Exchange and online. The event, themed “The D-Wave Difference,” will run from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET and focus on the company’s technology, product roadmap, commercial traction, and long-term growth strategy.

Management plans to discuss its dual-platform quantum computing approach, progress toward error-corrected gate-model systems, expanding commercial and government customer adoption, the role of quantum in energy-efficient AI and high-performance computing, and how its financial strategy and revenue streams support a path toward sustained growth and profitability.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 7.01, 9.01

2 items

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure

Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Key Figures

Investor Day date: June 1, 2026 Investor Day duration: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET Leap service availability: 99.9% availability and uptime +1 more

4 metrics

Investor Day date June 1, 2026 Scheduled date of D-Wave’s first Investor Day at NYSE

Investor Day duration 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET Program length for the Investor Day event

Leap service availability 99.9% availability and uptime Performance metric for D-Wave’s Leap quantum cloud service

Organizations using D-Wave More than 100 organizations Commercial, government, and research users of D-Wave systems

Key Terms

Regulation FD, dual-platform quantum computing, annealing, gate-model systems, +2 more

6 terms

Regulation FD regulatory

"Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure."

Regulation FD is a rule that prevents company insiders, like executives, from sharing important information with some people before others get it. It matters because it helps ensure all investors have equal access to key news, making the stock market fairer and reducing chances of insider trading.

dual-platform quantum computing technical

"the only dual-platform quantum computing company providing both annealing and gate-model systems"

A computing approach that combines two different kinds of quantum hardware or architectures so each compensates for the other's weaknesses, like a hybrid car using both an electric motor and a gasoline engine. For investors, it signals a strategy to reduce technical risk and increase chances of practical, scalable quantum computing by diversifying engineering paths and potentially accelerating commercial milestones and revenue opportunities.

annealing technical

"the only provider of annealing and gate-model technologies"

Annealing is a controlled process that changes the internal structure of a material or molecular system to improve performance: in manufacturing it typically means heating and then slowly cooling metals, glass or semiconductor layers to relieve stress and make them stronger or more reliable, while in molecular biology it means bringing complementary strands of DNA or RNA together so they stick in the right places. Investors should care because annealing affects product quality, manufacturing yield, device reliability and the accuracy of biological tests—factors that influence costs, revenue and regulatory outcomes much like reshaping or neatly fastening parts improves a finished product.

gate-model systems technical

"providing both annealing and gate-model systems, software and services"

A gate-model system is a staged decision framework that breaks a project into sequential milestones or “gates,” where specific criteria must be met before work can continue to the next phase. For investors, these gates act like quality checkpoints or building inspections: passing a gate lowers technical, regulatory or commercial risk and can trigger continued funding or positive value changes, while failing a gate can delay or stop a project and materially affect expected returns.

error-corrected, gate-model quantum computing technical

"advances its path toward delivering fully error-corrected, gate-model quantum computing at commercial scale"

forward-looking statements regulatory

"Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995."

Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 29, 2026

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D-Wave Quantum Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

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Delaware			001-41468			88-1068854
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)			(Commission File Number)			(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

2650 East Bayshore Road

Palo Alto, California

94303

(Address of principal executive offices)

(650) 285-2881

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

o			Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o			Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock, par value $0.0001 per share

QBTS

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company o

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On April 29, 2026, D-Wave Quantum Inc. (“D-Wave” or the “Company”) announced that it will host its first-ever Investor Day, on June 1, 2026, at the New York Stock Exchange and online.

Themed “The D-Wave Difference,” the event will provide investors with an in-depth look at the Company’s technology leadership, product roadmap, commercial momentum and long-term growth strategy. Designed to bring greater clarity to a rapidly evolving sector, the event will provide investors with D-Wave’s perspective on the quantum computing landscape, the Company’s differentiated approach and how it is translating innovation into commercial opportunity. According to D-Wave’s CEO, Dr. Alan Baratz, the Company is already delivering market-leading performance, meaningful commercial adoption, and a differentiated path to scale and, at its Investor Day, D-Wave will demonstrate why it believes this puts it ahead of the field. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

The information in this Item 7.01 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is intended to be furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.						Description
99.1						Press release, dated April 29, 2026.
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURES

           Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: April 29, 2026			D-Wave Quantum Inc.
			By:			/s/ Alan Baratz
			Name:			Alan Baratz
			Title:			Chief Executive Officer

D-Wave to Host First-Ever Investor Day at the New York Stock Exchange

Event to provide investors an inside look at D-Wave’s strategy, roadmap and growth opportunities

PALO ALTO, Calif. – April 29, 2026 – D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) (“D-Wave” or the “Company”), the only dual-platform quantum computing company providing both annealing and gate-model systems, software and services, today announced that it will host its first-ever Investor Day, on June 1, 2026, at the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) and online.

Themed “The D-Wave Difference,” the event will provide investors with an in-depth look at the Company’s technology leadership, product roadmap, commercial momentum and long-term growth strategy. Designed to bring greater clarity to a rapidly evolving sector, the event will provide investors with D-Wave’s perspective on the quantum computing landscape, the Company’s differentiated approach and how it is translating innovation into commercial opportunity.

“The quantum computing industry is entering a decisive phase where proof, not potential, will define the winners,” said Dr. Alan Baratz, CEO of D-Wave. “D-Wave is already delivering market-leading performance, meaningful commercial adoption, and a differentiated path to scale. At our Investor Day, we will demonstrate why we believe this puts us ahead of the field.”

The event will feature presentations highlighting:

•How D-Wave’s quantum computing technology is already delivering real-world results beyond the reach of classical-only approaches

•Why D-Wave’s dual-platform strategy uniquely positions the Company to participate in the full addressable quantum computing market, as the only provider of annealing and gate-model technologies.

•How the Company’s acquisition of Quantum Circuits, Inc. advances its path toward delivering fully error-corrected, gate-model quantum computing at commercial scale

•How D-Wave is accelerating global adoption of annealing quantum computing technology, with expanding business and government customer engagements

•How quantum computing is emerging as a powerful driver of more energy-efficient AI and high-performance computing

•How D-Wave’s financial strategy, business model, and growing and diverse revenue streams support its path toward sustained growth and profitability

The Investor Day program will run from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET. Space at the NYSE is limited, so in-person registration will close once the venue reaches capacity. A livestream of the event will be available for online attendees. In addition, a replay of the livestream will be available on the D-Wave Investor Relations website, after the event.

To register for D-Wave’s Investor Day, visit: https://investorday2026.dwavequantum.com/

About D-Wave Quantum Inc.

D-Wave is a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services. It is the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, and the first and only to offer dual-platform quantum computing products and services, spanning both annealing and gate-model quantum computing technologies. D-Wave’s mission is to help customers realize the value of quantum today through enterprise-grade systems available on-premises and via its Leap™ quantum cloud service, which offers 99.9% availability and uptime. More than 100 organizations across commercial, government and research sectors trust D-Wave to address complex computational challenges using quantum computing. Learn more about realizing the value of quantum computing today and how D-Wave is shaping the quantum-driven industrial and societal advancements of tomorrow: www.dwavequantum.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by the following words: “believe,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “trend,” “estimate,” “predict,” “project,” “potential,” “seem,” “seek,” “future,” “outlook,” “forecast,” “projection,” “continue,” “ongoing,” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. These statements involve risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements and may not be indicative of future results. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, among others, various factors beyond management’s control, including the risks discussed under the caption “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in Part I of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K or any updates discussed under the caption “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in Part II of our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and in our other filings with the SEC. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this press release in making an investment decision, which are based on information available to us on the date hereof. We undertake no duty to update this information unless required by law.

Investor Contact:
Kevin Hunt
ir@dwavesys.com

Media Contact:
Alex Daigle
media@dwavesys.com

FAQ

What did D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS) announce in this 8-K filing?

D-Wave Quantum Inc. announced it will host its first-ever Investor Day on June 1, 2026, at the New York Stock Exchange and online, highlighting technology leadership, product roadmap, commercial momentum, and long-term growth strategy for its quantum computing business.

When and where is D-Wave Quantum’s 2026 Investor Day taking place?

D-Wave’s Investor Day is scheduled for June 1, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET at the New York Stock Exchange. The company will also provide a livestream and later replay through its Investor Relations website for remote participants.

What topics will D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS) cover at its Investor Day?

The event will cover D-Wave’s quantum technology performance, its dual-platform strategy spanning annealing and gate-model systems, the Quantum Circuits, Inc. acquisition, customer adoption trends, quantum’s role in energy-efficient AI, and how its financial strategy supports sustained growth and profitability.

How does D-Wave describe its position in the quantum computing market?

D-Wave describes itself as the only dual-platform quantum computing company offering both annealing and gate-model systems. Management highlights market-leading performance, meaningful commercial adoption, and a differentiated path to scale as reasons it believes the company is ahead of the field.

How can investors access D-Wave Quantum’s 2026 Investor Day presentations?

Investors can attend in person at the New York Stock Exchange, subject to space limitations, or join via livestream. After the event, a replay of the livestream will be available on D-Wave Quantum’s Investor Relations website for on-demand viewing.

What is D-Wave Quantum’s core business and technology focus?

D-Wave develops and delivers quantum computing systems, software, and services, including both annealing and gate-model technologies. Its Leap cloud service offers 99.9% availability and uptime, and more than 100 commercial, government, and research organizations use D-Wave to tackle complex computational problems.

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