Stock-Based Compensation for D-Wave Quantum (QBTS)
Stock-Based Compensation for D-Wave Quantum (QBTS): headline value $26.68M · YoY +44.7%. Annual and quarterly series, chart, and tables are below.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .

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Latest period
$26.68M
YoY change
+44.7%
5Y CAGR
+49.9%
Peak year (2025)
$22.66M
Latest annual
$22.66M
Stock-Based Compensation history chart for D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) from 2020 to 2025
Stock-Based Compensation history table for D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) from 2020 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Stock-Based Compensation | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22.66M | +44.7% | +$7.00M | ||
| 2024 | $15.66M | -28.6% | -$6.26M | ||
| 2023 | $21.92M | +139.2% | +$12.76M | ||
| 2022 | $9.16M | +427.0% | +$7.42M | ||
| 2021 | $1.74M | -41.8% | -$1.25M | ||
| 2020 | $2.99M | — | — |
Stock-Based Compensation values are taken from D-Wave Quantum's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
2025's annual stock-based compensation for D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) came in at $22.66M – surged 44.7% year-over-year.
D-Wave Quantum stock-based compensation compound annual growth for the 2020–2025 (5 years) window is +49.9%, with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
The highest annual stock-based compensation of $22.66M was reported in 2025. The lowest in the available history was $1.74M in 2021.
D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) sits 7th of 8 Technology peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $4.01B.
D-Wave Quantum Stock-Based Compensation by Year
D-Wave Quantum Stock-Based Compensation 2025: $22.66M
D-Wave Quantum stock-based compensation in 2025 was $22.66M, surged 44.7% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
D-Wave Quantum Stock-Based Compensation 2024: $15.66M
D-Wave Quantum stock-based compensation in 2024 was $15.66M, declined 28.6% below 2023.
D-Wave Quantum Stock-Based Compensation 2023: $21.92M
D-Wave Quantum stock-based compensation in 2023 was $21.92M, surged 139.2% from 2022.
D-Wave Quantum Stock-Based Compensation 2022: $9.16M
D-Wave Quantum stock-based compensation in 2022 was $9.16M, surged 427.0% from 2021.
D-Wave Quantum Stock-Based Compensation 2021: $1.74M
D-Wave Quantum stock-based compensation in 2021 was $1.74M.
See more financial history for D-Wave Quantum (QBTS).
Sector peers — Stock-Based Compensation
Companies in the same sector as D-Wave Quantum, ranked by their latest stock-based compensation.
| Company | Stock-Based Compensation | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Apple (AAPL) | $12.86B | Technology |
| Microsoft (MSFT) | $11.97B | Technology |
| Broadcom (AVGO) | $7.57B | Technology |
| NVIDIA (NVDA) | $6.39B | Technology |
| AMD (AMD) | $1.64B | Technology |
| Micron Technology (MU) | $972.00M | Technology |
| TSMC (TSM) | $0 | Technology |
| ASML (ASML) | $0 | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
What is D-Wave Quantum's stock-based compensation?
Latest reported stock-based compensation for D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) is $26.68M (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has D-Wave Quantum stock-based compensation changed year-over-year?
D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock-based compensation changed +44.7% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of D-Wave Quantum stock-based compensation?
D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock-based compensation compound annual growth rate is +49.9% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did D-Wave Quantum stock-based compensation hit its highest annual value?
D-Wave Quantum stock-based compensation reached its highest annual value of $22.66M in 2025.
What was D-Wave Quantum stock-based compensation in 2024?
D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock-based compensation in 2024 was $15.66M.
What was D-Wave Quantum stock-based compensation in 2025?
D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock-based compensation in 2025 was $22.66M.
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