QBTS D-Wave Quantum Inc.
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Executive Summary
CEO Alan Baratz filed a Form 144 to sell 687,627 shares of D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS), valued at approximately $18.0 million based on the filing date. This represents a significant insider sale, signaling intent to monetize a large equity position following a stock option exercise.
Actionable Insight
The CEO's intent to sell a substantial stake (~$18M) after a stock option exercise is a bearish signal, especially given recent insider selling. Monitor for actual execution on Form 4 and any subsequent price weakness. The sale may be part of a pre-arranged 10b5-1 plan, but the size and timing warrant caution.
Key Facts
- CEO Alan Baratz filed Form 144 to sell 687,627 shares of QBTS.
- Estimated sale value is approximately $18.0 million based on filing date.
- Shares were acquired via a stock option exercise on June 8, 2026.
- Sale is planned for execution on or after June 9, 2026, through J.P. Morgan Securities LLC.
- Recent insider activity (30 days) includes 3 other sales totaling $10.2 million.
- Company market cap is $8.7 billion; the proposed sale represents ~0.2% of market cap.
Financial Impact
CEO intends to sell ~$18.0 million in QBTS stock, representing a large insider monetization event.
Risk Factors
- CEO selling a large block could signal lack of confidence or peak valuation concerns.
- Potential overhang from the planned sale may pressure the stock near-term.
- If the sale is not part of a 10b5-1 plan, it could be viewed as opportunistic.
Market Snapshot
Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 3 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 144 Filing (Primary) | 0001974494-26-000226 |
| Document: 0001974494-26-000226-index.html | 0001974494-26-000226 |
| Document: 0001974494-26-000226.txt | 0001974494-26-000226 |
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Jun 9, 2026
today
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144
| $23.30 awaiting T+1 | awaiting T+1 | — | $23.52 (−0.94%) |
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Jun 8, 2026
1d ago
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144
| $25.84 awaiting T+1 | awaiting T+1 | — | $23.52 (−8.98%) |
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Jun 8, 2026
1d ago
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144
| $25.78 awaiting T+1 | awaiting T+1 | — | $23.52 (+8.77%) |
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Jun 5, 2026
4d ago
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144
| $23.56 awaiting T+1 | awaiting T+1 | — | $23.52 (−0.17%) |
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Jun 2, 2026
7d ago
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144
| $27.55 $27.64 | ▲ +0.33% | ▼ −0.08% | $23.52 (−14.63%) |
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Jun 1, 2026
8d ago
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8-K
| $29.18 $29.91 | ▲ +2.50% | ▲ +2.36% | $23.52 (−19.40%) |
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May 27, 2026
13d ago
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Insider Cluster
| $29.49 $30.14 | ▲ +2.20% | ▲ +1.96% | $23.52 (−20.24%) |
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May 26, 2026
14d ago
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8-K
| $27.82 $27.48 | ▼ −1.22% | ▼ −1.24% | $23.52 (−15.46%) |
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May 22, 2026
18d ago
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Insider Cluster
| $27.82 $27.79 | ▼ −0.11% | ▼ −0.06% | $23.52 (−15.46%) |
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May 21, 2026
19d ago
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8-K
| $25.74 $29.40 | ▲ +14.22% | ▲ +13.77% | $23.52 (−8.62%) |
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