Quantum Computing Inc. (NASDAQ:QUBT) reported fourth quarter 2024 financial results that fell short of analyst expectations, sending shares down 12.2% in overnight trading.

The integrated photonics and quantum optics technology company posted revenue of $62,000 for the quarter, significantly below the consensus estimate of $400,000. Adjusted earnings per share came in at -$0.47, missing analyst projections of -$0.08.

Despite the revenue miss, QCi’s gross margin improved to 55% compared to 13% in the same quarter last year, which the company attributed to lower costs of goods sold.

"QCi made meaningful progress in the fourth quarter strengthening our financial position to support the continued advancement of our quantum solutions and foundry services," said CEO Dr. William McGann. He added that the company is "well-positioned to scale operations and accelerate commercialization efforts."

The company reported a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $51.2 million for Q4, compared to a $6.8 million loss in the year-ago period. The wider loss was primarily due to non-cash charges related to warrant accounting.

QCi ended the quarter with $78.9 million in cash and cash equivalents, up from $2 million at the end of 2023. The increase was largely due to $92.1 million raised through common stock offerings during Q4.

Looking ahead, the company remains on track to launch its Quantum Photonic Chip Foundry in early 2025. QCi secured multiple purchase orders for the foundry, which it says reinforces growing demand for its thin film lithium niobate-based photonic integrated circuits.

Investors used the Nvidia’s first ever quantum day as an opportunity to sell their stocks, as there were no major announcements from the companies. Quantum Computing has tanked 11.7% on Thursday.