D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) recently experienced a notable exit from numerous Russell indexes, amid its successful $400 million equity offering. While index removals can reflect shifts in a stock's perceived value or stability, the substantial capital infusion might support its future endeavors. During the last quarter, despite these index exits, D-Wave Quantum saw a significant share price increase of 203%, outperforming a flat broader market alongside its ongoing developments such as the launch of the Advantage2 system and a strategic collaboration with South Korean institutions. These factors likely contributed positively to investor sentiment and price movements.

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Over the past year, D-Wave Quantum's shares have experienced a very large increase of 1751.96%, highlighting substantial long-term shareholder returns. In comparison to the US Software industry and the broader US market, which returned 26.3% and 14.8% respectively over the past year, D-Wave's performance has been exceptional.

The considerable capital infusion from the $400 million equity offering mentioned in the introduction might aid in supporting D-Wave's revenue growth, which is forecasted to increase by 35% annually. However, despite recent share price surges and a closing price of $18.89, the current share price exceeds the consensus analyst price target of $16.57, indicating a potential overvaluation relative to market expectations. This price movement, juxtaposed with the company's ongoing unprofitability, raises questions about earnings forecasts in the near term.

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