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Live News • May 24
Arqit Quantum Adds New Contracts and Product Launch as Net Loss Rises in H1 2026 Arqit Quantum reported first-half fiscal 2026 revenue of $623,000, supported by 11 new revenue-generating contracts across telecommunications, defense, and financial services.
The company launched its Encryption Intelligence product, signed its first contract for it, and expanded partnerships with Intel, 6WIND, RAD, Sparkle, and Colt Technology.
A defense sector partner renewed and increased its contract by nearly 90%, while Arqit reported a higher net loss of $33.0 million and raised about $18 million in gross proceeds through an at-the-market equity program.
The mix of new contracts, a product launch, and expanded partnerships indicates that Arqit is working to build commercial traction in post-quantum cryptography while continuing to invest in growth.
At the same time, the larger net loss and use of equity financing highlight ongoing execution risk, potential dilution for existing shareholders, and the importance of monitoring how effectively new contracts contribute to a more balanced financial profile. New Risk • May 23
New major risk - Financial position The company has less than a year of cash runway based on its current free cash flow trend. Free cash flow: -US$43m This is considered a major risk. With less than a year's worth of cash, the company will need to raise capital or take on debt unless its cash flows improve. This would dilute existing shareholders or increase balance sheet risk. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Less than 1 year of cash runway based on free cash flow trend (-US$43m free cash flow). Minor Risks Currently unprofitable and not forecast to become profitable next year (US$23m net loss next year). Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (13% average weekly change). Shareholders have been diluted in the past year (16% increase in shares outstanding). Significant insider selling over the past 3 months (US$103k sold). Revenue is less than US$5m (US$1.2m revenue). Reported Earnings • May 23
First half 2026 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectations First half 2026 results: US$1.99 loss per share (further deteriorated from US$1.35 loss in 1H 2025). Net loss: US$33.1m (loss widened 92% from 1H 2025). Revenue missed analyst estimates by 42%. Earnings per share (EPS) also missed analyst estimates by 155%. Revenue is forecast to grow 119% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 17% growth forecast for the Software industry in the US. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 19% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 20% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings.