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Arqit Quantum (NASDAQ:ARQQ) Hits New 1-Year High - What's Next?

Written by MarketBeat
October 6, 2025
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Key Points

  • Arqit Quantum Inc.'s stock hit a new 52-week high of $53.50 during trading, closing at $52.98 with over 717,000 shares exchanged.
  • Analysts have given the stock mixed reviews, with one holding a buy rating and another a sell rating, leading to an average rating of "Hold" and a target price of $52.00.
  • Several institutional investors have recently increased their stakes in Arqit Quantum, with Penserra Capital Management investing approximately $26 million and others significantly boosting their holdings.
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Arqit Quantum Inc. (NASDAQ:ARQQ - Get Free Report)'s stock price hit a new 52-week high during trading on Monday . The stock traded as high as $53.50 and last traded at $52.98, with a volume of 717049 shares trading hands. The stock had previously closed at $49.92.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research firms have recently issued reports on ARQQ. HC Wainwright restated a "buy" rating and issued a $52.00 target price on shares of Arqit Quantum in a report on Thursday, September 18th. Weiss Ratings reissued a "sell (d)" rating on shares of Arqit Quantum in a research note on Saturday, September 27th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $52.00.

View Our Latest Stock Report on ARQQ

Arqit Quantum Stock Up 7.9%

The stock's 50 day moving average price is $34.25 and its 200-day moving average price is $28.03.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Penserra Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in Arqit Quantum during the 2nd quarter valued at about $26,376,000. Legal & General Group Plc bought a new stake in shares of Arqit Quantum during the second quarter valued at approximately $2,687,000. Virtu Financial LLC raised its holdings in Arqit Quantum by 440.7% in the 1st quarter. Virtu Financial LLC now owns 32,208 shares of the company's stock worth $446,000 after acquiring an additional 26,251 shares during the last quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. lifted its position in Arqit Quantum by 120.6% in the 2nd quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. now owns 45,397 shares of the company's stock valued at $1,681,000 after acquiring an additional 24,822 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Advisory Services Network LLC purchased a new stake in Arqit Quantum during the 2nd quarter valued at $800,000. Institutional investors own 16.60% of the company's stock.

Arqit Quantum Company Profile

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Arqit Quantum Inc provides cybersecurity services through satellite and terrestrial platforms in the United Kingdom. It offers QuantumCloud, a Platform as a Service that creates unbreakable software encryption keys. The company also provides maintenance and support, and professional services. Arqit Quantum Inc is based in London, the United Kingdom.

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