Arqit Reports H1 Numbers, Wins Key Telecom, DoD Contracts

Arqit Quantum (NASDAQ:ARQQ) reported its results for the first half of its fiscal 2025 on May 19, posting revenue of $67,000 and an operating loss of $17.8 million, reflecting delayed contract revenue and the company's ongoing transition to a software-as-a-service (SaaS) business model. Management announced a milestone three-year agreement with a tier-one telecom operator, and also the company’s initial U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) contract. Management emphasized cost discipline and expanding key market partnerships in the period. The earnings call highlighted its tangible progress in pipeline conversion, SaaS strategy execution, and embedded positioning in cybersecurity for quantum computing risk.The new contract with a top-tier network operator, signed after a 14-month pilot, demonstrates Arqit Quantum's increasing focus on channel-driven, subscription-based models to penetrate telecom verticals. Revenue recognition from the agreement began late in March, just before the close of its fiscal half, and is structured to scale with end-customer adoption.This enhances credibility for future enterprise sales, positioning the company to benefit from recurring revenue through its subscription-based model.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool