Why Quantum (QMCO) Stock Rose 16.00% in 10 Minutes After Q2 Earnings on Nov 9, 2026
Adjusted EPS of $0.25 came in above the $0.13 estimate; revenue of $89.62 million came in above the $82.3 million estimate.
- QMCO rose 16.00% in the 10 minutes after the 16:06:39 ET headline, from $17.87 to $20.73.
- 193,543 shares changed hands in those 10 minutes.
- The headline crossed in after-hours trading, 6 minutes after the 4:00 ET close.
16:06:39 ET
Reaction by asset (real prices)
| Asset | 2m before | At release | +1m | +10m | +1m % | +10m % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QMCO | 17.87 | 17.87 | 18.50 | 20.73 | +3.53% | +16.00% |
Quantum (QMCO) shares rose 16.00% in the 10 minutes after its Q2 results reached the MoveSurge news feed at 16:06:39 ET on Monday, November 9, 2026. Adjusted EPS of $0.25 came in above the $0.13 estimate; revenue of $89.62 million came in above the $82.3 million estimate.
QMCO in the first 10 minutes
The line that crossed at 16:06:39 ET: “QMCO Q2: adj. EPS 0.25 vs 0.13 est; revenue USD 89.62mln vs USD 82.3mln est”
From a reference price of $17.87 just before the headline, the stock was up 3.53% after one minute and up 16.00%, at $20.73, after 10 minutes. The move kept building after the first minute. 193,543 shares changed hands in those 10 minutes. The headline crossed in after-hours trading, 6 minutes after the 4:00 ET close.
Quantum Q2 results against estimates
| Measure | Reported | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adjusted EPS | $0.25 | $0.13 | Beat |
| Revenue | $89.62 million | $82.3 million | Beat |
How QMCO traded after earlier earnings releases
| Report | EPS vs estimate | Revenue vs estimate | First move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | $0.18 vs -$0.17 | $80.8 million vs $75.05 million | -3.60% in 15 min |
Quantum at a glance
| Sector | Technology |
| Industry | Electronic Components |
| Market value | $537 million (as of Nov 9, 2026) |
Prices are closes of 1-minute bars. Each move on this page is measured from the last completed bar before its headline.
How did Quantum stock react to its Q2 earnings on November 9, 2026?
The stock rose 16.00% in the 10 minutes after its Q2 results crossed at 16:06:39 ET. Adjusted EPS of $0.25 came in above the $0.13 estimate; revenue of $89.62 million came in above the $82.3 million estimate.
How far did QMCO move after the headline?
From $17.87 just before the headline to $20.73 10 minutes later, a +16.00% move.
Sources
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QMCO headline and measured reaction, Nov 9, 2026
— MoveSurge
The headline as it crossed, its timestamp, and the measured price reaction reported on this page.
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