Arqit Quantum (ARQQ) CEO Leaver Andrew Sells $42K of Stock

Andrew Leaver, the Chief Executive Officer of Arqit Quantum Inc. (NasdaqCM: ARQQ), sold 2,573 shares on October 13, 2026. The shares were sold at a price of $16.40 each, bringing the total value of the sale to approximately $42,207.49. This transaction was not planned.

Other Institutional Activity in Arqit Quantum

Defiance Etfs, LLC grew its holdings by 3,646,724 shares, ending with 5,099,023 shares worth about $71,488,304. Penserra Capital Management LLC also increased its stake by 3,628,903 shares, bringing its total to 5,081,219 shares valued at $71,238,692. UBS Group AG added 437,438 shares, raising its total to 522,874 shares worth approximately $7,330,693, while Legal & General Group PLC saw a gain of 223,307 shares, totaling 275,939 shares valued at around $3,868,664. National Bank of Canada/FI/ increased its holdings by 210,907 shares, resulting in 212,000 shares worth about $2,972,240.

Arqit Quantum Inc. Stock Down 6.7%

As of October 16, 2026, Arqit Quantum traded recently at $14.34, which is significantly below its 50-day moving average of $21.37 and its 200-day moving average of $18.74. The stock is also 70.9% below its 52-week high of $49.33, indicating a challenging market position.

Recent Earnings

Arqit Quantum reported trailing twelve-month revenue of $1,086,000. The company has experienced significant revenue growth year-over-year at 829.9%. However, it posted a negative return on equity of -220.2% and has not reported a profit, as indicated by an earnings per share of -$3.21. The next earnings report is scheduled for December 9, 2026.

Insider Buying and Selling at Arqit Quantum Inc.

In addition to Andrew Leaver's recent sale, Lefebvre D'Ovidio Manfredi sold 659 shares at $1.20 each on June 24, 2026, valued at $790.80. He followed this with sales of 455 shares at the same price on June 25, 2026, worth $546.00, and 317 shares at $1.20 on June 26, 2026, valued at $380.40. On June 29, he sold another 113 shares at $1.50, totaling $169.50.

About Arqit Quantum Inc.

Arqit Quantum Inc. is a technology company based in London that provides cybersecurity services using satellite and terrestrial platforms. Their QuantumCloud service creates unbreakable encryption keys, and they also offer maintenance and professional services. This recent insider trading activity reflects the ongoing interest in the company's performance amid its significant revenue growth and challenges in profitability.

Bottom Line

Investors will be watching for Arqit Quantum's next earnings report on December 9, 2026, to see if the company can turn its revenue growth into profitability. The recent insider sales, including those from CEO Andrew Leaver, may indicate a cautious approach amidst fluctuating stock performance.