Why is QSI Up Today?

QSI
$1.54
▲ +7.69% (+$0.12)
Last updated: Oct 02, 2026 8:31 PM ET (987 min ago)

About Quantum-Si Incorporated Class A Common Stock

Quantum-Si Inc is a life sciences company focused on the development and commercialization of proteomics research tools. The company has designed and developed a hardware, consumable, and software solution to provide a solution for protein detection and analysis. It has developed a proprietary unive...

Sector: MEASURING & CONTROLLING DEVICES, NEC
Market Cap: $295.64M
Forward P/E: -3.1
52-Week Range: $0.69 - $3.10
Employees: 143

Overall Confidence: 70%

70% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

OPTIONS 75% Confidence
🎯 Unusual CALL buying detected
Options traders are heavily buying calls on QSI, with 79% of volume in calls. This suggests bullish institutional positioning.
SECTOR 65% Confidence
MEASURING & CONTROLLING DEVICES, NEC sector moving together
This appears to be a sector-wide move. The MEASURING & CONTROLLING DEVICES, NEC sector is up 1.9% on average.

✅ Move Confirmation

HIGH VOLUME 3.2x average volume

ACCUMULATION - This move is backed by significant volume and appears sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

MEASURING & CONTROLLING DEVICES, NEC sector: +1.9%

This appears to be a sector-wide move. Most MEASURING & CONTROLLING DEVICES, NEC stocks are moving in the same direction.

Market Comparison

QSI is significantly outperforming the market (+7.0% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+0.74%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+1.02%
QSI
This Stock
+7.69%
vs S&P 500: +6.95%
vs Nasdaq: +6.67%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

65% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, QSI is expected to trade between:
$1.51 - $1.59

Key Level to Watch

$1.62 resistance
Watch for continuation above $1.54

Quick Trade Ideas

Options strategies to consider for QSI's 8% move

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Last updated: Oct 02, 2026 8:31 PM (987 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Bullish
Options Sentiment
0.07
Put/Call Ratio
263.4%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 80,152
Put Volume: 5,995
Total: 86,147
Unusual Activity: $1.5 CALL (5,005 vol) $1.5 CALL (4,910 vol) $1.5 CALL (4,659 vol)

Historical Context

QSI has moved more than 3.0% up on 58 occasions in the past year.

41.4%
Continuation Rate
24/58 times continued up
+0.52%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar up moves
Last similar move: Oct 01, 2026 (33.6%) → Next day: +7.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is QSI stock up today?

Options traders are heavily buying calls on QSI, with 79% of volume in calls. This suggests bullish institutional positioning.

Is QSI stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, QSI shows 70% confidence in today's move. Volume is high which supports the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the QSI stock price target?

QSI is currently trading at $1.54. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $1.51 - $1.59. See long-term price prediction →

Will QSI stock continue rising?

Our analysis shows a 65% probability that QSI's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $1.62 (resistance).

Is QSI stock oversold or overbought?

QSI's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 87.6. This indicates overbought conditions - the stock may be due for a pullback as buying pressure appears stretched.

What is the momentum for QSI stock?

QSI's 10-day momentum indicator is at 0.8. Positive momentum - the stock has mild upward pressure supporting the current trend.

Is QSI outperforming or underperforming the market?

QSI (+7.69%) is currently significantly outperforming the market (+7.0% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 0.74%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 1.02%.

What does MACD indicate for QSI?

QSI's MACD (0.12) is currently above the signal line (0.04), indicating a bullish trend. This technical signal suggests buying pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 37.8) is strong.

Is QSI in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, QSI is in a bullish trend. The price ($1.54) is trading above both the 20-day SMA ($0.86) and 50-day SMA ($0.81). This alignment typically indicates sustained upward momentum.

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