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D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) and Nasdaq's (NDAQ) financial crime management unit Nasdaq Verafin said Monday
Three quantum computing stocks have lost nearly half their value in 2026, yet revenue is surging and governments keep signing contracts. The setup for a violent reversal may already be in place.
D-Wave Quantum’s recent past announcement that it was added to the NASDAQ Composite Index followed news that AT&T would expand its use of the company’s quantum computing technology across multiple network operations workflows. AT&T reported cutting a key network optimization workload from about one hour to less than 15 seconds using D-Wave’s annealing-based system, underscoring the technology’s operational impact. Next, we’ll explore how AT&T’s broader adoption of D-Wave’s annealing quantum...
IBM and research partners show how quantum calculations can be checked for accuracy in real time in three new papers.
There’s no denying it: the quantum-computing sector has been unwound. Over the past month, pure-play quantum stocks have sold off sharply as investors pulled capital out of high-multiple and often pre-profit tech. For example, IonQ (NYSE:IONQ) shares are down 39% over the trailing month, with the stock changing hands midday Wednesday at $32.86. Rigetti Computing ... IonQ, Rigetti, and D-Wave Quantum Are Down 30% in a Month. Is More Pain Coming for Quantum Computing Stocks?
D-Wave's record bookings, expanding backlog and stronger commercial traction give it the edge over Rigetti ahead of second-quarter earnings.
NVDA-led AI infrastructure concerns sparked a pullback in quantum stocks, but D-Wave Quantum and Rigetti Computing remain backed by strong commercial momentum.
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed up +0.02%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.51%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.32%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) rose +0.02%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...
In the quantum space, commercial traction is often the strongest signal of progress. D-Wave unveiled an expanded partnership with AT&T on Monday to use its signature annealing quantum computers. AT&T isn’t a new collaborator; D-Wave first teased the relationship earlier this year, when representatives from the telecom giant appeared at D-Wave’s annual user conference.
AT&T will expand the use of D-Wave's quantum technology across its network operations as part of a new agreement.
D-Wave shares popped amid an expanded AT&T deal with earnings due for quantum computing stocks in early August.
Rigetti Computing and Quantum Computing face a July pullback, but upcoming Q2 results and lofty price targets keep attention on the quantum computing sector.
Rigetti and QUBT have pulled back after a strong quarter, but Wall Street price targets still imply triple-digit upside as Q2 earnings approach.
QBTS expects modest Q2 growth as revenue timing, RPOs and system transactions shape its 2026 recognition pattern, with more revenues in H2.
There's more than one way to get exposure to quantum computing.
Recent analyst actions have turned more positive on D-Wave Quantum (QBTS), with upward shifts in consensus earnings estimates and an improved Zacks Rank following a sharp share price pullback and technically oversold trading conditions. See our latest analysis for D-Wave Quantum. D-Wave Quantum's share price has been volatile, with a 1 day share price return of 6.46% after a series of declines that left the 30 day share price return down 27.91% and the year to date share price return down...
Quantinuum-SoftBank's commercialization push puts D-Wave Quantum and Rigetti Computing in focus, with analyst price targets implying 100%+ upside.
Quantum computing could be the next big technological innovation.
IonQ faces mounting pressure as deep losses, long revenue cycles and execution risks test whether growth can keep pace with its ambitious quantum roadmap.
The individuals who know IonQ, Rigetti Computing, and D-Wave Quantum best are sending all the wrong signals.
RGTI's $569 million cash position and debt-free balance sheet support its long-term quantum roadmap and global expansion plans.
Investors hope that D-Wave Quantum can tap into quantum computing's immense potential.
Options trader Andrew Keene is tracking large institutional call buying in X-Energy, Oklo, and IonQ, all down sharply from highs, betting on rebounds in these oversold, pre-revenue stocks.
D-WAVE QUANTUM (QBTS) has become technically an oversold stock now, which implies exhaustion of the heavy selling pressure on it. This, combined with strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in revising earnings estimates higher, indicates a potential trend reversal for the stock in the near term.