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Rigetti Computing's Quantum Viability Doubts vs. IBM's Progress

Analysis based on 10 articles · First reported Jan 30, 2026 · Last updated Feb 25, 2026

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Attention
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Market Impact

The market is impacted by the differing prospects of quantum computing companies, with Rigetti Computing facing skepticism due to its lack of commercial viability and profitability, while IBM is seen as a more stable and promising investment in the sector. This highlights the speculative nature of early-stage quantum computing investments versus established tech giants.

Quantum computing Technology
Event Summary

The event discusses the commercial viability of quantum computing, specifically comparing Rigetti Computing and IBM. Rigetti Computing is highlighted for its current lack of commercial viability, low qubit count, and unprofitability, with analysts not expecting profits until at least 2030. In contrast, IBM is presented as a safer investment in quantum computing due to its longer research history, significant orders, and strong financial performance. IBM anticipates having a commercially viable fault-tolerant quantum computer by 2029, while Rigetti Computing is estimated to be at least five years away from the 1 million-qubit threshold needed for commercial viability.

Key Actions
60 Rigetti Computing losing about $350 million a year
60 IBM earned $10.6 billion in profit over the past year
50 IBM racked up more than $1 billion in orders for quantum tests
40 Rigetti Computing missed earnings in the fourth quarter
Entities Involved
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Rigetti Computing
Rigetti Computing is facing challenges in achieving commercial viability for its quantum computers, with a significant gap in qubit count and accuracy compared to industry estimates. The company is currently unprofitable and not expected to earn profits through at least 2030.
Importance 80 Sentiment -20
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IBM
IBM is presented as a more financially viable and safer investment in quantum computing, with a longer research history, significant orders for quantum explorations, and a diversified, profitable business. IBM expects to have a commercially viable fault-tolerant quantum computer by 2029.
Importance 70 Sentiment 20
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John Bromels
John Bromels highlighted the risk for Rigetti Computing stock, suggesting it could be years before its commercial viability is known.
Importance 10 Sentiment 0
Relationships
Rigetti Computing related ↔ IBM
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