D-Wave Quantum Stock Hits Pause After AT&T Deal Rally

Shares of semiconductor and chip-related companies are trading lower after reports suggesting that OpenAI's annualized revenue is approximately $20 billion less than previously indicated, which may weaken demand and pricing sentiment in sectors exposed to compute buildout.

Should You Buy These 4 Quantum Computing Stocks Before 2027?

The article examines four quantum computing stocks—IonQ, Rigetti Computing, D-Wave Quantum, and IBM—ahead of the potential $100 billion market by 2035. While all four companies have sufficient cash reserves to continue operations, the pure-play quantum stocks (IonQ, Rigetti, D-Wave) remain unprofitable with extremely high price-to-sales ratios and uncertain paths to commercialization. IBM, as a diversified tech company with quantum computing initiatives, offers a lower-risk alternative but has underperformed the market recently.

What's Going On With IonQ Stock Today?

IonQ stock gains in premarket trading after advancing to the final stage of DARPA’s Quantum Benchmarking Initiative under a $300 million agreement.

IonQ Advances To Final Stage C Of DARPA's Quantum Benchmarking Initiative Under Agreement Worth Up To $300M, Will Deliver Multiple Generations Of Quantum Systems For Independent Validation

D-Wave Quantum vs. Rigetti Computing: Which Cutting Edge Quantum Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

D-Wave Quantum and Rigetti Computing are both early-stage quantum computing companies with significant cash burn and unproven commercial roadmaps. D-Wave shows stronger revenue growth at 180% YoY ($24.6M) with increasing commercial adoption, while Rigetti has lower revenue ($7.1M, down 34% YoY) but received a potential $100M government contract. The author recommends Rigetti for long-term investors seeking a potential home run due to its technological prowess and deeper government support, despite both companies trading at high valuations with negative earnings.

QBTS Investigation: Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP Encourages D-Wave Quantum Inc. Investors to Contact the Firm

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NASDAQ: QBTS) is under investigation for potential federal securities law violations following disappointing Q2 2026 financial results ($3.08M revenue vs. $4.03-4.08M expected) and the resignation of its CFO. The company's stock fell over 9% on two separate occasions in August 2026. A securities litigation law firm is encouraging affected investors to contact them regarding potential legal claims.