Rigetti Computing Surges 14.38% on $2.13 Billion Volume Climbs to 31st in Market Activity

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Rigetti, a pioneer in full-stack , remains a speculative play due to its lack of profitability and declining revenue over three years. While its focus on on-premises quantum systems with 24–84 qubits positions it as an early entrant in a transformative sector, analysts caution that the company has no path to profitability before 2031 at the earliest. , Rigetti’s survival hinges on maintaining its current financial trajectory without accelerated cash outflows.

The stock’s volatility underscores the broader quantum computing sector’s sensitivity to market sentiment. Unlike established tech giants, Rigetti lacks a diversified business model, making its valuation heavily reliant on investor enthusiasm for long-term quantum advancements. Analysts emphasize the high-risk, high-reward profile of the stock, with no guarantees of commercial viability or sustained funding.

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