Rigetti (RGTI) Slides ~6% as Earnings Loom: What to Watch on November 7, 2025

7 November 2025

Rigetti Computing, Inc. (NASDAQ: RGTI) traded lower on Friday ahead of next week’s quarterly numbers, extending a mid‑week pullback that followed a high‑profile analyst downgrade and fresh reminders of the sector’s volatility. Here are the key moves and storylines investors are focused on today.

Today’s market move (Nov 7)

Price/volume: As of ~16:05 UTC, RGTI changed hands near $32.25, down about 6.1% intraday, with elevated turnover (~20.9M shares). Intraday range: $32.15–$34.33. (See live chart above.)
Context: The weakness follows B. Riley’s shift to Neutral earlier this week (while lifting its target to $42), a call that flagged near‑term execution and funding risks even as it acknowledged recent contract wins. ^[1]

What’s new today

Earnings preview headlines: Coverage today centers on expectations for Monday’s report. Benzinga highlights a consensus EPS around –$0.04 for Q3 2025. Zacks (via Sharewise) pegs revenue near $2.39 million and EPS around –$0.05—underscoring modest top‑line expectations and a still‑loss‑making profile. ^[2]
Investor take pieces: Fresh analysis this morning from The Motley Fool (syndicated on Yahoo/AOL) frames the debate around Rigetti’s five‑year path and ambitious scaling roadmap—useful context as the company approaches year‑end milestones. ^[3]

The week in review: why shares are on edge

Downgrade after a big run: On Nov 3, B. Riley Securities cut Rigetti to Neutral (target to $42 from $35), citing valuation, heavy reliance on government work, and the need for clearer updates on error rates and system scaling. Barron’s noted that, despite the call, shares were still up roughly triple‑digits in 2025. ^[4]
Sector volatility spotlight: A Nov 5Reuters deep‑dive described a “roller‑coaster” across quantum names—and flagged Rigetti’s outsized swing from about $1 to intrayear highs near $58, with fundamentals still catching up to expectations. ^[5]

Key date & how to follow

Q3 2025 results:Monday, Nov 10 (after market close)
Conference call:Tuesday, Nov 11 at 8:30 a.m. ET
Rigetti confirmed both in an Oct 28 investor notice. ^[6]

Street expectations heading into Monday

EPS: ~–$0.04 to –$0.05 (varies by source). ^[7]
Revenue: Around $2.39 million for Q3. ^[8]

Why it matters: With valuation elevated after a huge year, even small top‑line or margin surprises—and the tone of 2026 funding visibility—can move the stock disproportionately.

Catalysts and watch‑items

2025 technical milestones: Management has guided to a 100‑qubit system by year‑end; the Street will parse any timing and performance updates closely. ^[9]
Government programs & contracts: The company’s $5.8M, three‑year Air Force Research Laboratory award (Sept 18) put a spotlight on quantum networking; color on program cadence and revenue recognition will be key. ^[10]
Sector signals: Macro headlines and peer news continue to amplify moves across quantum names, as highlighted by Reuters’ sector piece this week. ^[11]

Risk check

Funding concentration: Heavy exposure to U.S. public‑sector budgets can make near‑term bookings sensitive to federal timelines. ^[12]
Execution vs. ambition: Investors want clear, measurable progress on error reduction, system reliability, and scaling—not just roadmap targets. ^[13]
Valuation & volatility: The stock’s explosive 2025 rally leaves a narrow margin for error, as recent swings illustrate. ^[14]

Bottom line

On Nov 7, 2025, Rigetti shares are under pressure as traders square a lofty year‑to‑date run with a pivotal Q3 print just ahead. The setup is binary: modest revenue and loss numbers likely matter less than milestone clarity, contract visibility, and 2026 guidance color. Expect outsized reactions to even incremental updates on qubits, fidelities, and federal program timing. ^[15]

Sources for today’s coverage

Benzinga: Earnings preview and EPS view. ^[16]
Zacks/Sharewise: Q3 revenue/EPS consensus context. ^[17]
The Motley Fool (via Yahoo/AOL): Investor perspective on Rigetti’s five‑year outlook. ^[18]
Barron’s: Analyst downgrade details and roadmap commentary. ^[19]
Reuters: Quantum sector volatility framing. ^[20]
Rigetti IR / GlobeNewswire: Q3 reporting schedule; AFRL $5.8M networking award. ^[21]

Disclosure: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.

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References

1. www.barrons.com, 2. www.benzinga.com, 3. finance.yahoo.com, 4. www.barrons.com, 5. www.reuters.com, 6. investors.rigetti.com, 7. www.benzinga.com, 8. www.sharewise.com, 9. www.barrons.com, 10. www.globenewswire.com, 11. www.reuters.com, 12. www.barrons.com, 13. www.barrons.com, 14. www.reuters.com, 15. www.barrons.com, 16. www.benzinga.com, 17. www.sharewise.com, 18. finance.yahoo.com, 19. www.barrons.com, 20. www.reuters.com, 21. investors.rigetti.com

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