Quantum Rivals Clash: D-Wave vs Rigetti – Which Stock Will Skyrocket in 2026?
Quantum computing remains an emerging field, and D-Wave and Rigetti represent two very different approaches. D-Wave (NYSE: QBTS) is a veteran in quantum annealing – a specialized model for optimization problems. In mid-2025 the company rolled out its 6th‑generation Advantage2 annealer dwavequantum.com dwavequantum.com. Its latest results show solid progress: Q2 2025 revenue of $3.1M (up 42% YOY) and broad customer engagements, but still huge losses. CEO Alan Baratz emphasized the quarter’s achievements: “we brought to market our sixth‑generation quantum computer… ended the quarter with a record $819 million in cash,” and said D-Wave is “confident in our ability to continue delivering long‑term value” dwavequantum.com. Much of the