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Quantum Stocks With Growth Potential in April-May 2026: 4 Names Facing a May Reality Check

Quantum Stocks With Growth Potential in April-May 2026: 4 Names Facing a May Reality Check

IonQ, Rigetti, and D-Wave will report earnings between May 6 and May 12, with investors watching revenue, bookings, and cash burn. IonQ shares last traded at $43.08, Rigetti at $16.39, D-Wave at $18.11, and Quantum Computing Inc. at $8.57, all with negative price-to-earnings ratios. IonQ announced a quantum-safe network project in Florida. The sector faces pressure from new IPOs and SPACs.
D-Wave Quantum Stock Jumps Again as Nvidia’s Ising Launch Reignites Quantum Rally

D-Wave Quantum Stock Jumps Again as Nvidia’s Ising Launch Reignites Quantum Rally

D-Wave Quantum shares climbed about 5% Thursday, extending a 22.6% surge after Nvidia launched Ising, a new AI model family for quantum computing. D-Wave traded at $21.81, up from last year’s lows, and reported 2025 revenue of $24.6 million with first-quarter 2026 bookings topping $32.8 million. The company completed its $250 million Quantum Circuits acquisition in January. Market cap stood near $8.4 billion.
IonQ Stock Extends Rally After DARPA Win and Quantum Networking Breakthrough

IonQ Stock Extends Rally After DARPA Win and Quantum Networking Breakthrough

IonQ shares climbed 2.8% to $44.46 by midday Thursday after announcing a DARPA contract under the new HARQ program and linking two commercial quantum systems with photons. The company reported 2025 revenue of $130 million and projected up to $245 million for 2026. Peers Rigetti and D-Wave Quantum also gained after Nvidia launched new AI models for quantum calibration and error correction.
D-Wave Quantum Stock Jumps Again as Nvidia Ising Launch and CEO Pitch Put QBTS Back in Focus

D-Wave Quantum Stock Jumps Again as Nvidia Ising Launch and CEO Pitch Put QBTS Back in Focus

D-Wave Quantum shares rose about 8% in premarket trading Wednesday after a 15.8% jump Tuesday, following Nvidia’s release of open-source quantum AI models. CEO Alan Baratz promoted D-Wave as a commercial quantum player at Washington events, while a new bearish note warned the stock trades ahead of fundamentals. IonQ and Rigetti also surged Tuesday. D-Wave reported 2025 revenue of $24.6 million and recent bookings over $32.8 million.
IonQ Revenue Surge Puts Quantum Stocks Back in Focus, but QTUM ETF Shows Why Hype May Be Ahead

IonQ Revenue Surge Puts Quantum Stocks Back in Focus, but QTUM ETF Shows Why Hype May Be Ahead

IonQ reported 2025 revenue of $130 million, far ahead of D-Wave’s $24.6 million and Rigetti’s $7.1 million. IonQ shares rose about 4% by midday Monday, with Rigetti and D-Wave also higher. The Defiance Quantum ETF (QTUM) gained over 2% and now holds more than $3.5 billion in assets, though its four U.S. quantum stocks make up less than 3% of the fund.
Rigetti Computing Stock Price Falls as Investors Want Revenue, Not Just Quantum Progress

Rigetti Computing Stock Price Falls as Investors Want Revenue, Not Just Quantum Progress

Rigetti Computing shares fell 1.7% to $15.41 in late trading Thursday as investors trimmed exposure to quantum-computing stocks. The drop came despite Britain’s new £2 billion quantum initiative, which also failed to lift IonQ and D-Wave Quantum. Rigetti’s last update showed $7.1 million in 2023 revenue and a major India order due in late 2026. Traders await new catalysts as sector volatility persists.
IonQ stock jumps nearly 22% after results; 2026 revenue outlook and SkyWater deal in focus

IonQ stock jumps nearly 22% after results; 2026 revenue outlook and SkyWater deal in focus

IonQ shares jumped 21.7% to $40.88 after reporting fourth-quarter revenue of $61.9 million and a 2026 forecast above expectations. Trading volume reached 66.4 million shares. The company aims for an operational 256-qubit system by late 2026 and announced quantum-secured links in Romania. Wall Street targets diverged, with price estimates ranging from $35 to $100.
Quantum computing stocks rebound into holiday week as Rigetti swings back, earnings loom

Quantum computing stocks rebound into holiday week as Rigetti swings back, earnings loom

Quantum computing stocks closed higher Friday, with Rigetti up 7.2% and IonQ up 8.8%. TD Cowen downgraded Rigetti, citing funding needs and competition. U.S. markets close Monday for Presidents Day; IonQ and D-Wave report results later this month. Quantum Computing Inc completed its $97.5 million Luminar Semiconductor acquisition.
Quantum computing stocks rally: IonQ, Rigetti, D-Wave, QUBT prices jump as traders look to the week ahead

Quantum computing stocks rally: IonQ, Rigetti, D-Wave, QUBT prices jump as traders look to the week ahead

Shares of U.S.-listed quantum computing firms surged Friday, with IonQ up 15% and Rigetti, D-Wave, and Quantum Computing Inc gaining 18–21% as tech stocks rallied. IonQ rebounded after a short-seller report and ahead of its Feb. 25 results. Quantum Computing Inc jumped after announcing a $110 million acquisition. Trading volume was heavy across the sector.
Quantum computing stocks bounce hard: IonQ, Rigetti, D‑Wave rally as traders reset for a data-heavy week

Quantum computing stocks bounce hard: IonQ, Rigetti, D‑Wave rally as traders reset for a data-heavy week

IonQ, Rigetti, D‑Wave, and Quantum Computing Inc shares surged 15–21 percent Friday, erasing losses from the previous session. The rebound followed a Wall Street rally that sent the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. IonQ remains under scrutiny after a short-seller report questioned its Pentagon contract revenue. Investors await delayed U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
IonQ stock tumbles again as short-seller report hangs over quantum trade

IonQ stock tumbles again as short-seller report hangs over quantum trade

IonQ shares fell about 11% to $31.49 Thursday after Wolfpack Research released a short report questioning the company’s reliance on U.S. defense funding. IonQ denied the claims, calling them “false, misleading, and unsubstantiated.” Other quantum computing stocks, including Rigetti and D-Wave, also dropped sharply. Investors await IonQ’s February 25 earnings for further details.
Quantum computing stocks: IonQ, Rigetti Computing, D-Wave Quantum slide 7%-9% — what to watch next week

Quantum computing stocks: IonQ, Rigetti Computing, D-Wave Quantum slide 7%-9% — what to watch next week

Quantum computing stocks fell sharply Friday, with IonQ down 7.5%, Rigetti 8.4%, D-Wave 8.6%, Quantum Computing Inc 9.0%, and Arqit Quantum 8.9%. IonQ disclosed share issuances tied to its Skyloom and Seed Innovations acquisitions in a recent SEC filing. U.S. markets are closed for the weekend. The Feb. 6 jobs report and Big Tech earnings are the next major events.
Quantum computing stocks tumble into weekend: IonQ, Rigetti, D-Wave slide as rate jitters bite

Quantum computing stocks tumble into weekend: IonQ, Rigetti, D-Wave slide as rate jitters bite

Quantum computing stocks fell 7%–9% Friday, outpacing the Nasdaq’s 0.94% drop after U.S. producer prices rose 0.5% in December and Donald Trump named Kevin Warsh as his Fed chair pick. IonQ slid 7.5%, Rigetti 8.4%, D-Wave 8.6%, Quantum Computing Inc 9.0%, and Arqit 8.9%. Investors await a House funding vote Feb. 2 and jobs data Feb. 6.
IonQ stock rises as $1.8 billion SkyWater deal puts dilution and quantum chip roadmap in focus

IonQ stock rises as $1.8 billion SkyWater deal puts dilution and quantum chip roadmap in focus

IonQ shares rose 3.5% to $44.87 after announcing a $1.8 billion cash-and-stock deal to acquire SkyWater Technology for $35 per share. The offer gives SkyWater holders a 38% premium and would make them owners of 4.4% to 6.7% of the combined company. The deal awaits shareholder and regulatory approvals. SkyWater shares gained 3.3% to $33.43.
IonQ stock jumps in premarket as $1.8 billion SkyWater deal puts dilution and chips in focus

IonQ stock jumps in premarket as $1.8 billion SkyWater deal puts dilution and chips in focus

IonQ shares rose 3.8% to $45.01 in premarket trading Tuesday, recovering part of Monday’s 8.2% drop after announcing a $1.8 billion SkyWater Technology acquisition. The cash-and-stock deal awaits SkyWater shareholder and regulatory approval. IonQ forecasts 2025 revenue at or above its prior $106–110 million guidance. SEC filings and a SkyWater shareholder vote are expected soon.
IonQ stock flips lower after $1.8 billion SkyWater deal as traders weigh collar, cash and timing

IonQ stock flips lower after $1.8 billion SkyWater deal as traders weigh collar, cash and timing

IonQ shares fell 1.6% to $46.50 after announcing a $1.8 billion cash-and-stock deal to acquire SkyWater Technology. SkyWater shareholders will receive $35 per share, split between $15 cash and $20 in IonQ stock, with a collar to limit price swings. The deal is expected to close in Q2 or Q3 2026. IonQ’s next earnings report is due next month.
Quantum computing stocks slid Friday — what could move IonQ, Rigetti, D-Wave and QCi next week

Quantum computing stocks slid Friday — what could move IonQ, Rigetti, D-Wave and QCi next week

Quantum computing stocks fell sharply Friday, with D-Wave down 6.5% and Rigetti off 5.9%. Rigetti announced an $8.4 million order from India’s Centre for Development of Advanced Computing. D-Wave completed its acquisition of Quantum Circuits and plans to unveil its updated roadmap at its Jan. 27-28 conference. The Russell 2000 index dropped 1.8%, weighing on small-cap tech shares.
Quantum computing stocks slide into weekend: D-Wave, Rigetti, IonQ retreat as filings and Fed week loom

Quantum computing stocks slide into weekend: D-Wave, Rigetti, IonQ retreat as filings and Fed week loom

D-Wave Quantum fell 6.5% to $25.63 Friday, leading declines in U.S.-listed quantum computing stocks. Rigetti dropped 5.9%, IonQ 4.3%, and Quantum Computing Inc 4.4%. D-Wave’s recent SEC filings fueled dilution concerns, while Rigetti’s India order and analyst upgrade drew attention. Traders now await the Federal Reserve meeting and new earnings reports next week.
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    April 30, 2026, 10:25 AM EDT. Shares of Snap Inc. (SNAP), the company behind Snapchat, have surged 22% over the past month, outperforming the S&P 500's 12.2% gain and the Internet-software sector's 16.5% rise. Key to this momentum are revised earnings projections, with the current quarter's earnings estimate up 27.6% to $0.09 per share, a 125% increase year-over-year. The full fiscal year consensus estimate stands at $0.54, a 63.6% rise, while next year's forecast grew 8.2% to $0.66. Zacks Rank, a proprietary stock rating based on earnings estimate trends, positions Snap at #3 (Hold), reflecting positive but cautious market sentiment. Revenue growth forecasts underpin long-term earnings potential, supporting investor interest amid Snap's recent gains.

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