Quantum Computing 9 December 2025 - 21 December 2025

Quantum computing stocks face volatile trading in the holiday-shortened week of December 22–26, 2025, as Wall Street coverage and price targets increase. U.S. markets close early December 24 and remain shut December 25. Thin liquidity and new analyst reports could trigger sharp moves in IonQ, D-Wave, Rigetti, and Quantum Computing Inc. Key macro data releases may also sway sentiment.

Quantum computing stocks surged in focus this week after Wedbush, Mizuho, and Evercore ISI initiated coverage with bullish price targets for IonQ, Rigetti, and D-Wave. IonQ closed at $48.48, Rigetti at $23.76, D-Wave at $26.82, and Quantum Computing Inc. at $10.89 on Dec. 20. Analysts cited potential AI-driven demand, but noted the sector remains volatile and unprofitable.

IonQ, Rigetti, D-Wave Quantum, and Quantum Computing Inc. traded higher in Friday’s premarket after new contracts, partnerships, and bullish analyst coverage. IonQ rose 1.18% to $46.99, Rigetti gained 0.61% to $22.96, D-Wave climbed 1.41% to $25.24, and Quantum Computing Inc. advanced 0.97% to $10.44. IonQ announced a $60 million Swiss partnership extension and received a $100 price target from Jefferies.

IonQ shares rose 3% to $47.23 by midday Thursday after expanding its QuantumBasel partnership to over $60 million through 2029. Rigetti, D-Wave, and Quantum Computing Inc. also traded higher. The gains followed recent losses tied to renewed AI bubble concerns and were fueled by fresh analyst coverage and M&A headlines. Trading volumes spiked across the group.