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Quantum Computing Stocks Surge, But Concerns Loom
Quantum computing companies IonQ, Rigetti Computing, D-Wave Quantum, and Quantum Computing Inc. saw stock prices soar as much as 829% over the past year, with IonQ’s sales projected to increase from $108 million to $315 million by 2027. However, analysts warn of a potential bubble burst in 2026, as many of these companies are currently losing money and relying on equity offerings to stay afloat.
According to the Boston Consulting Group, quantum computing could generate $450 billion to $850 billion in economic value by 2040. Nonetheless, the high price-to-sales ratios for these stocks—IonQ at 146, Rigetti at 981, D-Wave at 270, and Quantum Computing Inc. at 2,990—indicate the risk of an impending correction, as investors have historically overestimated the adoption rates of emerging technologies.
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