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Rigetti Shares Slide After Q3 Miss as Analysts Split on Path Forward

The quantum firm is prioritizing multi‑year R&D milestones funded by roughly $600 million in cash.

Overview

  • Rigetti fell roughly 9% in the latest session, extending a multi‑day decline after its third‑quarter report.
  • Revenue came in at about $1.94 million, down year over year and below forecasts, and the company reported a significantly wider GAAP net loss.
  • Management reaffirmed a hardware roadmap targeting a 100‑plus‑qubit chiplet‑based system by late 2025, a 150‑plus‑qubit system in 2026, and a 1,000‑plus‑qubit platform in 2027.
  • The company said its cash and investments total around $600 million, providing at least a year of runway, with spending focused on research and system development and plans for an Italy subsidiary.
  • Analysts offered mixed views—Craig‑Hallum stayed Buy, Benchmark trimmed its Buy target, and B. Riley remained Neutral—while Jim Cramer advised investors to sell half their position.