Quantum Computing Stocks To Keep An Eye On - December 18th - MarketBeat

Quantum Computing Stocks To Keep An Eye On - December 18th Written by MarketBeatUpdated December 21, 2025 ShareLink copied to clipboard. Image from MarketBeat Media, LLC.

Key Points MarketBeat's screener flagged D-Wave Quantum (QBTS), IonQ (IONQ), and Quantum Computing (QUBT) as the quantum computing stocks to watch, based on the highest dollar trading volume in recent days. D-Wave offers quantum systems and cloud access (Advantage hardware, Ocean SDK, and Leap cloud), IonQ provides general-purpose quantum machines via cloud marketplaces like AWS, Azure and Google, and Quantum Computing markets portable room‑temperature EQC Dirac systems along with quantum RNG and authentication products. These stocks provide exposure to a high‑potential but nascent industry and carry elevated risk, long commercialization timelines, and likely volatility due to technological uncertainty and speculative interest. Five stocks we like better than D-Wave Quantum. D-Wave Quantum, IonQ, and Quantum Computing are the five Quantum Computing stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. Quantum computing stocks are shares of publicly traded companies whose primary business or significant operations involve developing, producing, or enabling quantum computing technologies — including qubits and hardware, quantum software and algorithms, enabling materials and components, or cloud-based quantum services. For investors, these stocks offer exposure to a nascent, high‑potential sector but carry elevated risk, long commercialization timelines, and likely volatility due to technological uncertainty and speculative interest. These companies had the highest dollar trading volume of any Quantum Computing stocks within the last several days. Get D-Wave Quantum alerts:Sign UpD-Wave Quantum (QBTS)D-Wave Quantum Inc. develops and delivers quantum computing systems, software, and services worldwide. The company offers Advantage, a fifth-generation quantum computer; Ocean, a suite of open-source python tools; and Leap, a cloud-based service that provides real-time access to a live quantum computer, as well as access to Advantage, hybrid solvers, the Ocean software development kit, live code, demos, learning resources, and a vibrant developer community.Read Our Latest Research Report on QBTSIonQ (IONQ)IonQ, Inc. engages in the development of general-purpose quantum computing systems in the United States. It sells access to quantum computers of various qubit capacities. The company makes access to its quantum computers through cloud platforms, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) Amazon Braket, Microsoft's Azure Quantum, and Google's Cloud Marketplace, as well as through its cloud service.Read Our Latest Research Report on IONQQuantum Computing (QUBT)Quantum Computing Inc., an integrated photonics company, offers accessible and affordable quantum machines. The company offers Dirac systems are portable, low power, and room temperature qubit and qudit entropy quantum computers (EQC); reservoir computing; remote sensing; and single photon imaging. It also provides Quantum random number generator (uQRNG), a portable device that provides genuine random numbers directly from quantum processes; and quantum authentication which eliminates vulnerabilities inherent in classical cryptographic schemes by offering a comprehensive entanglement-based quantum cyber solution that seamlessly integrates into existing telecom fiber and communication infrastructure.Read Our Latest Research Report on QUBTRead MoreMarketBeat's Top Five Stocks to Own in December 2025Dollar General's Turnaround Could Send the Stock Higher in 2026Don’t Bet Against AppLovin: The Case Against the ShortsMicron’s Q1 Results Say “AI Bubble Is Far From Bursting”3 Cheap Dividend Stocks That Can Beat Inflation and Pay You to Wait3 New Year’s Resolution Stocks That Could Turn Around in 2026Should You Invest $1,000 in D-Wave Quantum Right Now?Before you consider D-Wave Quantum, you'll want to hear this.MarketBeat keeps track of Wall Street's top-rated and best performing research analysts and the stocks they recommend to their clients on a daily basis. MarketBeat has identified the five stocks that top analysts are quietly whispering to their clients to buy now before the broader market catches on... and D-Wave Quantum wasn't on the list.While D-Wave Quantum currently has a Moderate Buy rating among analysts, top-rated analysts believe these five stocks are better buys.View The Five Stocks Here (Almost) Everything You Need To Know About The EV MarketLooking to profit from the electric vehicle mega-trend? Enter your email address and we'll send you our list of which EV stocks show the most long-term potential.Get This Free Report Like this article? Share it with a colleague. Link copied to clipboard.

News From Our Partners Business When the world gets crazy, the smart investor invests in gold and silver Business Gen X Workers Staring Down a ‘Retirement Crisis,’ Apollo Chief Economist Warns Business Trump’s Policies Come With Unintended Consequences for Social Security Business SBA Orders More Than 4,300 Small Businesses to Produce Financial Records in Fraud Clampdown Business News Media Over-Reports Homicides By 4,300% in the US, Shows New Study Business Boeing Wins More Than $7 Billion in Pentagon Contracts Business Trump Proposes Cutting SSI to Nearly 400,000 Recipients: Could It Hurt You or Someone You Love? Business Here’s How Big Joe Biden’s Social Security Check Is — To the Dollar Discover moreDividend investing guideStock Profit CalculatorOptions Profit CalculatorRetirement planning servicesStock Research ToolsStock ScreenerFinancial literacy coursesMarket Data CalendarsFinancial calculators appStock analysis software tools Featured Articles and OffersWhat’s Up With SentinelOne? An Ultra-Deep Value OpportunityBy Thomas Hughes | January 5, 2026Your “birthright claim” just got activatedFrom Behind the Markets (Ad)The 3 Stocks That Crushed the S&P 500 in 2025By Ryan Hasson | December 31, 20252026 Sector Playbook: 3 Sectors Trading Below Fair ValueBy Chris Markoch | January 1, 2026Flying Cars and Rising Bars: The 2026 eVTOL Breakout BeginsBy Jeffrey Neal Johnson | January 6, 2026"I'm risking my reputation on this"From Crypto 101 Media (Ad)Hi Ho Silver Away! Silver Breaks $80 as Poor Man's Gold ExplodesBy Jeffrey Neal Johnson | January 2, 2026Oracle: A Hard Pass—or a Hard-to-Pass Opportunity?By Thomas Hughes | January 4, 2026 January Rally Is Here: These Stocks Are Surging to Start 2026MarketBeat TV | January 5, 2026Watch VideoRelated Videos5 Quantum Stocks That Could 10X Before 2030!MarketBeat TV | December 16, 2025Watch VideoBig Tech Just Reignited the Market: What's Moving NowMarketBeat TV | November 24, 2025Watch Video Stock ListsAll Stock Lists5G Biotech Blue Chip FAANG Gold Large Cap Marijuana Micro Cap Oil REITs Russell 2000 Small Cap Warren Buffett Investing ToolsCalendars and ToolsAnalyst RatingsCryptocurrency ScreenerCongressional TradingDividend IncreasesDividend CalculatorDividend CalendarEarnings AnnouncementsInsider TradesOptions Profit CalculatorPenny StocksPortfolio MonitoringShort InterestStock ComparisonsStock Market HolidaysStock Screener Search Headlines

Advanced Stock Screeners and Research Tools Use our seven stock screeners to find suitable stocks. Stay informed with MarketBeat's real-time news. Export data to Excel for personal analysis. Sign in to your free account to enjoy these benefits In-depth profiles and analysis for 20,000 public companies. Real-time analyst ratings, insider transactions, earnings data, and more. Our daily ratings and market update email newsletter. Sign in to your free account to enjoy all that MarketBeat has to offer.

Sign In Create Account Your Email Address: Email Address Required Your Password: Password Required Log In or Sign in with Facebook Sign in with Google Forgot your password?

Your Email Address: Please enter your email address. Please enter a valid email address Choose a Password: Please enter your password. Your password must be at least 8 characters long and contain at least 1 number, 1 letter, and 1 special character.

Create My Account (Free) or Sign in with Facebook Sign in with Google By creating a free account, you agree to our terms of service. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.