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Rigetti Could Have Huge Upside, but This Problem Won't Go Away

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⚡ Quantum Brief
Rigetti expanded its U.K. operations in April 2026, bolstering its long-term quantum computing strategy amid fierce industry competition. Despite strategic growth, the company faces persistent challenges: weak revenue, a high valuation, and a significant gap between ambitions and execution. Investors see Rigetti’s stock as both compelling and risky, with its potential upside offset by financial instability and unproven scalability. Recent volatility reflects broader quantum sector trends, as Rigetti’s stock swings contrast with rivals like D-Wave and IonQ, which show diverging revenue patterns. Analysts remain divided—some predict a rebound, while others warn of further declines if execution fails to match its bold quantum hardware and software roadmap.
Rigetti Could Have Huge Upside, but This Problem Won't Go Away

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By Rick Orford – Apr 21, 2026 at 11:00AM ESTRigetti (RGTI 4.58%) just made a major expansion in the U.K. that could strengthen its long-term quantum story, but weak revenue, rich valuation, and a wide execution gap still make this a high-risk call. That tension is exactly why the stock looks so compelling, and so dangerous, right now. Stock prices used were the market prices of April 8, 2026. The video was published on April 17, 2026. Read NextApr 20, 2026 •By John BallardRigetti Computing vs. D-Wave Quantum: Navigating Volatile Revenue TrendsApr 15, 2026 •By Keith NoonanRigetti Computing Is Skyrocketing Today -- Is the Quantum Stock a Buy Right Now?Apr 15, 2026 •By Rich SmithWhy Rigetti Computing Stock Keeps Going UpApr 14, 2026 •By John BallardRigetti Computing vs. IonQ: Diverging Trends in Quarterly RevenueApr 13, 2026 •By David Jagielski, CPADown More Than 30% This Year, Has Rigetti Computing Stock Bottomed Out?Apr 13, 2026 •By Anthony Di PizioPrediction: This Will Be Rigetti Computing's Stock Price in 1 YearAbout the AuthorRick is a Wall Street Journal best-selling author with over 20 years of experience trading stocks and options. The most authoritative publications, including Good Morning America, Washington Post, Yahoo Finance, MSN, Business Insider, NBC, FOX, CBS, and ABC News, cover his work. His passion is business, and he works tirelessly to deliver content in an easy-to-understand manner. In 2018, Rick wrote The Financially Independent Millennial to inspire his readers with his story about becoming financially independent at age 35 despite not learning about money when he was younger. His books are easy to read and often refer to key points that “He would tell his younger self.” When not thinking about business, Rick writes (mainly about cruise ship travel) for his travel blog and is an enthusiast of fast cars, technology, & cooking.CMFrickorfordStocks MentionedRigetti ComputingNASDAQ: RGTI$18.93(-3.62%)-$0.71*Average returns of all recommendations since inception. Cost basis and return based on previous market day close.

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