Unfortunate News Hides Behind Rigetti's 1300% Surge
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By Rick Orford – Feb 19, 2026 at 4:00PM ESTNASDAQ: RGTIRigetti ComputingMarket Cap$5.3BToday's Changeangle-down(2.56%) $0.41Current Price$16.59Price as of February 19, 2026 at 3:58 PM ETRigetti's stock has exploded, but its ability to overcome certain risks will decide whether this rally survives the rest of the decade.Rigetti Computing (RGTI +2.56%) has delivered one of the most explosive rallies in speculative tech, yet revenue remains tiny and execution risk is high. I break down what Rigetti has actually built, how dilution factors in, and what could determine success by 2030. Stock prices used were the market prices of Feb. 9, 2026. The video was published on Feb. 17, 2026. Read NextFeb 17, 2026 •By Anthony Di PizioCathie Wood's Ark Invest Just Delivered Bad News for Quantum Computing Stock Rigetti ComputingFeb 17, 2026 •By Dave KovaleskiDown 72%, Should You Buy the Dip on Rigetti Computing?Feb 17, 2026 •By Lyle DalyShould You Invest $500 in Rigetti Computing Right Now?Feb 13, 2026 •By Howard SmithWhy Did Rigetti Computing Stock Plunge This Week?Feb 8, 2026 •By John BromelsIs Rigetti Stock (RGTI) a Buy Now?Feb 7, 2026 •By Keithen DruryWhere Will Rigetti Computing Be in 3 Years?About 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$16.59 (+2.56%) $+0.41*Average returns of all recommendations since inception. Cost basis and return based on previous market day close.