Why Rigetti Computing Stock Surged This Week
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By Keith Noonan – Mar 1, 2026 at 4:27PM ESTKey PointsQuantum-computing investors got some good news this week with IonQ's better-than-expected Q4 results. IonQ's Q4 results and guidance have raised expectations for Rigetti's own quarterly report on March 4. Rigetti Computing (RGTI 6.54%) stock managed to record strong gains over the last week despite bearish pressures for the broader market. The company's share price rose 9.4% over the stretch even though the S&P 500 index fell 0.4% and the Nasdaq Composite index declined 1%. Rigetti saw valuation gains supported by bullish indicators for the broader quantum computing space. IonQ posted fourth-quarter results that were much better than expected, and that seemingly boosted expectations for Rigetti's upcoming quarterly report. Image source: Getty Images. Rigetti stock got a lift from IonQ's Q4 report IonQ released its fourth-quarter results after the market closed on Feb. 25, reporting a non-GAAP (adjusted) loss of $0.20 per share on sales of $61.89 million. The performance came in significantly ahead of the average analyst estimates, which had called for an adjusted loss of $0.23 per share on revenue of $40.38 million. ExpandNASDAQ: RGTIRigetti ComputingToday's Change(-6.54%) $-1.22Current Price$17.42Key Data PointsMarket Cap$5.7BDay's Range$16.63 - $18.1752wk Range$6.86 - $58.15Volume26MAvg Vol33MGross Margin-6849.48% IonQ's guidance for sales to be between $225 million and $245 million this year also far surpassed Wall Street's target for sales of $192.6 million. Valuations across the quantum industry got a boost from IonQ's better-than-expected Q4 results and guidance, and Rigetti benefited from the trend. What's next for Rigetti? Rigetti stock will likely continue to see high levels of trading volatility in the near term. With geopolitical volatility likely to take center stage in the next week of trading, highly growth-dependent tech plays could face pullbacks. Rigetti is scheduled to report its fourth-quarter results and host an investor conference call after the market closes on March 4. After IonQ's strong quarterly results, the pressure is on for Rigetti to deliver its own performance beats or risk being seen as falling behind in the quantum race. Read NextFeb 27, 2026 •By Johnny RiceWhy Rigetti Computing Stock Slumped on FridayFeb 27, 2026 •By Johnny RiceWhere Will Rigetti Computing Be in 5 Years?Feb 25, 2026 •By Rich SmithForget Rigetti Computing: This Dividend‑Paying Powerhouse Has a Much Stronger UpsideFeb 24, 2026 •By Johnny RiceWhere Will Rigetti Computing Be by 2030?Feb 21, 2026 •By Johnny RiceVanguard Owns 36 Million Shares of Rigetti Computing. Here's Why That $577 Million Position Doesn't Mean What You Think It Does.Feb 20, 2026 •By Johnny Rice2 Incredibly Popular Stocks to Sell Before They PlummetAbout the AuthorKeith Noonan is a contributing writer at The Motley Fool covering technology, consumer goods, and other sectors. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Boston College.TMFNoonsStocks MentionedRigetti ComputingNASDAQ: RGTI$17.53(-5.98%)-$1.12S&P 500 IndexSNPINDEX: ^GSPC$6,878.88(-0.43%)-$29.98NASDAQ Composite IndexNASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC$22,668.21(-0.92%)-$210.17IonQNYSE: IONQ$38.30(-6.31%)-$2.58*Average returns of all recommendations since inception. Cost basis and return based on previous market day close.