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Rigetti Computing (RGTI) has a market cap of $5.34B as of September 2026 — #4 of the 13 pure-play quantum computing stocks by market value.
Rigetti Computing is a full-stack quantum-classical computing company using superconducting qubits. It fabricates its own chips at Fab-1 and provides cloud access through Quantum Cloud Services (QCS).
Sector
Technology
Industry
Computer Hardware
Employees
162
Founded
2013
Headquarters
Berkeley, CA
Shares Outstanding
333.7M
Quantum Division
https://www.rigetti.com/technology
Physical Qubits
107 active
Cepheus-1-108Q
2Q Gate Fidelity
99.1%
1Q Gate Fidelity
99.9%
Hardware Type
Physical Qubits (Superconducting, Modular Chiplet)
Cloud Access
Roadmap Target
Lyra (336 qubits, late 2026 narrow advantage target); 1,000+ qubits by end of 2027; utility-scale ~2027–2029
Cepheus-1-108Q uses a modular 12×9-qubit chiplet architecture and became generally available in April 2026. Rigetti's Q2 2026 results reported approximately 99.9% median 1Q fidelity, approximately 99.1% median 2Q fidelity and approximately 60 ns gate speed; the live system count remained 107 active at the last verification. Ankaa-3 (84Q) was the prior GA system.
Competing Approaches
Big tech companies using the same Superconducting approach
Willow (105 qubits) achieved below-threshold error correction (Dec 2024); first verifiable quantum advantage via the Quantum Echoes (OTOC) algorithm — 13,000× faster than the top classical supercomputer, published in Nature (Oct 2025); expanded into neutral-atom quantum computing (Mar 2026); reinforcement-learning calibration improved logical stability 3.5× and reduced surface-code quantum-memory errors below one per 1,000 cycles (Jul 2026)
Useful quantum computing beyond classical simulation by 2029
Willow
105
qubits
Nighthawk r2 (Aug 2026) combines 120 programmable qubits, 218 couplers and 120 independent reset elements; it executes 100,000+ circuits per second, up to 25× Heron throughput, and delivered accurate results on circuits with 7,500+ gates, achieving IBM's 2026 roadmap milestone. Experimental Loon (112 qubits) demonstrates fault-tolerant hardware building blocks; IBM completed its acquisition of HRL Laboratories in Aug 2026.
First examples of quantum advantage in 2026; fault-tolerant Starling (200 logical qubits, 100 million gates) in 2029; Blue Jay (2,000 logical qubits, 1 billion gates) by 2033+
Nighthawk r2
120
qubits
Static data · These are diversified companies — not pure-play quantum investments · Updated Apr 2025
Total Cashⓘ
$393.71M
TTM Cash Burnⓘ
$60.72M
per year (TTM)
Cash Runwayⓘ
78 mo
Total Debtⓘ
$0.00
Red bars = cash burn (negative operating CF). Green = cash-flow positive. Source: SEC EDGAR 10-Q filings.
Total Revenueⓘ
$7.09M
Revenue Growth (YoY)ⓘ
-34.3%
Gross Marginsⓘ
29.12%
Operating Marginsⓘ
-1194.41%
Net Marginsⓘ
-3050.37%
Total Debtⓘ
$0.00
P/E Ratio (TTM)ⓘ
—
EPS (TTM)ⓘ
$-0.7000
Price / Bookⓘ
9.93
EPS (TTM)ⓘ
$-0.7000
Unprofitable
P/E Ratioⓘ
—
Price / Bookⓘ
9.93
Price-to-Book
1Y
3Y
5Y
Source: price_history vs SPY · Periods where price history is unavailable are hidden
Total Obligated
$12.10M
Awards Found
14
Source: USAspending.gov · Updated quarterly
Source: SEC EDGAR XBRL · 10-K and 10-Q filings · Rising trend = dilution
Rigetti Computing went public via SPAC merger with Supernova Partners Acquisition Company II (2022-03). SPAC warrants allow holders to buy shares at the strike price — exercising them creates new shares and dilutes existing holders.
Strike Price
$11.50
Outstanding
8.4M
Dilution Ceiling
$97.02M
Dilution ceiling = outstanding warrants × strike price. Outstanding count changes as warrants are exercised or expire — sourced from latest SEC 10-K/20-F.
Latest Short Vol %
64.2%
2026-09-16
Short Volume
4,052,369
| Date | Short Vol | Total Vol | Short % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-16 | 4,052,369 | 6,311,810 | 64.2% |
| 2026-09-09 | 5,386,519 | 8,612,435 | 62.5% |
| 2026-09-04 | 2,982,125 | 4,966,976 | 60% |
| 2026-09-02 | 2,852,641 | 4,515,725 | 63.2% |
| 2026-08-28 | 4,400,861 | 6,542,016 | 67.3% |
| 2026-08-26 | 4,560,790 | 6,768,934 | 67.4% |
| 2026-08-21 | 6,641,339 | 10,722,729 | 61.9% |
| 2026-08-19 | 4,563,050 | 8,048,014 | 56.7% |
| 2026-08-12 | 4,078,453 | 7,177,963 | 56.8% |
| 2026-08-06 | 5,053,203 | 9,035,805 | 55.9% |
Source: FINRA CNMS · Not the same as total short interest (outstanding positions) · Updated daily
Total Citations
44,193
Indexed Works
297
Avg Citations / Work
148.8
Source: OpenAlex · Citations to papers affiliated with Rigetti Computing · Updated weekly · View institution ↗
Scaling Alternating-Bias-Assisted Annealing for Precision Transmon Frequency Targeting on Superconducting Quantum Processors
Automating detection of Two-Level Systems in Superconducting Qubits
How Far Can You Do Nothing On a Quantum Computer?
Scalable quantum simulation of continuous-time generative models via tensor networks
Equivariant Continuous Normalizing Flows with Offline Sampling for Fermionic Ground State Estimation
Real-Time Quantum Error Correction System Stack: Architecture, Algorithms, and Engineering Practice
Measuring Control-Plane Openness in Near-Term Quantum Computing: A Rubric, Its Validation, and an Application to Thirteen Vendor Stacks
Option Pricing on Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum Computers: A Quantum Neural Network Approach
Source: arXiv.org API · Papers mentioning company name · Updated every 48 hours
Source: StockTwits · last 30 messages · updated every 4h
Source: Company newsroom (direct) + wire services (GlobeNewswire, PR Newswire) via Finnhub
Articles indexed every 4h · Sentiment scored via Loughran-McDonald financial word lists (bullish/bearish keyword frequency). Not ML-based — scores reflect word presence only and may not capture context or sarcasm.
SEC Filings & Earnings Reports
View annual, quarterly, and material-event filings on SEC EDGAR
FY 2025
Rigetti FY2025: Revenue grows YoY amid continued deep losses; $250M Quanta partnership anchors scale-up strategy
FY 2024
Rigetti Computing burns cash in FY2024 while launching 84-qubit Ankaa-3 and securing Quanta deal
Plans to release a 36-qubit modular system by mid-2025 (targeting 2x error rate reduction) and a 100+ qubit system by end of 2025. Quanta collaboration expected to fund component development. Additional capital raises likely required.
FY 2023
Rigetti Computing burns cash in quantum R&D push; runway extends only to mid-2025
Company targets 99% 2-qubit gate fidelity on Ankaa-3 (84-qubit) by end of 2024, then plans to scale to a 336-qubit Lyra system; near-term survival contingent on raising additional capital before early Q3 2025.
FY 2022
Rigetti Computing posts widening losses in FY2022 as quantum startup burns cash post-SPAC merger
Management expects continued operating losses for the foreseeable future. Near-term focus is on refining Ankaa-1 84-qubit system performance, targeting external customer launch, then scaling to Ankaa-2 and eventually the 336-qubit Lyra system. Additional capital raise anticipated by late 2024/early 2025.
FY 2021
Revenue
$0.00
Net Income
-$23.20M
Cash
$532.44K
Supernova II SPAC posts $23.2M net loss in FY2021; Rigetti merger pending with $147.5M PIPE
Completion of the Rigetti business combination is targeted; if not consummated by March 4, 2023, the SPAC must liquidate and redeem public shares at trust value (~$10.00/share). No operating revenue until deal closes.
10-K · 10-Q · 20-F · 40-F · 6-K filings
All Filings ↗| Date Filed | Form | Period Covered | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-06 | 10-Q | 2026-06-30 | EDGAR ↗ |
| 2026-05-11 | 10-Q | 2026-03-31 | EDGAR ↗ |
| 2026-03-04 | 10-K | 2025-12-31 | EDGAR ↗ |
| 2025-11-10 | 10-Q | 2025-09-30 | EDGAR ↗ |
| 2025-08-12 | 10-Q | 2025-06-30 | EDGAR ↗ |
| 2025-05-12 | 10-Q | 2025-03-31 | EDGAR ↗ |
| 2025-03-07 | 10-K | 2024-12-31 | EDGAR ↗ |
| 2024-11-12 | 10-Q | 2024-09-30 | EDGAR ↗ |
| 2024-08-08 | 10-Q | 2024-06-30 | EDGAR ↗ |
| 2024-05-09 | 10-Q | 2024-03-31 | EDGAR ↗ |
| 2024-03-14 | 10-K | 2023-12-31 | EDGAR ↗ |
| 2023-11-09 | 10-Q | 2023-09-30 | EDGAR ↗ |
| 2023-08-10 | 10-Q | 2023-06-30 | EDGAR ↗ |
| 2023-05-11 | 10-Q | 2023-03-31 | EDGAR ↗ |
| 2023-03-27 | 10-K | 2022-12-31 | EDGAR ↗ |
| 2022-11-30 | 10-Q/A | 2022-06-30 | EDGAR ↗ |
| 2022-11-30 | 10-Q/A | 2022-03-31 | EDGAR ↗ |
| 2022-11-22 | 10-Q | 2022-09-30 | EDGAR ↗ |
| 2022-08-12 | 10-Q | 2022-06-30 | EDGAR ↗ |
| 2022-05-16 | 10-Q | 2022-03-31 | EDGAR ↗ |
| 2022-02-23 | 10-K | 2021-12-31 | EDGAR ↗ |
| 2021-11-15 | 10-Q | 2021-09-30 | EDGAR ↗ |
| 2021-08-13 | 10-Q | 2021-06-30 | EDGAR ↗ |
| 2021-06-16 | 10-Q | 2021-03-31 | EDGAR ↗ |
Source: SEC EDGAR · Annual: 10-K / 20-F / 40-F · Quarterly: 10-Q / 6-K · AI summaries generated automatically
Earnings releases, contracts, leadership changes, offerings
All 8-Ks ↗Source: SEC EDGAR · Material events, earnings releases, contract announcements · Updated weekly
S-3 shelf registrations, 424B prospectuses, and document-verified foreign-issuer supplements represent potential dilution events. Rigetti Computing has 66 such filings on record.
All Shelf Filings ↗Source: SEC EDGAR · S-3 = shelf registration, 424B3/B5 = active offering (dilutive)
SC 13G/D filers · >5% ownership
All 13G/D ↗| Institution | Form | % Owned | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC 13G/A | 7.90% | 2026-07-29 | |
| SC 13G | 7.11% | 2025-07-29 | |
| SC 13G/A | 6.40% | 2025-07-17 | |
| SC 13G | 5.95% | 2026-04-29 | |
| SC 13G | 5.05% | 2026-04-30 | |
| SC 13G | 0.00% | 2024-12-05 | |
| SC 13D/A | 0.00% | 2024-11-27 | |
| SC 13D/A | 0.00% | 2024-11-19 |
Source: SEC EDGAR SC 13G/D · Updated monthly
Open-market buys and sells by directors and officers
All Form 4s ↗90-Day Activity
| Filed | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-10 | ▼ SELL | 120,000 | $15.68 | |
| 2026-09-10 | ▲ BUY | 150,000 | $0.9638 | |
| 2026-09-04 | ▼ SELL | 25,000 | $15.00 | |
| 2026-09-04 | ▲ BUY | 25,000 | $0.6000 | |
| 2026-08-20 | ▼ SELL | 5,791 | $16.81 | |
| 2026-08-20 | ▲ BUY | 750,000 | — | |
| 2026-08-20 | ▼ SELL | 9,038 | $16.79 | |
| 2026-08-20 | ▼ SELL | 3,860 | $16.89 | |
| 2026-06-22 | ▼ SELL | 84,944 | $20.55 | |
| 2026-06-10 | ▲ BUY | 9,208 | — | |
| 2026-06-10 | ▼ SELL | 5,971 | $21.76 | |
| 2026-06-10 | ▼ SELL | 116,217 | $21.28 | |
| 2026-06-10 | ▲ BUY | 9,208 | — | |
| 2026-06-10 | ▲ BUY | 9,208 | — | |
| 2026-06-10 | ▲ BUY | 9,208 | — | |
| 2026-06-01 | ▼ SELL | 61,000 | $24.38 | |
| 2026-06-01 | ▼ SELL | 43,190 | $26.23 | |
| 2026-06-01 | ▲ BUY | 33,490 | $1.41 | |
| 2026-06-01 | ▲ BUY | 111,111 | $1.05 | |
| 2026-06-01 | ▲ BUY | 70,000 | $0.9638 | |
| 2026-06-01 | ▼ SELL | 499,328 | $25.40 | |
| 2026-06-01 | ▲ BUY | 393 | $0.2720 | |
| 2026-06-01 | ▲ BUY | 3,541 | $0.2720 | |
| 2026-06-01 | ▲ BUY | 33,053 | $0.2720 | |
| 2026-06-01 | ▲ BUY | 75,131 | $0.2720 | |
| 2026-05-26 | ▼ SELL | 30 | $25.63 | |
| 2026-05-26 | ▼ SELL | 18,729 | $22.95 | |
| 2026-05-26 | ▼ SELL | 13 | $25.63 | |
| 2026-05-26 | ▼ SELL | 3,669 | $22.94 | |
| 2026-03-11 | ▲ BUY | 80,000 | — |
Source: SEC EDGAR Form 4 · Open-market buys and sells · Updated daily
Generated from live analyst targets, SEC filings and market data as of September 2026 — not investment advice.
▲ THE BULL CASE
• Wall Street's mean price target of $28.81 implies 80% upside — consensus rating Buy across 12 analysts.
• 9 of 13 analyst ratings are Buy or Strong Buy.
• $393.71M in cash gives roughly 78 months of runway at the current burn rate.
• $12.10M in U.S. federal contracts and grants across 14 awards validates the technology with government customers.
• Retail sentiment on StockTwits runs 60% bullish over the last 20 scored posts.
▼ THE BEAR CASE
• Revenue declined 34% year-over-year to $7.09M (latest fiscal year).
• 66 at-the-market / shelf offering filings (S-3 / 424B / SUPPL) on record, though the most recent was filed over a year ago.
• 64.2% of daily trading volume is short selling (FINRA), signaling heavy bearish positioning.
• Not yet profitable: net loss of $216.21M in the latest fiscal year.
• The stock is down 35% over the past year.
Rigetti Computing has roughly 78 months of cash runway as of September 2026 — $393.71M in cash divided by its trailing-twelve-month operating burn.
Rigetti Computing has received $12.10M in U.S. federal contracts and grants across 14 tracked awards (USAspending.gov).
Dilution risk is elevated: 66 shelf/ATM offering filings on record.
Rigetti Computing's Cepheus-1-108Q has 107 active physical qubits and is generally available; its roadmap targets Lyra (336 qubits, late 2026 narrow advantage target); 1,000+ qubits by end of 2027; utility-scale ~2027–2029.
64.2% of RGTI's daily trading volume was short selling as of 2026-09-16 (FINRA daily short volume).