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Quantum Race: D-Wave vs. Rigetti - Who Wins?
10 Jul
Summary
- D-Wave Quantum shows 178.5% revenue growth but a $355.1M net loss.
- Rigetti Computing's revenue declined 34.3% with a $216.2M net loss.
- D-Wave integrates gate-model computing; Rigetti focuses on modular architecture.
The competition for quantum supremacy is intensifying, leading investors to evaluate D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) and Rigetti Computing (RGTI). Both companies are trailblazers in quantum technology but adopt distinct technical strategies.
D-Wave Quantum specializes in quantum annealing for optimization problems and now offers a dual-platform strategy incorporating gate-model computing following an acquisition in early 2026. In FY2025, its revenue grew 178.5% to $24.6 million, yet it reported a net loss of $355.1 million. The company maintains a healthy debt-to-equity ratio of 0.1x and a current ratio of 42.4x, despite negative free cash flow of $75.8 million.
Rigetti Computing employs a vertically integrated model, producing its own superconducting quantum processors. For FY2025, revenue fell 34.3% to $7.1 million, with a net loss of $216.2 million, as R&D investment continued. Rigetti's modular architecture aims for scalability, though it faces customer concentration, with government contracts forming a significant business portion.
