Quantum computing stocks experienced significant fluctuations last week, with major companies like Microsoft and IBM making headlines.
DARPA has selected Microsoft and startup PsiQuantum for the final phase of a quantum computer program, aimed at validating and co-designing an industrially useful quantum computer. The agency’s Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI) will focus on designing a topological quantum computer.
IBM announced its strategic quantum computing roadmap, aiming to demonstrate the first “error-correct” fault-tolerant quantum computer by 2028. This milestone is expected to bring significant advancements to the field and make quantum technology more accessible to market.
However, despite these positive developments, quantum computing stocks have pulled back in 2025. As of February 10, IonQ, Rigetti Computing, D-Wave Quantum, and Quantum Computing are experiencing losses ranging from 3% to 44%.
The industry is working towards scaling up quantum technology, which will be crucial for its widespread adoption. Meanwhile, major players like Google aim to bring commercial applications to market within five years.
Google vice president Hartmut Neven stated that the company is optimistic about its prospects and expects to see real-world applications of quantum computing in the near future.
Source: https://www.investors.com/news/technology/quantum-computing-stocks-ionq-ibm-msft-google