Head to Head

QBTS vs RGTI: which is the better buy in 2026?

On Alexandria's Compass, Rigetti Computing has the edge with a 90/100 score versus 72/100 for QBTS. Here is how they stack up, factor by factor.

D-Wave Quantum

NYSE:QBTS

72/100 Compass
FavorableAvoid$2.0B

D-Wave sells quantum computing's promise at a $6.7B market cap against $8M in trailing revenue. The math doesn't work.

Full QBTS analysis

Rigetti Computing

NASDAQ:RGTI

Edge
90/100 Compass
True NorthAvoid$3.0B

A $4.9B market cap on declining revenue and $42M annual cash burn is quantum hype outrunning quantum reality by years.

Full RGTI analysis

Factor by factor

FactorQBTSRGTI
Revenue Growth3535
Profitability5050
Valuation5050
Momentum5050
Theme Purity9999
Moat2780
Catalysts9999
Market Position3281

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Frequently asked questions

Is QBTS or RGTI the better buy in 2026?

By Compass Score, Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ:RGTI) edges it at 90/100 versus 72/100 for QBTS. Both scores update weekly and reflect a contrarian, forward-looking read, not a recommendation.

How does Alexandria compare QBTS and RGTI?

Each company is scored 1-100 on eight factors: revenue growth, profitability, valuation, momentum, theme purity, moat, catalysts, and market position. The Compass Score is the composite, and the comparison below shows where each name wins factor by factor.

Compass Scores are proprietary editorial research from publicly available data, not investment advice or a recommendation regarding any security. Rankings update weekly.