Prediction: Where Quantum Computing Inc. Will Be in 3 Years
But some of the excitement appears to be coming to an end. Over the past year, some investors have shifted away from more speculative investments, including cryptocurrencies and some quantum computing stocks.
The result has been that QCi's shares are down 42% over the past year. Part of the shift away from some risky investments may be fueled by the economy showing signs of slowing down. For example, layoffs in the U.S. reached a five-year high in 2025, and unemployment crept up to 4.6% in November.
In short, investors' appetite for risk is already shifting, and without solid sales and earnings to back up QCi's high-flying gains, I think the stock could fall further in the coming years.
3. Quantum computing is still years away from true real-world applications
The CEO of fellow quantum computing company Rigetti Computing said on the company's Q1 2025 call that Rigetti won't have meaningful commercial revenue for another three to five years. Alphabet has been similarly upfront, acknowledging that "useful" quantum computer are still five to 10 years away.
The point here is that investors may have become too excited about quantum computing stocks too early, with QCi being one of them. With many in the industry not expecting significant sales or practical uses from quantum computing for at least several more years, QCi's minimal revenue is unlikely to skyrocket anytime soon.
All this means investors will likely be better off staying on the sidelines of QCi stock for the next few years to see if it can generate meaningful sales and with its technology -- if it ever does.
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