The three major players in the U.S. quantum computing space—D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS), Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ: RGTI), and IonQ Inc. (NYSE: IONQ)—reported first-quarter earnings within days of each other in May 2026. This gives investors a chance to easily compare three firms vying to be the go-to name in this fast-growing industry. IonQ reported first, with Rigetti and D-Wave following.
Investors hoping for a clear winner in this three-way race might be disappointed, as each firm had some strengths and faced some glaring obstacles in the first three months of the year. All three also saw their share prices decline immediately following their earnings releases. Below, we take a closer look at how each of these companies stacks up heading into the midway point of 2026.
