5 Quantum Computing Stocks Set for Huge Price Upside in 2H 2026 - Yahoo Finance

5 Quantum Computing Stocks Set for Huge Price Upside in 2H 2026 Nalak Das Fri, July 17, 2026 at 9:29 AM EDT 7 min read QBTS -1.12% RGTI +0.07% IONQ -0.91% QUBT +2.09% Quantum computing uses the principles of superposition, entanglement and tunneling to address computational challenges that exceed the limits of classical systems. In the recent past, this space has made progress in increasing qubit count, reducing errors, improving early-stage fault-tolerant designs and expanding access through cloud-based systems. These developments are opening new possibilities in optimization, chemistry simulation, cryptography and machine learning. Here, we have identified five pure-play quantum computing stocks that have not participated in Wall Street's rally year to date. However, these stocks currently enjoy significant price upside potential in the second half of 2026.  The companies are: D-Wave Quantum Inc. QBTS, Rigetti Computing Inc. RGTI, IonQ Inc. IONQ, Quantum Computing Inc. QUBT and Quantinuum Inc. QNT. The Catalyst The Trump administration's executive orders issued on June 22 represent a significant shift in U.S. quantum policy. Rather than focusing primarily on basic scientific research, the new directives emphasize commercialization, technology deployment, and national security applications.  This policy change reflects the growing recognition of quantum computing as a strategic technology that will play a critical role in strengthening economic competitiveness, enhancing cybersecurity, and supporting defense capabilities. The chart below shows the price performance of the five stocks mentioned above year to date. Zacks Investment Research Image Source: Zacks Investment Research D-Wave Quantum Inc. D-Wave Quantum continues to advance its annealing platform through Advantage2 and the Leap cloud service. QBTS is extending its product set into gate-model computing following the Quantum Circuits acquisition in January 2026. Management highlighted dual-rail qubits with built-in error detection and on-chip cryogenic control as key elements of its gate-model approach.  QBTS is targeting roughly 175 physical qubits by the end of 2028 to demonstrate error correction and logical operations, then 10 logical qubits by 2030 and 100 logical qubits by the end of 2032. Alongside this longer-dated gate-model roadmap, QBTS continues to add commercial annealing applications in production and to expand research use cases, including work in quantum AI and blockchain benchmarking. QBTS' bookings and remaining performance obligations increased in early 2026, helped by larger multi-period deals and a $20-million system order that should convert over time. The pipeline grew, and the average deal size increased. QBTS currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. Story Continues View Comments Terms and Privacy Policy Privacy Dashboard