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2 Top Quantum Computing Stocks to Buy in 2026 Robert Izquierdo, The Motley Fool February 19, 2026 4 min read IONQ +0.94% NVDA +1.65% IBM +1.21% INTC -0.02% Investor excitement over quantum computing companies reached a fever pitch last October with rumors the Trump administration was contemplating an investment in some of them, including IonQ (NYSE: IONQ). The rumors proved false, and in 2026, the fervor had cooled off, with shares in these businesses dropping substantially. For example, IonQ saw its stock skyrocket to a 52-week high of $84.64 in October. But in 2026, shares are down 24% through the week ending Feb. 13. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » IonQ's rival in the space, IBM (NYSE: IBM), also saw its stock price fall in 2026, dropping 11% through Feb. 13. As a result, these two quantum computing companies have become compelling investment choices for the year. Here's why investing in them makes sense. Image source: Getty Images. IonQ's robust quantum platform What makes IonQ an attractive quantum computing investment is its comprehensive technology. The company is acquiring SkyWater Technology, a semiconductor foundry that will give IonQ end-to-end ownership over the quantum computer chip production process. SkyWater is one of the latest in an acquisition spree, as IonQ collected quantum companies to round out its platform. These include Capella Space, a business focused on satellite quantum tech, as well as Skyloom and Qubitekk, which are working on quantum computer networks. IonQ has applied its technology in projects such as last year's deployment of the first dedicated citywide quantum network in Geneva, Switzerland. Its rapidly rising revenue is a testament to the efficacy of its tech. In the third quarter, the company produced sales of $39.9 million, a 222% year-over-year increase. It forecast 2025 revenue to come in between $106 million and $110 million, more than double the $43.1 million generated in 2024. IonQ's downside is that it's not profitable. The company suffered a Q3 operating loss of $168.8 million, a significant jump up from 2024's $53.1 million loss. However, its balance sheet is solid. As of Nov. 5, IonQ had no debt and boasted pro forma cash, cash equivalents, and investments of $3.5 billion after executing equity offerings. IBM's key quantum milestones IBM has worked on quantum computing technology for years. Now, Big Blue is poised to deliver a key industry milestone by the end of 2026: quantum advantage. This is the point where a quantum computer can solve real-world problems more accurately, cheaply, or efficiently than conventional computers. Story Continues View Comments Terms and Privacy Policy Privacy Dashboard