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3 Quantum Computing Stocks Analysts Expect to Outperform in 2027 - TipRanks.com

Analysts expect quantum computing stocks D-Wave Quantum (QBTS), IonQ (IONQ), and Quantinuum (QNT) to outperform by 2027. QBTS reported Q2 revenue of $3.1M and strong bookings growth. IONQ saw Q2 revenue rise 52% YoY and raised its 2026 outlook. QNT is developing new quantum systems. All have Strong Buy ratings and significant upside potential according to TipRanks.

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Published Sep 18, 2026, 1:50 PM UTC
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Primary signal
$QBTS
Bullish
medium confidence
Mentioned
$QBTS · $IONQ · $QNT
Relevance
6/10
AlphAI data visualization · based on tipranks.com
Decision brief

The 30-second read

$QBTSBullishMed
01

Why it matters

New Q2 financials and roadmap announcements provide fresh data for traders evaluating short‑term upside.

02

Market read

First‑time Q2 disclosures and analyst target upgrades create actionable trading ideas in the niche quantum sector.

03

What to watch

Liquidity constraints of micro‑cap stocks could limit price moves despite upside.

Relevance 6/10Novelty 6/10Timing: Q2 results released today

Background

The article aggregates analyst price‑target expectations for three publicly traded quantum computing companies.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$QBTSBullishMedium confidence
Context

D‑Wave Quantum reported Q2 revenue of $3.1 M and bookings up 1,120% YoY, supporting its strong analyst outlook.

Expected impact

Potential upside of 5‑10% in the next week.

Evidence & confidence

Revenue is flat but bookings surge, indicating future growth.

$IONQBullishMedium confidence
Context

IonQ posted Q2 revenue of $20.7 M (+52% YoY) and raised its 2026 revenue outlook to $135‑$145 M.

Expected impact

Possible 4‑8% rally as investors price in higher revenue.

Evidence & confidence

Both top‑line growth and outlook upgrade are fresh data.

$QNTBullishLow confidence
Context

Quantinuum highlighted its Helios system performance and announced the 2027 Sol system with 192 physical qubits.

Expected impact

Modest 2‑5% gain as market digests roadmap.

Evidence & confidence

No immediate financial metrics, but roadmap is new information.

Market effects

Sector

Strong analyst consensus may lift the broader quantum computing sector.

Regional

North American quantum stocks could see increased investor interest.

Global

Highlights growing commercial traction in quantum technology worldwide.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Valuations remain high; growth may not meet aggressive price‑target expectations.

Key entities

  • company
    D‑Wave Quantum

    Quantum computing hardware and cloud services provider.

  • company
    IonQ

    Developer of trapped‑ion quantum computers.

  • company
    Quantinuum

    Quantum computer and software developer.

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