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Investor Pitch Flags IonQ, D-Wave as Early Quantum Buys

An investor piece points to early commercial traction as a case for buying select quantum stocks.

Overview

  • The Yahoo Finance article urges investors to consider quantum computing stocks now based on signs of real-world adoption.
  • It spotlights IonQ, which uses trapped ions to hold quantum bits for higher accuracy and recently secured a DARPA contract for military-focused work.
  • IonQ reported fourth-quarter revenue up 429% year over year and guided to $235 million in 2026, up from $130 million in 2025.
  • The piece highlights D-Wave’s quantum annealing systems built for specific tasks like workforce scheduling and supply-chain optimization that some clients run today.
  • It frames D-Wave shares, about 50% below their all-time high, as a potential entry point for investors seeking targeted quantum exposure.