7 Best Quantum Computing Stocks to Buy in 2025
Taking a long-term view on quantum computing stocks is a strategy some investors favor right now.
Like spotting Bigfoot or a leprechaun with a pot of gold, seeing Nvidia shares move downward is rare. The quantum computing sector took a hit in January when Nvidia Corp. (NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang said the commercial success of quantum computing was still some way off. Specifically, Huang said during his CES 2025 conference speech that quantum computers are “15 years for very useful” machines, though that could take as long as 30 years.
This triggered a sell-off in quantum stocks, with IonQ Inc. (IONQ) and Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT) taking major hits of 39% and 43%, respectively.
However, some experts have pushed back against Huang’s timeline. Joe Tigay, portfolio manager at Rational Equity Armor Fund (HDCAX), said that Huang provided “a realistic perspective rather than diminishing the immense potential of quantum computing.” Alan Baratz, CEO of D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS), also noted that his company’s technology is already being used by companies such as Mastercard Inc. (MA).
If Tigay and Baratz are right, then quantum computing stocks could present a solid buying opportunity, especially for those looking to invest for the long term. Here are seven stocks that could be worth considering in 2025:
*As of Feb. 6.
Alphabet Inc. (GOOG, GOOGL)
GOOGL shares have been relatively flat year to date, up only 1.2% as of Feb. 6. This is more related to substantial investments in projects such as artificial intelligence and cloud data centers than any specific weakness in the quantum computing market. The turmoil surrounding China-based AI model DeepSeek has also affected U.S. stocks involved with AI development recently.
Alphabet is making strides in quantum computing with its advanced quantum computing processor, Willow. It dramatically reduces the error rate holding back quantum computing’s progress and “paves the way to a useful, large-scale quantum computer,” according to a recent Google product note.
According to Google, Willow can accomplish computations in minutes that would take the fastest classic computer 10 septillion years. The company notes that this number “vastly exceeds the age of the universe.”
Willow could potentially solve the commercial viability issue that Huang addressed. Stability is a significant challenge for quantum computing developers because current quantum computing bits often fail the more they’re used. Willow’s unique feature is that the more the chip is used, the fewer errors it makes.
Microsoft Corp. (MSFT)
Trading around $415 per share, MSFT stock is down 1.4% year to date and 2.8% in the past month. Like GOOGL, MSFT’s relatively slow performance has little to do with the state of quantum computing stocks. Similar to Alphabet and other major tech companies, Microsoft’s latest earnings report was not as strong as expected.
One major consideration is Microsoft’s substantial investment in AI, which hasn’t yet delivered on all its promises, leading some investors to question if the company’s share price is overvalued.
Microsoft is betting on the growth of the quantum computing market. In November, the company announced a partnership with Atom Computing to develop a new quantum supercomputer with 1,000 physical qubits, with a 2025 rollout planned. This partnership should help Microsoft bring its quantum technologies from the laboratory to the commercial marketplace faster than anticipated.
A mid-January note from Mitra Azizirad, Microsoft’s chief operating officer of strategic mission and technologies, also drew attention. The note, titled, “The Year to Get Quantum Ready,” was credited with lifting quantum stocks.
FormFactor Inc. (FORM)
FormFactor, a California-based technology test and measurement solutions service provider, is a good example of the “buy the dip” sentiment quantum computing is generating. The stock is down 13% year to date, but investment analyst Stifel maintained a “hold” position with a $48 target price. FormFactor’s latest quarterly numbers met expectations, with revenues up 12.7% year over year to $189.5 million.Guidance for the current quarter’s revenue and earnings disappointed, driving FORM’s share price down.
However, the company is deeply involved in the growing advanced probe card market, which is expected to grow by $1.7 billion from 2025 to 2029, representing an impressive annual growth rate of 9.4%, according to global technology research firm Technavio.
FormFactor is particularly well-positioned in the PQ500 probe socket sector, which targets cryogenic temperatures in developing quantum chips. The company noted that “By eliminating the need for wire bonding, this reusable probe socket simplifies the testing of quantum chips, providing high-frequency signal transmission up to 20 GHz in cryogenic environments.”
IonQ Inc. (IONQ)
IONQ has seen its share price fluctuate in 2025, and it is down 1.2% year to date as of Feb. 6. The College Park, Maryland-based quantum computer manufacturer was an industry leader that gained roughly 300% in the recent year but lost some momentum after the Huang comments. However, there’s plenty of evidence suggesting IONQ will continue to rebound.
IONQ concentrates heavily on research and development. While that’s a good strategy for a young tech company, it doesn’t translate into huge immediate revenues (IONQ earned $12 million in the quarter ended Sept. 30, for example). Yet the company is heading in the right direction. Revenues rose 102% in the third quarter of 2024, with $63.5 million in new bookings. IonQ also secured a $54.5 million contract with the U.S. Air Force Research Lab in September, to create tech for quantum systems. Wall Street analysts generally back the stock, with six analysts tracked by TipRanks in “buy” or “hold” mode, with no sellers and about 9% upside on their consensus target price.
International Business Machines Corp. (IBM)
IBM shares are up 41.8% over the past year, trading around $253 as of Feb. 6. The company also offers an attractive 2.6% forward dividend yield. Fourth-quarter earnings came in comfortably ahead of analyst estimates, with IBM reporting $3.92 per share against a consensus estimate of $3.78. Big Blue’s financial position is strong as well.
While IBM only released its first commercial quantum computer in 2018, it has made substantial progress. The company announced plans for its largest quantum computer ever in 2025, with a record-shattering number of qubits (quantum computer bits). IBM says it plans to build a quantum computer three times the size of the world’s biggest quantum machine.
“In 2025, we will demonstrate the first quantum-centric supercomputer by integrating modular processors, middleware and quantum communication,” IBM reports. “We will also enhance the quality, execution, speed and parallelization of quantum circuits.”
Nvidia Corp. (NVDA)
However, Nvidia received a boost from Alphabet’s early-February announcement that it would spend a significant amount in 2025, with many of those funds directed toward AI initiatives, with Google continuing to use Nvidia chips. This improved the stock’s outlook.
The technology giant is still committed to quantum computing. Nvidia’s first Quantum Day Conference is set for March 20. There, Nvidia CEO Huang is expected to host industry leaders.
On Nov. 18, Nvidia announced it was working with Google Quantum AI to “accelerate the design of its next-generation quantum computing devices using simulations powered by the Nvidia CUDA-Q platform.”
Rigetti Computing Inc. (RGTI)
Rigetti, based in Berkeley, California, provides full-stack quantum computing services to global enterprise, government, and research companies via its Rigetti Quantum Cloud Services platform. The company lists NASA, the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, and HSBC Holdings PLC (HSBC) as part of its growing client list.
RGTI was also impacted by the January quantum stock decline. Although the stock is down 12.9% year to date, RGTI shares have skyrocketed by 971.8% over the past year and have rebounded 8% over the past week.
Rigetti designs its own quantum processing units and quantum systems, and it hosts cloud computing for quantum application development. That puts the company in an ideal position to leverage an expanding quantum market.
Rigetti’s finances are also improving. In November, RGTI announced the successful completion of a $100 million equity offering.
