Quantum Computing Stocks Surge Over 1000% in Three Years
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 6h ago
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
- Investment Surge: Over the past three years, quantum computing companies like D-Wave Quantum, Rigetti Computing, and IonQ have seen stock prices soar by quadruple digits, reflecting strong investor confidence in quantum computing as a future growth area.
- Technical Complexity: Quantum computing relies on the behavior of subatomic particles for calculations, and while its potential is immense, the complexity and fragility of building quantum systems make it unlikely to achieve high revenues in the short term.
- Industry Outlook: Although Nvidia's CEO suggested it may take 20 years for quantum computing to become mainstream, Alphabet's CEO indicated a timeline of 5 to 10 years, suggesting rapid industry development that requires investor patience.
- Long-Term Investment Value: While quantum companies are expected to report breakthroughs in the coming years, investors should be prepared for a long hold to reap substantial rewards once the technology matures.
Analyst Views on GOOG
Wall Street analysts forecast GOOG stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for GOOG is 336.08 USD with a low forecast of 255.00 USD and a high forecast of 400.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
15 Analyst Rating
14 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 322.160
Low
255.00
Averages
336.08
High
400.00
Current: 322.160
Low
255.00
Averages
336.08
High
400.00
About GOOG
Alphabet Inc. is a holding company. The Company's segments include Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets. The Google Services segment includes products and services such as ads, Android, Chrome, devices, Google Maps, Google Play, Search, and YouTube. The Google Cloud segment includes infrastructure and platform services, collaboration tools, and other services for enterprise customers. Its Other Bets segment is engaged in the sale of healthcare-related services and Internet services. Its Google Cloud provides enterprise-ready cloud services, including Google Cloud Platform and Google Workspace. Google Cloud Platform provides access to solutions such as artificial intelligence (AI) offerings, including its AI infrastructure, Vertex AI platform, and Gemini for Google Cloud; cybersecurity, and data and analytics. Google Workspace includes cloud-based communication and collaboration tools for enterprises, such as Calendar, Gmail, Docs, Drive, and Meet.
About the author

Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.








