Air Force Contract: Recent social media chatter highlights Rigetti Computing's new $5.8 million, three-year deal with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory to develop hybrid superconducting-optical quantum network nodes alongside QphoX. Analysts note the project's focus on national security infrastructure and real government funding as a key differentiator from pure hype plays. Volatility remains a central theme in these conversations.
Quantum Sector Buzz: Discussions often pair RGTI with peers like IONQ and QBTS amid broader interest in quantum technologies fueled by policy support. Traders point to the company's cloud access via major platforms and its positioning in superconducting qubits as potential advantages. Yet many emphasize the high-risk profile tied to competition from larger players.
Market Sentiment: Overall tone leans toward measured excitement over tangible progress rather than abstract promises. Observers frequently reference the stock's recent gains alongside warnings of sector-wide swings. This keeps the focus on execution milestones ahead.
Note: This discussion summary was generated from an AI condensation of post data.
Rigetti Computing Insider Trading Activity
Rigetti Computing insiders have traded $RGTI stock on the open market 6 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 0 have been purchases and 6 have been sales.
Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $RGTI stock by insiders over the last 6 months:
- MICHAEL S. CLIFTON sold 150,000 shares for an estimated $4,100,805
- ALISSA FITZGERALD sold 59,316 shares for an estimated $1,329,378
- DAVID RIVAS (CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER) has made 0 purchases and 2 sales selling 18,759 shares for an estimated $430,642.
- JEFFREY A. BERTELSEN (CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER) has made 0 purchases and 2 sales selling 3,682 shares for an estimated $84,489.
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Rigetti Computing Revenue
Rigetti Computing had revenues of $4.4M in Q1 2026. This is an increase of 198.91% from the same period in the prior year.
You can track RGTI financials on Quiver Quantitative's RGTI stock page.
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Rigetti Computing Hedge Fund Activity
We have seen 232 institutional investors add shares of Rigetti Computing stock to their portfolio, and 279 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter.
Here are some of the largest recent moves:
- D. E. SHAW & CO., INC. removed 9,245,100 shares (-72.4%) from their portfolio in Q4 2025, for an estimated $204,778,965
- VANGUARD GROUP INC added 3,924,171 shares (+12.2%) to their portfolio in Q4 2025, for an estimated $86,920,387
- HRT FINANCIAL LP added 3,515,852 shares (+inf%) to their portfolio in Q1 2026, for an estimated $49,362,562
- DEFIANCE ETFS, LLC added 3,121,103 shares (+204.1%) to their portfolio in Q1 2026, for an estimated $43,820,286
- TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP added 2,735,072 shares (+5318.8%) to their portfolio in Q1 2026, for an estimated $38,400,410
- VICTORY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC added 2,422,873 shares (+1632.5%) to their portfolio in Q4 2025, for an estimated $53,666,636
- UBS GROUP AG added 2,012,366 shares (+71.0%) to their portfolio in Q1 2026, for an estimated $28,253,618
To track hedge funds' stock portfolios, check out Quiver Quantitative's institutional holdings dashboard. You can access data on hedge funds moves and 13F filings through the Quiver Quantitative API 13F endpoint.
Rigetti Computing Analyst Ratings
Wall Street analysts have issued reports on $RGTI in the last several months. We have seen 3 firms issue buy ratings on the stock, and 0 firms issue sell ratings.
Here are some recent analyst ratings:
- Wedbush issued a "Outperform" rating on 01/21/2026
- Rosenblatt issued a "Buy" rating on 01/21/2026
- Mizuho issued a "Outperform" rating on 12/11/2025
To track analyst ratings and price targets for Rigetti Computing, check out Quiver Quantitative's $RGTI forecast page.
Rigetti Computing Price Targets
Multiple analysts have issued price targets for $RGTI recently. We have seen 7 analysts offer price targets for $RGTI in the last 6 months, with a median target of $31.0.
Here are some recent targets:
- N. Quinn Bolton from Needham set a target price of $31.0 on 05/12/2026
- Vijay Rakesh from Mizuho set a target price of $27.0 on 05/12/2026
- David Williams from Benchmark set a target price of $25.0 on 03/20/2026
- John McPeake from Rosenblatt set a target price of $40.0 on 03/05/2026
- Craig Ellis from B. Riley Securities set a target price of $35.0 on 01/22/2026
- Antoine Legault from Wedbush set a target price of $40.0 on 01/21/2026
- Kevin Garrigan from Jefferies set a target price of $30.0 on 12/16/2025
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