From an analytical perspective, What's fascinating this is Does the quantum computing stock deserve its recent run-up. S of D-Wave Quantum (QBTS 15. 66%) are jumping on Wednesday, up 10.
Furthermore, 5% as of 2:50 p. The data indicates that rise comes as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite gained 0. 5%, respectively.
D-Wave, a company quantum computing nology, is riding momentum in the broader quantum market as its stock receives a price target upgrade from a Wall Street analyst.
On the other hand, This tells us that analyst is bullish An analyst at the investment bank B, in today's financial world.
Riley Financial increased their price target for s of D-Wave while maintaining a buy rating (an important development).
Meanwhile, The analyst increased the target price from $20 to $22 and signaled their confidence in its potential.
This comes as the quantum industry sees an enormous amount of interest and momentum (noteworthy indeed). D-Wave's stock is up nearly 1,700% in the last year alone (noteworthy indeed).
Investors should be cautious While there has been an increase in visibility for D-Wave in the last year, not enough has materially changed in my eyes to justify such an enormous run-up.
The company's current market capitalization of over $6 billion stands in stark contrast to its 2024 revenue of less than $9 million. However, Image source: Getty Images.
Despite the hype around quantum, I think there is plenty of reason to believe this nology is a very long way from maturing and being capable of driving revenue of any significance.
Nevertheless, Meanwhile, If you're an investor with a particularly high risk tolerance and the ability to possibly wait a decade for your investment to pay off, you could consider now, given current economic conditions.
I'll personally wait until valuations come back to earth.
If you do, however, I would strongly suggest spreading your investment around many quantum stocks; there's no way to tell at this point which company's apach will work in the long run, amid market uncertainty.
The Author Johnny Rice is a contributing Motley Fool Analyst. Prior to The Motley Fool, Johnny contributed to various financial publications, amid market uncertainty.
He holds a B (this bears monitoring). Nevertheless, From the University of San Diego and an MFA from A (noteworthy indeed).
Fun fact: Johnny is also an actor and filmmaker (noteworthy indeed), in light of current trends. TMFJohnnyRice Johnny Rice has no position in any of the stocks mentioned.
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