## The Three Giants of Quantum Computing: Who Does Wall Street Favor Most?

The quantum computing sector has recently become very popular. Although D-Wave, IonQ, and Rigetti have different technical routes, Wall Street analysts are quite optimistic about them.

**Who is the most sought after?** D-Wave Quantum was rated "Buy" or "Strong Buy" by 9 out of 10 analysts, with a target price 85% higher than the current price. IonQ and Rigetti follow closely, with potential upsides of 72% and 74%, respectively.

**Technical Differences**: D-Wave employs quantum annealing (for specific applications), IonQ uses trapped ion technology (lower cooling requirements, higher error correction rates), and Rigetti follows a superconducting approach (has built the world's largest multi-chip quantum computer).

**Other candidates are also good**: The target price set by analysts at Quantum Computing Inc. is 130% higher than the current price (though only covered by 3 analysts). Microsoft, as a stable stock, is also worth paying attention to - 57 analysts are bullish, with a target increase of 31%.

That said, these Quantum Computing companies are still in the cash-burning stage, with risks coexisting.