Speculators are back on the hunt for early investments in quantum computing stocks after Microsoft’s President and Chief Operating Officer of Strategic Missions and Technologies, Mitra Azizirad, is now writing that 2025 is the year to become “quantum ready”.

Quantum Computing didn't have any news of its own to report, but the company is even smaller than D-Wave, with less than $1 million in revenue over the last four quarters. Its stock has soared even higher than D-Wave's over the last year, a disconnect that could lead to a continued decline in Quantum Computing's shares.

Key Takeaways Quantum stocks rallied Wednesday, a day after a Microsoft blog post called 2025 "the year to become quantum-ready."The tech giant introduced a program called "Quantum Ready" it said involves collaboration with business leaders in the sector.

Rigetti Computing and D-Wave Quantum, the second- and fourth-biggest gainers in the Russell 3000 Index on Tuesday, were up 22% and 24%, respectively. Peers Quantum Computing and I

Recent financial results reveal the early-stage nature of D-Wave's business model. The company's core quantum computing service revenue grew 41% year over year in Q3 2024, highlighting the increasing adoption of its platform. However, total revenue declined 27% to $1.9 million due to timing variations in professional services contracts.

Pre-market, Microsoft stock is up 1.3%, with the announcement also boosting shares of quantum computing stocks. At last glance, D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) is up 25.2%, Rigetti Computing (RGTI) is 16% higher,