B. Riley is Bullish on D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS)

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE:QBTS) is one of the 8 Best Quantum Computing Stocks to Invest In According to Hedge Funds.

On Jun 2, 2026, B. Riley raised its price target on D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE:QBTS) to $40 from $36. The analyst maintained a “Buy” rating on the shares. The firm said the update extended the gate-model roadmap from 2026 to 2028 and “crystallized” error correction metrics as key benchmarks. The firm also noted that the company’s growth could approach five-times competitor rates, backed up by “encouraging commercial takeaways” and recent stock appreciation.

On May 21, 2026, D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE:QBTS) announced a Letter of Intent with the US Department of Commerce for $100 million in proposed CHIPS and Science Act funding. This would support its superconducting annealing and gate-model technologies. The company said the agreement, subject to final award documents, would include issuing $100 million in common stock to the Department of Commerce.

B. Riley is Bullish on D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS)

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CEO Dr Alan Baratz said the proposed funding would speed up scaling of quantum innovation and fabrication processes and called it a transformative moment for the firm and the quantum sector.

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE:QBTS) develops and engages in the delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services. It provides professional services, including customer assistance in identifying and using quantum-computing applications.

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