Rigetti Computing Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results; Announces General Availability of its 36-Qubit Multi-Chip Quantum Computer
BERKELEY, Calif., Aug. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rigetti Computing, Inc. (Nasdaq: RGTI) (“Rigetti” or the “Company”), a pioneer in full-stack quantum-classical computing, today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025.
Second Quarter 2025 and Recent Financial Highlights
- Total revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2025 were $1.8 million
- Total operating expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2025 were $20.4 million
- Operating loss for the three months ended June 30, 2025 was $19.9 million
- Net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2025 was $39.7 million
- Net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2025 includes $22.8 million of non-cash losses for the fair value change in the derivative warrant and earn-out liabilities
- As of June 30, 2025 cash, cash equivalents and available-for-sale investments totaled $571.6 million
“We continue to achieve our ambitious roadmap goals, most recently by demonstrating the industry’s largest multi-chip quantum computer with impressive performance. Our industry-leading proprietary chiplet approach to scaling and strong financial position makes us confident in hitting our end-of-year technology goals,” says Dr. Subodh Kulkarni, Rigetti CEO.
Technology Update
Rigetti’s Multi-Chip Quantum Computer, Cepheus™-1-36Q, the Industry’s Largest Multi-Chip Quantum Computer, is Released for General Availability and Deployed on the Rigetti Quantum Cloud Services Platform (QCS®), and will be Available on Microsoft Azure Thereafter
With the general availability of Cepheus-1-36Q, Rigetti continues its recent improvements in performance, obtaining a 2x reduction in two-qubit gate error rate from its previous Ankaa™-3 system, and achieving a median two-qubit gate fidelity of 99.5%. Cepheus-1-36Q is the first multi-chip quantum computer in the industry to achieve this level of performance, and with four chips, contains the largest number of chiplets in a quantum computer. This further validates Rigetti’s approach to scaling its quantum computing systems.
“I am extremely pleased with our momentum on the technology front. Just 6 months after our record performance with Ankaa-3, we’ve once again halved our error rates with Cepheus-1-36Q. We believe quadrupling our chiplet count and significantly decreasing error rates is the clear path towards quantum advantage and fault tolerance. We intend to continue this momentum with our 100+ qubit system planned for the end of the year,” says Dr. Kulkarni.
"It's our view that superconducting qubits are the leading modality for quantum computers due to their ability to scale, and their ability to achieve gate speeds more than 1,000 times faster than other modalities like ion traps and pure atoms. Rigetti’s superconducting qubits leverage technologies, like chiplets, that have been maturing in the semiconductor industry for decades, enabling Rigetti to use well-established methods to scale to higher performance and qubit counts,” Dr. Kulkarni adds.
Rigetti introduced the world’s first multi-chip quantum processor in 2021, achieving entanglement across interchiplet boundaries and paving the way for the recent introduction of the Company’s four-chiplet Cepheus-1-36Q. This legacy of technological advancement continues with the Cepheus-1 architecture and includes the following features that contribute to improved performance:
- Proprietary chiplet-based architecture: Transitioning from a monolithic chip to chiplets enables greater control over chip uniformity, which in turn improves performance. Leveraging chiplets also reduces manufacturing complexity and improves fabrication yield.
- Faster two-qubit gates: Optimized two-qubit gates enable faster gate times while reducing coherent errors, which improves fidelity and is important for executing quantum error correction techniques. These improvements enabled a 2x reduction in error rates.
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Enhanced intermodule coupler design: Advances in multi-layer chip and tunable coupler design enables higher performance.
Rigetti expects to release its 100+ qubit chiplet-based system at 99.5% median two-qubit gate fidelity before the end of 2025.
Business Update
Strong Financial Position Following Completion of $350 Million Equity Raise
During the second quarter of 2025, Rigetti completed the sales of $350 million gross proceeds of its common stock pursuant to its previously disclosed at-the-market equity offering program. As of June 30, 2025, Rigetti had approximately $571.6 million of cash, cash equivalents and available-for-sale investments with no debt, and is well positioned to support commercial scale-up of its superconducting gate-based quantum computers.
Rigetti intends to use the proceeds from the offering primarily for working capital, capital expenditures and other general corporate purposes, and may also use a portion of the net proceeds to enter into strategic collaborations, acquisitions or partnerships in the future.
Conference Call and Webcast
Rigetti will host a conference call later today, August 12, 2025, at 5:00 pm ET, or 2:00 pm PT, to discuss its second quarter 2025 financial results.
You can listen to a live audio webcast of the conference call at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/8kvnrhub/ or the "Events & Presentations" section of the Company's Investor Relations website at https://investors.rigetti.com/. A replay of the conference call will be available at the same locations following the conclusion of the call for one year.
To participate in the live call, you must register using the following link: https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BIf27dc41c4e0f4111a2f9000900ce8dd6. Once registered, you will receive dial-in numbers and a unique PIN number. When you dial in, you will input your PIN and be routed into the call. If you register and forget your PIN, or lose the registration confirmation email, simply re-register to receive a new PIN.
About Rigetti
Rigetti is a pioneer in full-stack quantum computing. The Company has operated quantum computers over the cloud since 2017 and serves global enterprise, government, and research clients through its Rigetti Quantum Cloud Services platform. In 2021, Rigetti began selling on-premises quantum computing systems with qubit counts between 24 and 84 qubits, supporting national laboratories and quantum computing centers. Rigetti’s 9-qubit Novera QPU was introduced in 2023 supporting a broader R&D community with a high-performance, on-premises QPU designed to plug into a customer’s existing cryogenic and control systems. The Company’s proprietary quantum-classical infrastructure provides high-performance integration with public and private clouds for practical quantum computing. Rigetti has developed the industry’s first multi-chip quantum processor for scalable quantum computing systems. The Company designs and manufactures its chips in-house at Fab-1, the industry’s first dedicated and integrated quantum device manufacturing facility. Learn more at https://www.rigetti.com/.
Contacts
Rigetti Computing Investor Contact:
IR@Rigetti.com
Rigetti Computing Media Contact:
press@rigetti.com
Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this communication may be considered “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including statements with respect to the Company’s expectations with respect to its future success and performance, including confidence in hitting end-of-year technology goals; belief that quadrupling chiplet count and significantly decreasing error rates is the clear path towards quantum advantage and fault tolerance; views that superconducting qubits are the leading modality for quantum computers; intentions to continue momentum with a 100+ qubit system planned for the end of the year; expectations to release its 100+ qubit chiplet-based system at 99.5% median two-qubit gate fidelity before the end of 2025; intentions to use the proceeds from the offering primarily for working capital, capital expenditures and other general corporate purposes; possibility to use a portion of the net proceeds of the equity raise to enter into strategic collaborations, acquisitions or partnerships in the future; and the potential of the Company’s business and quantum computing generally. These forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company and its management, are inherently uncertain. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: the Company’s ability to achieve milestones, technological advancements, including with respect to its technology roadmap; the ability of the Company to obtain government contracts successfully and in a timely manner and the availability of government funding; the potential of quantum computing; the success of the Company’s partnerships and collaborations, including the strategic collaboration with Quanta; the Company’s ability to accelerate its development of multiple generations of quantum processors; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against the Company or others; the ability to maintain relationships with customers and suppliers and attract and retain management and key employees; costs related to operating as a public company; changes in applicable laws or regulations; the possibility that the Company may be adversely affected by other economic, business, or competitive factors; the Company’s estimates of expenses and profitability; the evolution of the markets in which the Company competes; the ability of the Company to implement its strategic initiatives and expansion plans; the expected use of proceeds from the Company’s past and future financings or other capital; the sufficiency of the Company’s cash resources; unfavorable conditions in the Company’s industry, the global economy or global supply chain, including rising inflation and interest rates, deteriorating international trade relations, political turmoil, natural catastrophes, warfare and terrorist attacks; and other risks and uncertainties set forth in the section entitled “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 and other documents filed by the Company from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and the Company assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements other than as required by applicable law. The Company does not give any assurance that it will achieve its expectations.
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RIGETTI COMPUTING, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands, except number of shares and par value) (unaudited) | ||||||||
| June 30, | December 31, | |||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||
| Assets | ||||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 57,183 | $ | 67,674 | ||||
| Available-for-sale investments - short-term | 368,556 | 124,420 | ||||||
| Accounts receivable | 1,753 | 2,427 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses | 3,056 | 3,156 | ||||||
| Other current assets | 3,031 | 9,081 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 433,579 | 206,758 | ||||||
| Available-for-sale investments - long-term | 145,903 | 25,068 | ||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 48,869 | 44,643 | ||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 7,217 | 7,993 | ||||||
| Other assets | 1,122 | 325 | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 636,690 | $ | 284,787 | ||||
| Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | ||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 2,159 | $ | 1,590 | ||||
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 5,955 | 8,005 | ||||||
| Current portion of deferred revenue | 118 | 113 | ||||||
| Current portion of operating lease liabilities | 2,198 | 2,159 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 10,430 | 11,867 | ||||||
| Deferred revenue, less current portion | 698 | 698 | ||||||
| Operating lease liabilities, less current portion | 5,812 | 6,641 | ||||||
| Derivative warrant liabilities | 60,116 | 93,095 | ||||||
| Earn-out liabilities | 6,371 | 45,897 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | 83,427 | 158,198 | ||||||
| Commitments and contingencies | ||||||||
| Stockholders’ equity: | ||||||||
| Preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share, 10,000,000 shares authorized, none outstanding | — | — | ||||||
| Common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, 1,000,000,000 shares authorized, 323,762,157 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2025 and 283,546,871 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2024 | 32 | 29 | ||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 1,104,880 | 681,202 | ||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | 133 | 105 | ||||||
| Accumulated deficit | (551,782 | ) | (554,747 | ) | ||||
| Total stockholders’ equity | 553,263 | 126,589 | ||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 636,690 | $ | 284,787 | ||||
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RIGETTI COMPUTING, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands, except per share data) (unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 1,801 | $ | 3,086 | $ | 3,273 | $ | 6,138 | ||||||||
| Cost of revenue | 1,235 | 1,096 | 2,265 | 2,648 | ||||||||||||
| Total gross profit | 566 | 1,990 | 1,008 | 3,490 | ||||||||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
| Research and development | 13,522 | 11,870 | 28,977 | 23,341 | ||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative | 6,926 | 6,205 | 13,545 | 12,819 | ||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 20,448 | 18,075 | 42,522 | 36,160 | ||||||||||||
| Loss from operations | (19,882 | ) | (16,085 | ) | (41,514 | ) | (32,670 | ) | ||||||||
| Other income (expense), net | ||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | — | (969 | ) | — | (2,076 | ) | ||||||||||
| Interest income | 3,042 | 1,218 | 5,194 | 2,341 | ||||||||||||
| Change in fair value of derivative warrant liabilities | (20,557 | ) | 2,100 | 32,705 | (483 | ) | ||||||||||
| Change in fair value of earn-out liabilities | (2,257 | ) | 1,315 | 6,580 | (306 | ) | ||||||||||
| Total other income (expense), net | (19,772 | ) | 3,664 | 44,479 | (524 | ) | ||||||||||
| Net income (loss) before provision for income taxes | (39,654 | ) | (12,421 | ) | 2,965 | (33,194 | ) | |||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | (39,654 | ) | $ | (12,421 | ) | $ | 2,965 | $ | (33,194 | ) | |||||
| Net loss available to common stockholders used in diluted earnings per share | $ | (39,654 | ) | $ | (12,421 | ) | $ | (1,398 | ) | $ | (33,194 | ) | ||||
| Net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders – basic | $ | (0.13 | ) | $ | (0.07 | ) | $ | 0.01 | $ | (0.21 | ) | |||||
| Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders – diluted | $ | (0.13 | ) | $ | (0.07 | ) | $ | 0.00 | $ | (0.21 | ) | |||||
| Weighted average shares used to compute net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders – basic and diluted | 298,254 | 171,903 | 291,514 | 161,705 | ||||||||||||
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RIGETTI COMPUTING INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands) (unaudited) | ||||||||
| Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 2,965 | $ | (33,194 | ) | |||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities: | ||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 3,723 | 3,334 | ||||||
| Stock-based compensation | 7,728 | 6,278 | ||||||
| Change in fair value of earn-out liabilities | (6,580 | ) | 306 | |||||
| Change in fair value of derivative warrant liabilities | (32,705 | ) | 483 | |||||
| Accretion of available-for-sale securities | (3,396 | ) | (1,776 | ) | ||||
| Amortization of debt issuance costs, commitment fees and accretion of final payment fees | — | 547 | ||||||
| Non-cash lease expense | 776 | 784 | ||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts receivable | 674 | (203 | ) | |||||
| Prepaid expenses, other current assets and other assets | (836 | ) | (1,021 | ) | ||||
| Deferred revenue | 5 | 493 | ||||||
| Accounts payable | 618 | (1,085 | ) | |||||
| Accrued expenses and operating lease liabilities | (2,792 | ) | (1,602 | ) | ||||
| Net cash used in operating activities | (29,820 | ) | (26,656 | ) | ||||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||
| Purchases of property and equipment | (8,214 | ) | (7,538 | ) | ||||
| Purchases of available-for-sale securities | (438,518 | ) | (75,995 | ) | ||||
| Maturities of available-for-sale securities | 77,000 | 76,500 | ||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (369,732 | ) | (7,033 | ) | ||||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||
| Payments of principal of notes payable | — | (6,199 | ) | |||||
| Proceeds from sale of common stock through Common Stock Purchase Agreement | — | 12,838 | ||||||
| Proceeds from sale of common stock through At-The-Market (ATM) Offerings | 346,719 | 26,833 | ||||||
| Proceeds from sale of common stock from Quanta private placement transaction | 35,000 | — | ||||||
| Payments of offering costs | (798 | ) | (447 | ) | ||||
| Net proceeds from tax withholdings on sell-to-cover equity award transactions | 6,272 | — | ||||||
| Proceeds from issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options | 1,443 | 68 | ||||||
| Proceeds from issuance of common stock upon exercise of warrants | 459 | — | ||||||
| Net cash provided by financing activities | 389,095 | 33,093 | ||||||
| Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (34 | ) | (112 | ) | ||||
| Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | (10,491 | ) | (708 | ) | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of period | 67,674 | 21,392 | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents – end of period | $ | 57,183 | $ | 20,684 | ||||
| Supplemental disclosures of other cash flow information: | ||||||||
| Cash paid for interest | $ | — | $ | 1,504 | ||||
| Non-cash investing and financing activities: | ||||||||
| Capitalization of deferred costs to equity upon share issuance | — | 132 | ||||||
| Purchases of property and equipment recorded in accounts payable | 417 | 739 | ||||||
| Purchases of property and equipment recorded in accrued expenses | 11 | 849 | ||||||
| Reclassification of earn-out liabilities to additional paid-in capital for vesting of Promote Sponsor Vesting Shares | 32,946 | — | ||||||
| Reclassification of derivative liabilities to additional paid-in capital due to exercise of Public Warrants | 274 | — | ||||||
| Purchases of offering costs in accounts payable | 90 | 29 | ||||||
| Unrealized gain/(loss) on short term investments | 57 | (16 | ) | |||||
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Cepheus-1-36Q
Rigetti’s Cepheus-1-36Q modular processor. Photo credit: Drew Bird Photography
Cepheus-1-36Q processor assembly
A single 9-qubit Rigetti chip being loaded into a mount for flip-chip bonding, the process used for assembling Rigetti’s Cepheus-1-36Q processor. Photo credit: Drew Bird Photography
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