Shares of quantum computing firm Rigetti Computing experienced a sharp pre-market plunge of 5.01% on Thursday.
The decline follows the company's release of its fourth-quarter financial results, which revealed revenue of $1.87 million, falling short of the $2.34 million analysts had expected. While the company's adjusted loss per share of 3 cents met consensus estimates, the revenue miss and a widening operating loss to $22.6 million disappointed investors.
Adding pressure to the stock, multiple analysts moved to lower their price targets on Rigetti shares. Jefferies reduced its target to $20 from $30, Mizuho Securities cut its target to $43 from $50, and Needham lowered its target to $31 from $51. The analyst actions reflect concerns over the company's commercial progress and path to profitability in the competitive quantum computing sector.
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