Rigetti Computing, Inc. (RGTI) shares rose 4.0% to $15.81 as of September 9, 2026, a moderate gain from the prior close of $15.20. BestStocks flagged the session as a major change for RGTI. Below, we break down what changed for RGTI, why it matters for investors, how the stock reacted, and the catalysts on the calendar.
What happened
RGTI climbed 4.0% to $15.81
RGTI rose 4.0% in its latest session, moving from $15.20 to $15.81.
ValuationLow confidence
Rel. volume
1.3×
Normal
Vs peers
—
No comparable peers
Market cap
$5.3B
NASDAQ Capital Market
Analyst target
$22
+37.1% vs price
Price chart
Aug 10 – Sep 9
E earnings
F filing
A analyst
V/N other
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What it means for Rigetti Computing, Inc. investors
For Rigetti Computing, Inc. investors, the recent signals are mixed, leaving the near-term picture neutral / mixed. On the constructive side: Material positive event; Positive 4.0% session move. Weighing against that: Rigetti Computing, Inc. (RGTI) moved -7.54% from $15.25 to $14.10 on 2026-07-16; Rigetti Computing, Inc. (RGTI) moved -5.34% from $16.11 to $15.25 on 2026-07-15. Wall Street's consensus price target sits at $21.67, implying +37.1% upside from $15.81. BestStocks rates the overall signal quality low (56/100). With earnings roughly 61 days out, the next report is the most likely near-term test of the move.
RGTI price reaction
RGTI last traded at $15.81, up $0.61 (+4.01%) from the previous close of $15.20. The session traded on 1.3× average volume (normal), so participation was unremarkable. Over the past month the stock has ranged between $14.87 and $18.82, and it currently sits about 24% of the way up that band.
Bullish and bearish analyst opinions on Rigetti Computing, Inc. (RGTI)
The consensus analyst price target on Rigetti Computing, Inc. (RGTI) is $21.67, 37.1% above the recent $15.81. Over the past 90 days analysts logged 0 upgrades, 2 maintains, and 0 downgrades. Here is how the bullish and bearish cases on RGTI line up.
▲ The bullish case
+Wall Street's consensus price target of $21.67 implies +37.1% upside from $15.81.
+The Street's most bullish target is $27.00 (+70.8%).
+Material positive event.
+Positive 4.0% session move.
+Rigetti Computing, Inc. (RGTI) moved +7.23% from $14.25 to $15.28 on 2026-07-21.
▼ The bearish case
−Rigetti Computing, Inc. (RGTI) moved -7.54% from $15.25 to $14.10 on 2026-07-16.
Bull vs bear balanceNeutral / Mixed
BearishNeutralBullish
Weighing both sides, BestStocks' composite read of recent signals is roughly balanced, as the bull-versus-bear meter above shows. This is an educational summary of the bull and bear case, not investment advice.
Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus figures as of Sep 9, 2026; other aggregators may differ. High and low targets show the range of estimates, not forecasts.
Rigetti Computing, Inc. (RGTI) moved -3.53% from $16.39 to $15.81 on 2026-09-08, despite the company signing a definitive agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce for a $100 million CHIPS Act award to accelerate superconducting quantum computer R&D. Under the terms, the U.S. government will receive a minority, non-controlling equity stake in the company. Volume was 3.5x the 5-day average.
Material / Earnings2026-08-28-5.2%
Rigetti Computing, Inc. (RGTI) moved −3.94% from $16.23 to $15.59 on 2026-08-28. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume was near its 5-day average, indicating routine trading activity.
Material / Earnings2026-08-26-5.9%
Rigetti Computing, Inc. (RGTI) moved -4.44% from $16.68 to $15.94 on 2026-08-26. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume was near its 5-day average, indicating no unusual trading activity.
Material / Earnings2026-08-24-8.6%
Rigetti Computing, Inc. (RGTI) moved -6.43% from $17.50 to $16.37 on 2026-08-24. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found.
Material / Earnings2026-08-21+11.4%
Rigetti Computing, Inc. (RGTI) moved +9.81% from $16.31 to $17.91 on August 21, 2026, driven by sector sympathy after peer D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) received an outperform rating and analyst upgrade from BMO Capital. The move was also supported by investor recirculation to Rigetti's Q2 2026 results, which showed 185.3% year-over-year revenue growth to $5.1 million from on-premises Novera quantum hardware sales, and ongoing optimism around potential $100 million in CHIPS Act R&D funding.
Material / Earnings2026-08-07+8.5%
Rigetti Computing, Inc. (RGTI) moved +6.89% from $16.78 to $17.94 on 2026-08-07. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume was 1.4x the 5-day average, modestly elevated, with earnings scheduled for announcement on 2026-08-11.
Filings2026-08-06-1.5%
Rigetti Computing, Inc. (RGTI) filed a new 8-K on 2026-08-06. The filing contents were not disclosed in available sources.
Material / Earnings2026-08-06-1.5%
Rigetti Computing, Inc. (RGTI) reported EPS of $-0.05 vs. $-0.05 estimate for Q2 FY2026 on August 6, 2026, matching consensus with an -8.6% surprise.
Upcoming catalysts & outlook
Next earnings
2026-11-09 (est.)
in 61 days
Earnings Release
2026-11-09
High impact
Thesis shift
Neutral / Mixed
bearish signal
Risk level
High
from change events
Frequently asked questions about RGTI
Why did Rigetti Computing, Inc. (RGTI) stock move?
RGTI rose 4.0% to $15.81. No single company-specific catalyst was confirmed during the move window, and it looks technical.
How much did RGTI stock rise?
RGTI gained 4.01% ($0.61) versus the prior close of $15.20, last trading at $15.81 on 1.3× average volume.
When is Rigetti Computing, Inc.'s next earnings date?
RGTI's next earnings report is estimated for 2026-11-09 — about 61 days away.
What is the analyst price target for RGTI?
The consensus analyst price target for RGTI is $21.67, about 37.1% above the current $15.81. Over the past 90 days, analysts recorded 0 upgrades, 2 maintains, and 0 downgrades.
How BestStocks tracks RGTI
This page is generated automatically by BestStocks' change-detection system after its price and volume cleared RGTI-specific materiality thresholds, triggering an evidence check. It draws on 20 tracked change events for RGTI, cross-checked against the data sources listed below. Price, volume, and market-capitalization figures are the live intraday quote as of September 9, 2026 and refresh as new information is detected; for companies with multiple share classes, market-cap figures can differ by data source. Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus. This is an educational summary of what changed and why — not personalized investment advice.
