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Rigetti Computing, Inc. (RGTI) Sees a More Significant Dip Than Broader Market: Some Facts to Know

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In the latest close session, Rigetti Computing, Inc. (RGTI - Free Report) was down 1.18% at $15.09. The stock's change was less than the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.45%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.63%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 0.78%.

The stock of company has fallen by 18.21% in the past month, lagging the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 1.27% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.99%.

The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of Rigetti Computing, Inc. in its upcoming release. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of -$0.05, marking a 66.67% fall compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $3.89 million, up 99.64% from the year-ago period.

For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of -$0.19 per share and a revenue of $24.55 million, representing changes of +70.31% and +246.36%, respectively, from the prior year.

It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for Rigetti Computing, Inc. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.

Our research reveals that these estimate alterations are directly linked with the stock price performance in the near future. To exploit this, we've formed the Zacks Rank, a quantitative model that includes these estimate changes and presents a viable rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, there's been no change in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. At present, Rigetti Computing, Inc. boasts a Zacks Rank of #5 (Strong Sell).

The Internet - Software industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 85, positioning it in the top 35% of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the power of our distinct industry groups by determining the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks forming the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

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