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Rigetti Computing, Inc. (RGTI) Dips More Than Broader Market: What You Should Know

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In the latest trading session, Rigetti Computing, Inc. (RGTI - Free Report) closed at $16.01, marking a -3.12% move from the previous day. The stock's performance was behind the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.76%. Meanwhile, the Dow lost 0.68%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 1.13%.

The company's stock has dropped by 2.48% in the past month, falling short of the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 6.68% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.26%.

Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Rigetti Computing, Inc. in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's upcoming EPS is projected at -$0.05, signifying a 66.67% drop compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $3.89 million, up 99.64% from the prior-year quarter.

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 latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. As a result, upbeat changes in estimates indicate analysts' favorable outlook on the business health and profitability.

Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. To capitalize on this, we've crafted the Zacks Rank, a unique model that incorporates these estimate changes and offers a practical rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, running from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), holds an admirable track record of superior performance, independently audited, with #1 stocks contributing an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection remained stagnant. Rigetti Computing, Inc. presently features a Zacks Rank of #5 (Strong Sell).

The Internet - Software industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 82, putting it in the top 34% 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.

Keep in mind to rely on Zacks.com to watch all these stock-impacting metrics, and more, in the succeeding trading sessions.

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