Quantum Stocks: February 2026 Outlook After January's Sell-Off

Key Takeaways IONQ fell 10.9% in January as quantum stocks slid amid tech jitters and risk-off sentiment.IonQ's $1.8B SkyWater deal lifts sentiment, boosting vertical integration and defense exposure.D-Wave's $30M contracts and Advantage2 adoption helped stabilize shares after January losses.In January 2026, the quantum computing sector resumed one of its familiar rhythms — volatility. Pure-play names like IonQ (IONQ) , Rigetti Computing (RGTI) and D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) , which captured investor imagination ...