Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ: RGTI) stock posted explosive gains across 2024. The quantum computing company's share price closed out the year's trading up 1,449.4%, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.

Rigetti Computing is one of the worlds forefront full-stack quantum computing companies. It specializes in superconducting qubit technology and hybrid quantum-classical systems. The company operates the industrys first dedicated quantum device manufacturing facility.

CEO Jensen Huang said that “very useful quantum computers” are likely 20 years away. The commentary from the tech executive caused an immediate negative reaction in quantum computing stocks, sending popular names like IonQ (IONQ) and Rigetti Computing (RGTI) down between 40% and 50% on Jan.