In the latest close session, Rigetti Computing, Inc. (RGTI) was down 3.97% at $24.70. This move lagged the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.26%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a rise of 0.6%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 0.25%.
The company's stock has climbed by 14.46% in the past month, exceeding the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 1.58% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.57%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Rigetti Computing, Inc. in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of -$0.05, showcasing a 37.5% upward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $2.67 million, indicating a 17.67% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of -$0.68 per share and a revenue of $7.89 million, signifying shifts of -88.89% and 0%, respectively, from the last year.
Investors should also pay attention to any latest changes in analyst estimates for Rigetti Computing, Inc. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.
Our research suggests that these changes in estimates have a direct relationship with upcoming 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, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 7.14% lower. Right now, Rigetti Computing, Inc. possesses a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
The Internet - Software industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 57, placing it within the top 24% of over 250 industries.
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