Better Quantum Computing Stock: IonQ vs. D-Wave - The Globe and Mail

As artificial intelligence and quantum computing reshape the global economy, investors are weighing the stability of government contractors against the high-growth potential of emerging hardware. Is BigBear.ai (BBAI -7.30%) or IonQ (IONQ -8.94%) the smarter choice? BigBear.ai focuses on decision-intelligence software for defense and intelligence agencies, while IonQ is pioneering trapped-ion quantum computing systems. Both companies occupy critical niches in the next wave of computing but face distinct hurdles regarding profitability and market adoption. We look at the data to see which one stands out. The case for BigBear.aiBigBear.ai offers decision-intelligence tools among tech stocks primarily for the U. S. government and defense sector. Its solutions are designed to help agencies like the U. S. Intelligence Community make sense of complex data in real-time. Customer concentration like this adds a layer of risk to the business, as revenue from customers contributing more than 10% of sales accounted for 51% of the total. In FY 2025, revenue reached nearly $127.7 million, representing a decline of approximately 19.3% compared to the previous year.