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Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ:RGTI) shares slid about 10% on Monday after B. Riley cut its rating to Neutral and raised its price target to $42, citing concerns around the timing of U.S. government funding that could affect near-term sales.
The analyst said delays in government funding authorizations pose a meaningful sales-risk despite recent contract wins and a year-to-date rally that has pushed expectations higher.
B. Riley noted Rigetti’s cash position and burn appear manageable, roughly $572 million in reserves versus an estimated $19 million quarterly cash burn, but warned that slower government approvals could stretch the sales cycle.
Investors reacted swiftly to the research note, trimming exposure ahead of the company’s scheduled third-quarter results on Nov. 10 and a follow-up call on Nov. 11.
