GOOGL vs QBTS: which is the better buy in 2026?
On Alexandria's Compass, D-Wave Quantum has the edge with a 71/100 score versus 62/100 for GOOGL. Here is how they stack up, factor by factor.
Alphabet Inc.
NASDAQ:GOOGL
Waymo and Gemini are turning the AI-kills-Google story on its head, but the next leg needs Cloud margins to do the heavy lifting.
Full GOOGL analysisD-Wave Quantum
NYSE:QBTS
D-Wave sells quantum computing's promise at a $6.7B market cap against $8M in trailing revenue. The math doesn't work.
Full QBTS analysisFactor by factor
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Frequently asked questions
Is GOOGL or QBTS the better buy in 2026?
By Compass Score, D-Wave Quantum (NYSE:QBTS) edges it at 71/100 versus 62/100 for GOOGL. Both scores update weekly and reflect a contrarian, forward-looking read, not a recommendation.
How does Alexandria compare GOOGL and QBTS?
Each company is scored 1-100 on eight factors: revenue growth, profitability, valuation, momentum, theme purity, moat, catalysts, and market position. The Compass Score is the composite, and the comparison below shows where each name wins factor by factor.
Compass Scores are proprietary editorial research from publicly available data, not investment advice or a recommendation regarding any security. Rankings update weekly.