{
  "id": 16155469,
  "title": "Not IonQ. Not D-Wave. This Quantum Stock Could Be 2027's Surprise Winner.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/not-ionq-not-d-wave-this-quantum-stock-could-be-2027s-surprise-winner",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-23T05:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motley Fool",
    "slug": "motley-fool",
    "url": "https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/10/23/not-ionq-not-d-wave-this-quantum-stock-could-be-20/?source=iedfolrf0000001"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the rapidly evolving field of quantum computing, many stocks have struggled to perform, with notable examples such as IonQ (IONQ -3.47%) and D-Wave (QBTS -3.88%) experiencing declines in share prices year-to-date. Despite this, one unexpected player has emerged as a potential quantum computing stock winner for 2027: Microsoft (MSFT -2.23%). While not the first company that comes to mind when discussing quantum computing, Microsoft is making significant strides in this area that warrant consideration.\n\nMicrosoft's work in quantum computing centers around developing a topological superconductor, known as a topconductor, which promises more stable qubits—the fundamental units of computation for quantum computers. By pairing this technology with its proprietary chip architecture, Majorana, Microsoft aims to scale qubits and ultimately reach a million qubits on a single chip. This goal is crucial as all quantum computing seeks to create a fault-tolerant computer capable of solving problems beyond the reach of traditional computers.\n\nWhat sets Microsoft apart from other quantum computing companies is its integration of these technologies into its Azure cloud computing services. Microsoft already offers quantum computing processing to customers through Azure Quantum, and the service has already proven beneficial to researchers. With Azure Cloud reaching $100 billion in annualized revenue in fiscal 2026, driven by its AI cloud services, Microsoft has the financial resources to invest in quantum computing without the same risks as other companies in the sector.\n\nThe company's strong financial performance further bolsters its position. In Q4 2026, Microsoft reported $90 billion in revenue, a 18% increase, and $40.6 billion in operating income, an 18% rise. Azure, in particular, is projected to grow by 45% in fiscal 2027. As the AI cloud market is expected to reach $2 trillion by 2030, this growth will likely continue for Microsoft, positioning the company well for the expansion of quantum computing technologies.\n\nWhile no investment is without risk, Microsoft's strong market position—holding 21% of the global cloud computing market, second only to Amazon at 28%—suggests that its sales and earnings will benefit from the increasing demand for AI cloud computing. With Microsoft continually expanding its quantum computing capabilities and integrating them into its Azure platform, the company is uniquely positioned to capitalize on two of the most significant technological advancements of our time. Investors looking for a quantum computing stock winner in 2027 might find Microsoft to be an intriguing option.",
  "summary": "Forget the quantum computing pure plays -- Microsoft is in a unique position in this space.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}