Rigetti Computing, Inc. 8-K

What Happened
On January 9, 2026, Rigetti Computing, Inc. (RGTI) filed an 8‑K and issued a press release announcing a revision to its product roadmap: the company now expects general availability (GA) of its 108‑qubit system, Cepheus™‑1‑108Q, around the end of the first quarter of 2026. In the same announcement Rigetti reported recent technical performance results for its systems.

Key Details

• Date of filing/announcement: January 9, 2026.
• New GA timing: Cepheus‑1‑108Q expected to reach general availability around the end of Q1 2026.
• Reported median two‑qubit gate fidelities: 99.0% on the 108‑qubit system, 99.7% on the 9‑qubit system, and 99.6% on the 36‑qubit system.
• The press release was furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8‑K.

Why It Matters
A revised availability date changes the timetable for when customers can access Rigetti’s 108‑qubit system and when related commercial deployments and potential revenue could begin. The reported two‑qubit gate fidelities are a key technical metric for quantum performance; the high fidelity figures indicate progress on error rates, which investors watch as an indicator of how close systems are to practical, scalable uses. Investors should note the timeline update and monitor subsequent operational or financial disclosures for implications on commercialization and revenue timing.