IBM Emerges as a Quiet Contender in Quantum Computing Race
While flashy quantum computing startups dominate headlines, IBM's steady progress and financial heft make it a dark horse in the sector. The tech giant reported $2.2 billion Q2 net income with projected 2025 free cash FLOW exceeding $13.5 billion—war chest that could fund both its 6.1% dividend yield and quantum ambitions.
IBM's quantum credentials include pioneering cloud-accessible quantum systems and developing Qiskit, the industry's most widely adopted quantum software platform. The company anticipates achieving quantum advantage by 2026, a watershed moment where quantum systems outperform classical computers on practical problems.