Rigetti Computing shares fell 7.37% on May 15, 2026. The stock closed at $17.85. After-hours trading indicated a price of $17.87.

The move follows a period of high volatility. The stock gained 8.29% on May 11. Shares fell 7.02% on May 12. The price dropped 3.43% on May 13. Shares recovered 4.64% on May 14.

No company-specific announcements occurred on May 17, 2026. Broader technology futures weakened following U.S.-China trade disappointments. The decline reflects sector-wide risk-off sentiment toward high-beta stocks rather than fundamental changes to the business.