D-Wave Systems Inc. (QBTS) stock soared 5.36% in pre-market trading on Wednesday, riding the wave of a broader rally in the quantum computing sector fueled by positive industry developments and growing investor confidence.

The surge was driven by a combination of factors, including D-Wave's successful completion of its second SOC 2 Type 2 audit, reinforcing its commitment to delivering secure and enterprise-grade quantum computing solutions. Additionally, the company's shares benefited from the bullish sentiment spilling over from other quantum computing stocks like Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT) and Rigetti Computing (RGTI), which saw significant gains on the back of securing contracts and partnerships that highlighted the increasing adoption of quantum technology.

The quantum computing sector as a whole has been attracting significant investor attention, with analysts speculating on the potential value and growth prospects of companies like D-Wave, IonQ (IONQ), and Honeywell's Quantinuum business. Analysts suggest that Quantinuum could be worth around $20 billion, reflecting the growing optimism surrounding the industry's potential to drive breakthroughs in fields such as materials discovery, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence.