Intel to Acquire Classiq to Create a Full-stack Quantum Computing Platform

What happened: Intel announced a definitive agreement to acquire Classiq, a quantum computing software provider, combining Classiq's synthesis platform with Intel's spin-qubit manufacturing and software. Key numbers: Announced October 26, 2026. Expected to close in the first half of 2027. Intel has invested in quantum computing since 2015. Why it matters: Intel says the deal would make it a full-stack quantum solutions provider and add Quantum Processing Units to its portfolio of CPUs, GPUs and ASICs. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals. Market: +4.0% today ($90.47), +129.7% YTD, 0.9x vol — as of 22:15 UTC Verified: Q3_2026 (Oct 29) revenue $15.2B vs $15.2B est; next print ~Jan 28

Intel announced a definitive agreement to acquire Classiq, a quantum computing software provider, combining Classiq's synthesis platform with Intel's spin-qubit manufacturing and software.

Intel says the deal would make it a full-stack quantum solutions provider and add Quantum Processing Units to its portfolio of CPUs, GPUs and ASICs. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals. Market: +4.0% today ($90.47), +129.7% YTD, 0.9x vol — as of 22:15 UTC Verified: Q3_2026 (Oct 29) revenue $15.2B vs $15.2B est; next print ~Jan 28