Quantum computing has been on the horizon for what feels like decades. But with the explosion of artificial intelligence (AI) over the past year or so, the quantum computing future could be upon us. In 2025, there are several stocks that could benefit. Some are big tech businesses; others are specialty start-ups focused on a particular niche.

The stock market roared higher last year, and some of the biggest gainers operate in one specific field: artificial intelligence (AI). The technology promises to revolutionize many industries -- from healthcare to automobiles -- with innovations such as AI-powered medical devices and autonomous driving systems.

IonQ ($IONQ) stock has soared 388.5% over the past year. The company is benefitting from its strong position in the quantum computing space. Its

One of these companies' quantum platforms can complete calculations in minutes that would take today's supercomputers longer than the age of the universe to solve.