Google Unveils Quantum Chip Willow: A Closer Look

Alphabet GOOGL has found itself in the headlines following the announcement of Willow, its new quantum computing chip that boasts state-of-the-art performance across key metrics and enables major achievements in the field.  Willow Addresses Key Quantum Limitations  Firstly, Willow has the capability to reduce errors exponentially as it scales qubits higher, defeating a key challenge in quantum error correction that’s been present for nearly 30 years. Secondly, in a benchmark, Willow completed a computation in under five minutes that today’s fastest supercomputers couldn’t solve in 10 septillion years.For those curious, ’10 septillion years’ is longer than the age of the universe itself.It’s undoubtedly a huge development for the space, causing Alphabet shares to enjoy bullish action. Hartmut Neven, Founder and Lead at Google Quantum AI, said:‘My colleagues sometimes ask me why I left the burgeoning field of AI to focus on quantum computing. My answer is that both will prove to be the most transformational technologies of our time, but advanced AI will significantly benefit from access to quantum computing.’Alphabet shares have been notably strong over the last three months, gaining more than 20% and outperforming the bulk of Mag 7 peers. Analysts have also taken a favorable stance on the company’s earnings outlook, raising EPS expectations across the board over recent months.Image Source: Zacks Investment ResearchThe growth outlook for the mega-cap tech giant also remains favorable, with current consensus expectations suggesting 40% EPS growth in its current fiscal year on nearly 15% higher sales.Image Source: Zacks Investment ResearchBottom LineMega-cap technology giant Alphabet GOOGL has found itself in a positive light following favorable news surrounding Willow, its new state-of-the-art quantum computing chip.The quantum computing theme appears to be picking up some real steam now, with Alphabet’s news release really lighting a spark. Zacks Naming Top 10 Stocks for 2025Want to be tipped off early to our 10 top picks for the entirety of 2025?History suggests their performance could be sensational.From 2012 (when our Director of Research Sheraz Mian assumed responsibility for the portfolio) through November, 2024, the Zacks Top 10 Stocks gained +2,112.6%, more than QUADRUPLING the S&P 500’s +475.6%. Now Sheraz is combing through 4,400 companies to handpick the best 10 tickers to buy and hold in 2025. Don’t miss your chance to get in on these stocks when they’re released on January 2.Be First to New Top 10 Stocks >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL): Free Stock Analysis ReportTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks