Chip Stock Investor Podcast

It has been one full year since we last reviewed the state of quantum computing and named Google our top pick in the sector. In this episode of Chip Stock Investor, we revisit that thesis to see how Google stacks up against pure play competitors like IonQ, Rigetti, D-Wave, and Quantum Computing Inc. While Google shares gained 60% over the last twelve months, we analyze if the dedicated quantum companies offered better returns or simply more volatility.<br>We break down the latest updates on Google's Willow chip and the Quantum Echoes algorithm which mark a significant step toward real world utility. However, we also provide a reality check on the milestones required for commercial viability, specifically quantum error correction and the development of long lived logical qubits. Investors need to understand that despite hype, we remain in a research and development phase.<br>The financial health of these companies is the primary focus of our analysis. We examine the revenue growth against the operating losses for IonQ, Rigetti, and D-Wave to determine how much runway they have left. We also discuss the cash positions of these firms, including IonQ’s recent fundraising efforts that diluted shareholders but shored up their balance sheet. Additionally, we look ahead to upcoming SPAC mergers from Infleqtion and Xanadu in 2026.<br>Finally, we review the semiconductor supply chain stocks that enable this technology. We discuss how equipment providers like Applied Materials and software leaders like Synopsys and Nvidia play a vital role in building and simulating quantum systems.<br>Join us on Discord with Semiconductor Insider, sign up on our website: www.chipstockinvestor.com/membership<br>Supercharge your analysis with AI! Get 15% of your membership with our special link here: https://fiscal.ai/csi/<br>Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b1228c12f284/sign-up-landing-page-short-form<br>If you found this video useful, please make sure to like and subscribe!<br>Chapters:00:00 Google Quantum AI Performance Review 01:32 Pure Play Stock Charts: IonQ, Rigetti, D-Wave, and QCI 02:26 Reality Check: Milestones for Commercial Viability 03:52 Financial Analysis: Revenue Growth vs Operating Losses 05:13 Balance Sheets and Cash Runway Concerns 06:17 Upcoming IPOs: Infleqtion and Xanadu 07:18 The Quantum Supply Chain: Applied Materials and Synopsys 08:26 Our Top Quantum Stock Picks for 2026<br>*********************************************************Affiliate links that are sprinkled in throughout this video. If something catches your eye and you decide to buy it, we might earn a little coffee money. Thanks for helping us (Kasey) fuel our caffeine addiction!<br>Content in this video is for general information or entertainment only and is not specific or individual investment advice. Forecasts and information presented may not develop as predicted and there is no guarantee any strategies presented will be successful. All investing involves risk, and you could lose some or all of your principal.<br> #semiconductors #chips #investing #stocks #finance #financeeducation #silicon #artificialintelligence #ai #financeeducation #chipstocks #finance #stocks #investing #investor #financeeducation #stockmarket #chipstockinvestor #fablesschipdesign #chipmanufacturing #semiconductormanufacturing #semiconductorstocks <br>Nick and Kasey own shares of Alphabet

The AI supercycle is expanding beyond just GPUs. In our first episode of the 2026 series, we break down the critical infrastructure that acts as the "roads and freeways" for data: data center networking, optics, and silicon photonics.<br>Logic chips (like CPUs and GPUs) are the "office" where work gets done, but the network is the "commute" that moves that data. Without advanced cabling, transceivers, and switches, AI clusters simply cannot function.<br>Find out what companies are involved in this fast growing market and how to approach investing in them. <br>Join us on Discord with Semiconductor Insider, sign up on our website: www.chipstockinvestor.com/membership<br>Supercharge your analysis with AI! Get 15% of your membership with our special link here: https://fiscal.ai/csi/<br>Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b1228c12f284/sign-up-landing-page-short-form<br>Chapters:00:00 - Investing in Chip Stocks 2026 01:43 - The "Roads" of AI: What is Data Center Networking? 02:46 - Copper vs. Fiber Optics: The Differences 03:59 - Market Size: Logic vs. Optoelectronics Sales 05:32 - The Cable Kings: Amphenol, Corning & CommScope 08:12 - Light Sources: Coherent, Lumentum & Broadcom 11:15 - Signal Integrity: Re-timers (Astera Labs, Credo) & DSPs 15:16 - Transceivers: Nvidia, Jabil & Intel 17:18 - Switching, Routing & The Full Stack (Broadcom, Marvell) 18:48 - Investment Strategy: Niche Players vs. Supply Chain Controllers<br>If you found this video useful, please make sure to like and subscribe!<br>*********************************************************<br>Affiliate links that are sprinkled in throughout this video. If something catches your eye and you decide to buy it, we might earn a little coffee money. Thanks for helping us (Kasey) fuel our caffeine addiction!<br>Content in this video is for general information or entertainment only and is not specific or individual investment advice. Forecasts and information presented may not develop as predicted and there is no guarantee any strategies presented will be successful. All investing involves risk, and you could lose some or all of your principal.<br>#Semiconductors #ChipStocks #AIInvesting #DataCenter #SiliconPhotonics #Nvidia #Broadcom #OpticalNetworking #TechStocks #Investing2026<br>Nick and Kasey own shares of a Nvidia, Broadcom, Credo, Amphenol and a number of others mentioned in the video.

Pure Storage just beat earnings guidance, but the market seems nervous about their new hyperscaler customer strategy?<br>In this video, we break down Pure Storage’s (PSTG) fiscal Q3 2026 earnings. The headline numbers look great with 16% revenue growth, but the transition to supporting massive customers like Meta is causing a spike in R&D spending and pressuring margins.<br>We analyze the software licensing model, the global shortage of NAND flash memory, and why the new $400 million buyback program.<br>Join us on Discord with Semiconductor Insider, sign up on our website: www.chipstockinvestor.com/membership<br>Supercharge your analysis with AI! Get 15% of your membership with our special link here: https://fiscal.ai/csi/<br>Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b1228c12f284/sign-up-landing-page-short-form<br>Chapters:00:00 - Intro: Why Pure Storage isn't getting investor love00:55 - Converting Hyperscalers to flash storage 02:00 - Q3 Earnings 03:15 - The Outlook04:00 - Business model shift04:40 - NAND flash is completely sold out 05:30 - R&D spending vs. profitability 07:45 - $400M repurchase plan08:45 - Why we are holding long-term<br>If you found this video useful, please make sure to like and subscribe!<br>*********************************************************<br>Affiliate links that are sprinkled in throughout this video. If something catches your eye and you decide to buy it, we might earn a little coffee money. Thanks for helping us (Kasey) fuel our caffeine addiction!<br>Content in this video is for general information or entertainment only and is not specific or individual investment advice. Forecasts and information presented may not develop as predicted and there is no guarantee any strategies presented will be successful. All investing involves risk, and you could lose some or all of your principal.<br> #PureStorage #DataCenters #AI #PSTG #StockAnalysis #Investing #CloudInfrastructure #semiconductors #chips #investing #stocks #finance #financeeducation #silicon #artificialintelligence #ai #financeeducation #chipstocks #finance #stocks #investing #investor #financeeducation #stockmarket #chipstockinvestor #fablesschipdesign #chipmanufacturing #semiconductormanufacturing #semiconductorstocks <br>Nick and Kasey own shares of Pure Storage

Micron just reported a record-breaking quarter with $13.6 billion in revenue and confirmed that their capacity is fully booked through 2026. We analyze the company's impressive sequential growth and the Q2 outlook which implies a 132% year-over-year revenue increase. Additionally, we clarify the misunderstanding regarding the company's decision to exit its direct-to-consumer memory unit versus its ongoing sales to PC and smartphone manufacturers.<br>Despite the strong performance, we remain prudent regarding valuation and the cyclical nature of the industry. We break down the adjusted free cash flow metric, which adds back Chips Act incentives , and discuss how significant capital expenditures for equipment are impacting profitability. <br>Join us on Discord with Semiconductor Insider, sign up on our website: www.chipstockinvestor.com/membership<br>Supercharge your analysis with AI! Get 15% of your membership with our special link here: https://fiscal.ai/csi/<br>Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b1228c12f284/sign-up-landing-page-short-form<br>If you found this video useful, please make sure to like and subscribe!<br>*********************************************************<br>Affiliate links that are sprinkled in throughout this video. If something catches your eye and you decide to buy it, we might earn a little coffee money. Thanks for helping us (Kasey) fuel our caffeine addiction!<br>Content in this video is for general information or entertainment only and is not specific or individual investment advice. Forecasts and information presented may not develop as predicted and there is no guarantee any strategies presented will be successful. All investing involves risk, and you could lose some or all of your principal.<br>#Micron #MU #Semiconductors #ChipStocks #Investing #StockMarket #AI #TechStocks #Earnings #Finance

Caterpillar isn't just moving dirt—they've been powering the grid for decades. But now, that "boring" energy business is becoming the main event.<br>In this video, we break down how Caterpillar’s long-standing Energy & Transportation segment has officially overtaken construction as the company's largest revenue driver. AI data center power needs have turned this legacy business into a critical infrastructure play, driving a $10 billion jump in backlog as data centers scramble for onsite power.<br>We analyze why the market is finally repricing this "hidden" energy giant, compare their onsite generation strategy directly against GE Vernova, and run a reverse DCF valuation to see if the stock is still a buy at all-time highs.<br>Join us on Discord with Semiconductor Insider, sign up on our website: www.chipstockinvestor.com/membership<br>Supercharge your analysis with AI! Get 15% of your membership with our special link here: https://fiscal.ai/csi/<br>Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b1228c12f284/sign-up-landing-page-short-form<br>Chapters:00:00 - The Hidden Energy Giant: Why We Are Covering Caterpillar01:45 - The $10 Billion Signal: Analyzing the Backlog Jump 03:20 - The Power Crisis: Why Data Centers Need "Onsite" Power 05:10 - Revenue Shift: Energy & Transportation is Now the #1 Segment 07:45 - Caterpillar vs. GE Vernova: The Key Differences in Strategy 09:30 - Profitability: How CAT is Expanding Margins Despite Flat Revenue 11:10 - Valuation: Reverse DCF 13:00 - Final Verdict: Do We Prefer CAT or GE Vernova?<br>If you found this video useful, please make sure to like and subscribe!<br>*********************************************************<br>Affiliate links that are sprinkled in throughout this video. If something catches your eye and you decide to buy it, we might earn a little coffee money. Thanks for helping us (Kasey) fuel our caffeine addiction!<br>Content in this video is for general information or entertainment only and is not specific or individual investment advice. Forecasts and information presented may not develop as predicted and there is no guarantee any strategies presented will be successful. All investing involves risk, and you could lose some or all of your principal.<br>#Caterpillar #StockMarket #Energy #DataCenters #AIInvesting #GEVernova #ValueInvesting #CAT #GEV