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IONQ·IonQ Inc

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After Hours
High
$72.18
Open
$69.64
Market Cap
26.18B
52W High
$84.64
Low
$66.80
P. Close
$70.15
P/E
80.01
52W Low
$25.89
Fwd P/E
-66.00
Mean Target
$67.64
Technical Score (1D)
100
BUY
News Sentiment
56
BULLISH
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Earnings Summary
IonQ is a U.S.-based company specializing in quantum computing, providing cloud-based access to its quantum computers and developing quantum-safe networking solutions. Operating within the technology sector, specifically computer hardware, IonQ's business model focuses on making advanced quantum capabilities accessible through major cloud platforms and its own services, alongside hardware design and consulting. The company aims to be a leader in the burgeoning field of quantum technology. In its most recent reported quarters, IonQ has shown a mixed performance. For Q1 2026, the company reported actual EPS of -0.38 against an estimate of -0.3593, and actual revenue of $64.67 million against an estimate of $50.73 million, indicating a revenue beat. This follows Q4 2025, where actual EPS was $1.93, significantly beating the estimate of -0.333, with actual revenue of $61.89 million surpassing the estimate of $41.19 million. Prior to this, Q3 2025 saw actual EPS of -3.58 with no estimate provided, and Q2 2025 reported actual EPS of -0.7 against an estimate of -0.2925, alongside actual revenue of $20.69 million with no estimate. Q1 2025 reported actual EPS of -0.14 against an estimate of -0.295, with actual revenue of $7.57 million and no estimate. Looking at the historical trajectory, IonQ has demonstrated significant revenue growth, particularly in recent periods, with Q1 2026 revenue growing substantially year-over-year. The company has shown a pattern of beating revenue estimates when provided, and has recently achieved notable EPS beats in Q4 2025 and Q1 2026. However, there have been instances of EPS misses or significant deviations from estimates in earlier quarters, such as Q2 2025 and Q3 2025, indicating a developing earnings profile. Recent news highlights a significant positive development with a U.S. government announcement of substantial funding for the quantum computing sector, which, while not directly benefiting IonQ, has created a positive market sentiment and sector-wide gains. This news coincides with IonQ's own strong Q1 2026 performance, a raised full-year revenue outlook, and shareholder approval for the SkyWater Technology acquisition. Despite this positive momentum, high short interest and concerns about valuation metrics like a high price-to-sales ratio are noted. Investors should watch for the continued impact of the SkyWater acquisition, the company's ability to sustain its strong revenue growth, and how it translates its technological advancements into consistent financial performance in upcoming quarters.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$-4.41$-2.62$-0.83$0.97$2.76Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$-0.30 - -
Q1'26$-0.36$-0.38-5.8%
Q4'25$-0.33$1.93+679.6%
Q3'25 - $-3.58 -
Q2'25$-0.29$-0.70-139.3%
Q1'25$-0.29$-0.14+52.5%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$-1M$18M$37M$56M$76MQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$67M - -
Q1'26$51M$65M+27.5%
Q4'25$41M$62M+50.2%
Q3'25 - $40M -
Q2'25 - $21M -
Q1'25 - $8M -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

IONQ Stock Snapshot

IONQ is currently trading at $69.73, giving IonQ Inc a market cap of 26.18B and a P/E ratio of 80.0. Today's range spans $66.80–$72.18, with shares opening at $69.64 and moving down $0.42 (0.6%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 100/100 (BUY) with a news sentiment reading of 56/100.

Over the past year IONQ has traded between $25.89 and $84.64 - the current price is +169.3% off the 52-week low and -17.6% from the high. 22 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $67.64 (range $44.78–$100.00), implying downside of -3.0%.

Algorithmic and quant fund activity in IONQ tends to intensify when the technical score crosses the 100/100 threshold - systematic models in large-cap Technology names trigger entry signals at these levels, adding momentum to what may have started as fundamental-driven buying. Signal: BUY. Sentiment: neutral (56/100). Price: $69.73 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range). The current P/E ratio stands at 80.0. Annual range: $25.89–$84.64.

The combination of a BUY signal (100/100) and neutral news sentiment (56/100) puts IONQ on the screens of active managers who run quality-momentum overlays — a cohort that can build meaningful positions at 26.18B in Technology market cap without immediately moving the stock. At $69.73 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range in the $25.89–$84.64 range), the entry discipline is clean and the potential re-rating if sentiment continues to improve is meaningful.