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IonQ, Inc.

NYSE: IONQ
31.72
as of 2026-10-30
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Trapped-ion quantum computers, sold via cloud. Expanded portfolio: computation, quantum networking, sensors, security/post-quantum cryptography (Clavis XG).

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10/23/2026Federal agency Post-Quantum Cryptography Migration Plans due to OMB/ONCD (Executive Order 14411, signed June 22, 2026) — the first concrete compliance checkpoint in a program targeting full PQC key migration by Dec 31, 2030. Near-term relevance: agencies must show real procurement/adoption intent by this date, not just long-term roadmaps. — Federal civilian agencies faced an October 22, 2026, deadline to submit their post-quantum cryptography (PQC) migration plans to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD), as mandated by OMB Memorandum M-26-15. This requirement, stemming from Executive Order 14412 signed in June 2026, directs agencies to provide risk-prioritized strategies for cryptographic discovery, execution milestones, and the decommissioning of legacy systems that cannot support PQC.
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10/22/2026IonQ has completed a $2.0 billion follow-on equity offering, resulting in the issuance of new shares and warrants.
10/22/2026An analysis of IonQ's potential stock performance over the next five years, noting that company growth does not guarantee positive investment returns.
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10/21/2026A commentary on the investment risks associated with IonQ, highlighting that profitability in quantum computing remains a long-term challenge despite sales growth.
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10/21/2026A comparison between D-Wave and IonQ, highlighting their different hardware approaches to quantum computing.
10/20/2026IonQ shares declined following a $2 billion equity offering announced on October 14.
10/20/2026IonQ now supports native integration with the Qrisp open-source framework, allowing developers to program IonQ quantum computers without proprietary tooling.
10/20/2026IonQ stock saw a 1.56% increase in the most recent trading session.
10/20/2026IonQ's acquisition of Elisity and recent equity offering have raised concerns regarding shareholder dilution, while supporting a strategic shift into cybersecurity.
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10/15/2026The Quantum Insider
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10/15/2026IonQ continues to report record revenue and a growing backlog, though shares remain impacted by equity dilution and uncertainties surrounding recent acquisitions.
10/15/2026IonQ stock experienced a decline alongside other quantum computing peers following a $2 billion equity offering.
10/15/2026Investment analysis suggests IonQ is a speculative play in the growing quantum computing sector with potential for long-term commercial adoption.
10/14/2026IonQ announced the pricing of a $2.0 billion equity offering to accelerate the commercialization of its quantum platform.
10/14/2026IonQ's stock declined after announcing a $2 billion equity offering, following a previous deal involving Elisity.
10/14/2026IonQ was upgraded to a Buy rating by Zacks due to optimism regarding its earnings prospects.
10/14/2026IonQ shares have experienced a significant decline since October 2025, though Rosenblatt maintains a bullish outlook.
10/14/2026IonQ stock dropped following the company's announcement of a $2 billion equity offering.
10/14/2026IonQ shares fell following the announcement of a $2.0 billion equity offering to accelerate commercialization.
10/14/2026IonQ's revenue growth is compared to Innodata as the companies compete in their respective sectors.
10/14/2026IonQ raised $2 billion through an equity offering to address potential cash needs.
10/14/2026IonQ announced the pricing of a $2.0 billion equity offering.
10/13/2026IonQ reached an agreement to acquire the Zero Trust company Elisity for up to $1.3 billion, aiming to combine their respective technologies.
10/13/2026IonQ's stock price declined following news of the acquisition of Elisity and the related issuance of new shares.
10/13/2026An analysis compares the business outlook for IonQ and Innodata, noting the companies' different stages of commercial scale.
10/13/2026IonQ announced the acquisition of the cybersecurity firm Elisity in an all-stock transaction valued at up to $1.3 billion.
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10/12/2026IonQ's share price dropped following the announcement of the $1.3 billion acquisition of Elisity.
10/12/2026IonQ shares fell 8.8% following the announcement of the acquisition of Elisity, with the deal expected to close in the fourth quarter.
10/12/2026IonQ has reached an agreement to acquire the cybersecurity firm Elisity for up to $1.3 billion in an all-stock deal.
10/12/2026IonQ is moving forward with an agreement to acquire cybersecurity company Elisity for up to $1.3 billion.
10/12/2026IonQ is acquiring Elisity in an all-stock deal worth up to $1.3 billion.
10/12/2026IonQ's stock fell 10% following the announcement of its acquisition of Elisity.
10/12/2026IonQ plans to integrate Elisity’s Zero Trust platform with its own post-quantum cryptography solutions.
10/12/2026IonQ shares dropped 9% following the announcement of the acquisition of Elisity in an all-stock transaction.
10/12/2026IonQ is acquiring Elisity for up to $1.3 billion to expand its security business in response to evolving cyber threats.
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10/11/2026The article highlights three quantum computing stocks that may outperform IonQ and Rigetti in the market this fall.
10/10/2026Nvidia's $1 billion investment in US quantum research may influence the market for quantum computing stocks, including IonQ.
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10/9/2026The Quantum Insider
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10/1/2026Bank of America has initiated coverage on IonQ with a 'Buy' rating.
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9/29/2026IonQ has agreed to deploy its first on-premise Superion 256 quantum computer at Florida International University to support research applications.
9/29/2026The article compares the growth prospects and market position of Cerebras Systems and IonQ, highlighting IonQ's expanding backlog.
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9/28/2026Bank of America has initiated coverage of IonQ with a buy rating, citing the company's progress in quantum computing.
9/28/2026Bank of America has initiated coverage of IonQ, highlighting its potential for broader business expansion in the quantum sector.
9/28/2026Bank of America issued a buy rating for IonQ, emphasizing its strategic acquisitions and expansion into multiple sectors.
9/28/2026Bank of America initiated coverage of IonQ with a buy rating and a $60 price target, focusing on its semiconductor-based quantum approach.
9/28/2026BofA Securities initiated coverage on IonQ at Buy, noting that the company's recent acquisitions are aiding its diversification in quantum technology.
9/27/2026IonQ has announced a breakthrough related to real-time error correction in quantum computing.
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9/25/2026IonQ will deploy its Superion 256 quantum computer at NVIDIA’s Accelerated Quantum Research Center, integrating it with NVIDIA’s hybrid AI and quantum infrastructure.
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9/24/2026Quantum computing companies including IonQ face a critical end to the third quarter as they navigate commercialization challenges and valuation concerns.
9/24/2026IonQ has achieved a significant technical milestone in quantum computing, though the company continues to face stock performance challenges.
9/24/2026IonQ has signed a contract to deliver and install its 256-qubit Superion quantum computer at Florida International University.
9/24/2026Financial analysis article discussing IonQ's recent technological breakthrough in contrast to its current financial and stock market performance.
9/24/2026IonQ has secured a contract with Florida International University to install its Superion 256-qubit trapped-ion quantum computer.
9/24/2026IonQ is mentioned in a daily summary of stock market news.
9/24/2026An assessment of IonQ's position as a leader in a specific segment of the quantum computing industry.
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9/24/2026IonQ announced a contract to deliver its Superion 256-qubit quantum computer to Florida International University.
9/23/2026Classiq and Israel Natural Gas Lines Ltd. used IonQ's Forte-1 quantum computer to perform research on optimizing natural gas transmission.
9/23/2026IonQ has achieved a technical advancement that addresses a significant obstacle in practical quantum computing.
9/23/2026IonQ stock rose after the company unveiled a new quantum computing advancement at an industry conference and announced a research pact with Nvidia.
9/23/2026IonQ shares increased after the company announced an end-to-end real-time quantum error correction decoder.
9/23/2026IonQ and Nvidia are partnering to install an IonQ Superion 256 quantum computer at Nvidia’s quantum research center.
9/23/2026IonQ shares rose following a breakthrough in quantum computing and a new collaboration with Nvidia.
9/23/2026IonQ released a new quantum error-correction decoder test, which is contributing to advancements in the quantum computing industry.
9/23/2026IonQ will provide the first on-premise quantum computing deployment at the NVIDIA Accelerated Quantum Research Center to help scale quantum processors.
9/23/2026IonQ shares gained after the company announced that its Superion 256 quantum computer will be the first system at Nvidia’s quantum research center, acting as a specialized co-processor.
9/22/2026The article mentions IonQ as part of a group of quantum computing stocks receiving a market warning regarding their financial outlook.
9/22/2026IonQ and Synopsys have developed integrated quantum algorithms that demonstrate up to 14.6% improvements in engineering simulation workloads.
9/22/2026IonQ has raised its revenue guidance for 2026, signaling positive growth expectations for the quantum computing company.
9/22/2026The article discusses the five-year financial outlook for IonQ stock within the quantum computing market.
9/22/2026The article covers IonQ's share dilution and reports its cash and short-term investment position at the end of Q2 2026.
9/22/2026IonQ is expanding its presence in South Korea through a new hardware deal.
9/21/2026IonQ has entered into a multi-year partnership with South Korea-based SDT, Inc. to deploy quantum computing hardware.
9/20/2026A brief overview of IonQ's current stock market position and growth performance.
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9/18/2026The Quantum Insider
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9/17/2026IonQ and NVIDIA utilized generative AI to significantly reduce the time required for quantum circuit compilation, marking a technical milestone.
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9/17/2026IonQ and Synopsys published research showing that quantum algorithms integrated into engineering software can accelerate industrial design by up to 14.6%.
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9/17/2026IonQ stock rallied following news of quantum computing breakthroughs.
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9/16/2026IonQ reported joint research with Oak Ridge National Laboratory, NVIDIA, and the University of Tennessee showing that generative AI can write quantum optimization circuits.
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9/14/2026IonQ is participating in the 2026 IEEE International Conference on Quantum Computing and Engineering (QCE26), presenting nine peer-reviewed papers.
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9/10/2026S - Sale transaction of -2,407 shares at $37.21
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9/10/2026Italy is pursuing closer cooperation with IonQ to strengthen its own domestic quantum industry.
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9/9/2026IonQ stock rose after the company raised its 2026 revenue guidance, citing strong commercial momentum and organic growth.
9/9/2026Investor day — IonQ held its 2026 Investor Day on September 8, 2026, where the company announced an updated full-year 2026 revenue guidance of $450 million to $460 million following its acquisition of SkyWater Technology. During the event, IonQ also debuted its sixth-generation quantum computing platform, the IonQ Superion 256, and announced an $8.18 million quantum security agreement with Congruity360.
9/8/2026IonQ raised its 2026 full-year revenue outlook to $450-460 million following the acquisition of SkyWater Technology.
9/8/2026IonQ shares increased following the announcement of its new Superion 256 quantum computing platform and a higher revenue forecast linked to the SkyWater acquisition.
9/8/2026IonQ's stock rose significantly following the release of new quantum chips and an increased financial guidance outlook.
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9/8/2026IonQ announced its sixth-generation quantum computing platform, Superion 256, which will serve as the foundation for future compute products.
9/8/2026IonQ published a research blueprint detailing the resource requirements for a 20,000-physical-qubit quantum computer to break 256-bit elliptic-curve signatures.
9/8/2026IonQ signed an $8.18 million agreement with Congruity360 to provide quantum-safe network protection using its PQC and QKD appliances.
9/8/2026IonQ updated its 2026 revenue outlook to between $450 million and $460 million, accounting for the integration of SkyWater Technology.
9/8/2026IonQ utilized its investor day to detail its long-term strategy following the $1.8 billion acquisition of SkyWater, focusing on quantum systems and cybersecurity.
9/8/2026IonQ officially announced its sixth-generation quantum computing platform, Superion 256.
9/8/2026IonQ is hosting an investor day focusing on the integration of its recent SkyWater acquisition and general company strategy.
9/8/2026IonQ entered into an $8.18 million contract with Congruity360 to provide quantum-safe networking technology.
9/8/2026IonQ raised its 2026 revenue guidance after completing the acquisition of SkyWater Technology, leading to a share price increase.
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9/1/2026QC Ware and IonQ demonstrated a hybrid quantum-classical chemistry workflow using IonQ's Forte trapped-ion quantum computer to model the heme active site of cytochrome P450nor.
8/31/2026IonQ researchers demonstrated an end-to-end decoding system for quantum error correction that can be managed on a MacBook Pro.
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8/28/2026EX-99.1 — Officer / director departure or appointment · Other material events · Financial statements and exhibits
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8/25/2026IonQ has appointed Dr. Eric Ball and Timothy Baxter to its Board of Directors to support the company's expansion.
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8/24/2026An earnings comparison between IonQ and QUBT highlights QUBT's analyst upside despite IonQ's revenue growth.
8/24/2026IonQ is reportedly moving into a new business line beyond its core quantum computing offerings.
8/24/2026IonQ's stock valuation is discussed in the context of its strong five-year returns and the need for durable cash flow growth supported by technical progress.
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8/24/2026The article discusses concerns regarding insider activity at IonQ and other quantum computing companies.
8/24/2026Skyloom Global, an IonQ company, announced the successful deployment of additional optical communication terminals on-orbit for the Space Development Agency.
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8/19/2026IonQ is collaborating with CMC Microsystems to integrate its trapped-ion quantum computing systems into Canada's FABrIC Quantum Computing Sandbox.
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8/17/2026IonQ is expanding into quantum networking and security through alliances with Sandia National Laboratories and EPB, including the launch of commercial quantum memory.
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8/17/2026IonQ is included in a report evaluating leading full-stack quantum computer manufacturers and their cloud services.
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8/14/2026IonQ and other companies in the quantum sector recently reported financial earnings, indicating ongoing growth and traction.
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8/13/2026
Rating revision: Rating 2 → Rating 3
AI review
Automated financial audit: net loss is 5.5x revenue (> 2x) — speculative at best. The deterministic financial gate allows at best Rating 3, while the watchlist carried Rating 2. Rating lowered to Rating 3 until the fundamentals improve.
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8/10/2026IonQ's Q2 revenue trends show growth driven by international deployments and multiproduct sales.
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8/6/2026IonQ reported a wider-than-expected loss for Q2 but exceeded revenue estimates and raised its 2026 revenue outlook.
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8/6/2026IonQ's space division secured a National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) contract to provide commercial synthetic aperture radar services for national security missions.
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8/5/2026IonQ is mentioned alongside other quantum computing stocks as experiencing market pressure in 2026.
8/5/2026IonQ has signed a memorandum of understanding with Sandia National Laboratories to co-design quantum information science technologies for U.S. national security.
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8/3/2026IonQ stock experienced a price increase following positive analyst sentiment from Wedbush regarding its position in the quantum computing market.
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8/3/2026IonQ, Inc. saw its stock price rise by 9% following the completion of its SkyWater Technology acquisition.
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8/3/2026IonQ has finalized the acquisition of SkyWater for $1.8 billion following approval from the FTC, integrating quantum technologies into SkyWater's aerospace and defense portfolio.
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7/31/2026
Rating revision: Rating 3 → Rating 2
AI review
The acquisition of SkyWater Technology significantly improves IonQ's vertical integration and defense-related supply chain resilience, addressing a key structural risk associated with hardware dependency. While the company's valuation remains elevated, the move to secure a domestic foundry stabilizes its competitive position and justifies an improved rating. This strategic shift moves the company from a purely speculative software-led model to a more robust infrastructure-backed hardware provider.
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While IonQ maintains a competitive edge through key defense contracts, the recent sharp decline in market capitalization and increased volatility warrant a more cautious outlook. The combination of a high valuation and negative investor sentiment regarding the broader quantum sector elevates the risk profile, justifying a downgrade from a rating of 2 to a rating of 3. This conservative adjustment reflects the ongoing instability in the company's equity performance despite its operational progress.
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7/28/2026
Rating revision: Rating 3 → Rating 2
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The acquisition of SkyWater Technology significantly improves IonQ's vertical integration by securing internal semiconductor foundry capacity, which is critical for scaling production of trapped-ion systems. This move mitigates supply chain risks and strengthens the company's industrial moat within the defense sector, warranting an upgrade in our rating. Despite ongoing market volatility, the consolidation of manufacturing infrastructure provides a tangible foundation for long-term growth.
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7/27/2026The article mentions IonQ within the context of the quantum computing sector, noting that investors are focusing on upcoming quarterly results and price targets.
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7/21/2026Lumentum, IPG Photonics, and nLight are showing solid growth and year-to-date gains, driven by demand for photonics related to artificial intelligence.
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7/18/2026The stock market was marked by a massive sell-off in the technology sector, while the energy and financial sectors advanced.
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7/13/2026
Short-seller report questions Pentagon funding. Stock -9% today, -36% over the previous month.
Confirms valuation fragility in the face of any doubt regarding the stability of government contracts.
7/8/2026An analysis piece skeptical of IonQ's current valuation, arguing that the market hype surrounding the company is not justified by its performance.
6/26/2026TradingView
6/18/2026S - Sale transaction of -2,757 shares at $55.02
6/18/2026S - Sale transaction of -3,815 shares at $55.01
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5/6/2026S - Sale+OE transaction of -3,773 shares at $49.90
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4/16/2026S - Sale+OE transaction of -2,500 shares at $44.90
4/14/2026
DARPA HARQ contract with the Air Force Research Laboratory. A member of the House Intelligence Committee purchased IonQ shares a few weeks before the announcement (STOCK Act, legal and disclosed).
Signal of internal political conviction, to be treated solely as public legal information.
2/25/2026EX-23.1 — Period: 2025-12-31
1/21/2026SCALABLE HOMELAND INNOVATIVE ENTERPRISE LAYERED DEFENSE (SHIELD) INITIAL ORDER.
2/26/2025EX-23.1 — Period: 2024-12-31
2/28/2024EX-23.1 — Period: 2023-12-31
3/30/2023EX-23.1 — Period: 2022-12-31
9/29/2022TRAPPED ION QUANTUM COMPUTER
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3/29/202210-K/A — Period: 2021-12-31
2026 (recent)
Selected to compete for the Missile Defense Agency SHIELD/Golden Dome program ($151 billion IDIQ).
Eligibility only, not yet a firm contract