Shares of IonQ, Inc. (NYSE:IONQ – Get Free Report) rose 12.4% on Thursday . The stock traded as high as $61.12 and last traded at $58.9860. Approximately 61,970,606 shares traded hands during trading, an increase of 138% from the average daily volume of 26,021,352 shares. The stock had previously closed at $52.47.
Key Headlines Impacting IonQ
Here are the key news stories impacting IonQ this week:
- Positive Sentiment: The U.S. is reportedly investing $2 billion in quantum computing, boosting the entire sector and sparking a strong move in IonQ shares. Why is IonQ (IONQ) stock rocketing higher today
- Positive Sentiment: IonQ’s recent quarterly update showed record revenue growth, a higher backlog, and an increased 2026 revenue outlook, reinforcing the company’s growth story. IonQ (IONQ) Is Down 5.0% After Raising 2026 Outlook And Announcing SkyWater Acquisition
- Positive Sentiment: Wall Street coverage remains upbeat, with analysts described as optimistic about IonQ, which can support the stock’s higher valuation. Wall Street Bulls Look Optimistic About IonQ (IONQ): Should You Buy?
- Positive Sentiment: Investors are also responding to IonQ’s expanding “full-stack” strategy, including acquisitions and vertical integration, which could improve long-term competitiveness. IonQ: The Only Quantum Stock I’m Considering (Rating Upgrade)
- Neutral Sentiment: Several articles highlight that quantum-computing stocks are breaking out as a group, suggesting IonQ’s move is partly driven by sector momentum rather than only company-specific news. Quantum Computing Stocks Break Out After Government Stake
- Negative Sentiment: Despite the bullish news, some coverage notes that IonQ still carries meaningful losses, including a large adjusted EBITDA deficit, which remains a risk for investors. IonQ: The Only Quantum Stock I’m Considering (Rating Upgrade)
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
IONQ has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price objective on shares of IonQ from $42.00 to $50.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, May 7th. Benchmark decreased their target price on IonQ from $75.00 to $65.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, February 26th. Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of IonQ in a research report on Monday, February 9th. Morgan Stanley set a $48.50 target price on IonQ in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. Finally, Wedbush reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $60.00 target price on shares of IonQ in a research report on Monday, May 4th. Ten research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, IonQ currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $68.63.
IonQ Stock Performance
The company’s fifty day moving average price is $39.31 and its 200 day moving average price is $43.16. The firm has a market capitalization of $22.02 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -210.66 and a beta of 3.05.
IonQ (NYSE:IONQ – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The company reported ($0.34) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.26) by ($0.08). IonQ had a net margin of 174.88% and a negative return on equity of 23.20%. The business had revenue of $64.67 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $49.75 million. During the same period last year, the firm posted ($0.14) earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 754.7% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, sell-side analysts expect that IonQ, Inc. will post -1.99 earnings per share for the current year.
Insider Activity
In other news, insider Robert T. Cardillo sold 5,165 shares of IonQ stock in a transaction dated Thursday, February 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $39.44, for a total value of $203,707.60. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 112,291 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,428,757.04. The trade was a 4.40% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, insider John W. Raymond sold 2,800 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, March 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $33.34, for a total value of $93,352.00. Following the transaction, the insider owned 83,963 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,799,326.42. This represents a 3.23% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last three months, insiders sold 12,354 shares of company stock valued at $504,428. Company insiders own 5.20% of the company’s stock.
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Clear Street Group Inc. acquired a new position in IonQ during the 3rd quarter valued at about $61,488,000. Western Wealth Management LLC boosted its stake in IonQ by 222.8% during the 3rd quarter. Western Wealth Management LLC now owns 23,762 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,461,000 after purchasing an additional 16,400 shares during the period. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC boosted its stake in IonQ by 56.8% during the 3rd quarter. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC now owns 47,545 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,924,000 after purchasing an additional 17,215 shares during the period. Swedbank AB acquired a new position in IonQ during the 4th quarter valued at about $2,708,000. Finally, Penserra Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in IonQ by 64.3% during the 3rd quarter. Penserra Capital Management LLC now owns 800,141 shares of the company’s stock valued at $49,208,000 after purchasing an additional 313,008 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 41.42% of the company’s stock.
About IonQ
IonQ, Inc engages in the development of general-purpose quantum computing systems in the United States. It sells access to quantum computers of various qubit capacities. The company makes access to its quantum computers through cloud platforms, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) Amazon Braket, Microsoft’s Azure Quantum, and Google’s Cloud Marketplace, as well as through its cloud service. It also provides contracts associated with the design, development, and construction of specialized quantum computing hardware systems; maintenance and support services; and consulting services related to co-developing algorithms on quantum computing systems.
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