IonQ (IONQ) Expected to Release Earnings on Thursday

IonQ (NYSE:IONQ) will likely be releasing its Q3 2026 results after the market closes on Thursday, November 5th. Analysts expect IonQ to post earnings of ($0.3382) per share and revenue of $141.22 million for the quarter. Interested persons can check the company’s upcoming Q3 2026 earnings results page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 4:30 PM ET.

IonQ (NYSE:IONQ) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported ($0.33) earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.56) by $0.23. The firm had revenue of $80.05 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $66.47 million. IonQ had a negative return on equity of 22.29% and a negative net margin of 553.27%. The company’s revenue was up 286.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company earned ($0.70) earnings per share. On average, analysts expect IonQ to post ($2.96) EPS for the current fiscal year and ($3.06) EPS for the next fiscal year.

IonQ Stock Up 6.8%

IONQ opened at $30.08 on Wednesday. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $37.64 and a 200-day moving average price of $41.88. IonQ has a 1 year low of $25.89 and a 1 year high of $73.65.

Trending Headlines about IonQ

Here are the key news stories impacting IonQ this week:

• Positive Sentiment: South Korea plans to integrate a national supercomputer with an IonQ quantum system, a development that could demonstrate a practical application for IonQ’s technology. South Korea to Integrate National Supercomputer with IonQ Quantum System
• Positive Sentiment: A recent report highlighted IonQ’s 287% second-quarter revenue growth and completion of its SkyWater Technology acquisition, which gives the company greater control over chip manufacturing. These developments support the company’s growth and execution story. 2 Unstoppable Quantum Computing Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist Before the Next Rally
• Neutral Sentiment: B. Riley lowered its price target to $75 from $100 but maintained a Buy rating. The reduced target is a setback, though the firm still sees substantial potential upside from the share price cited in the report. Could IonQ Actually Climb 162%? Or Is B. Riley Totally Wrong?
• Negative Sentiment: IonQ shares were reported down 32% over the past month as quantum-computing stocks broadly sold off. Reports attribute pressure on the sector to weakness in technology shares and waning appetite for speculative growth investments, keeping near-term sentiment and valuation in focus. IonQ Just Dropped 32% In a Month: Is IONQ Stock Hopeless or Ready for a Rebound? Quantum Stocks Plunge in October: Can Q3 Earnings Halt the Slide?

Analysts Set New Price Targets

IONQ has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. Needham & Company LLC restated a “buy” rating and set a $65.00 price objective on shares of IonQ in a research note on Wednesday, September 9th. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of IonQ from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “sell (d-)” rating in a research note on Friday, August 21st. B. Riley Financial dropped their target price on shares of IonQ from $100.00 to $75.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday. Rosenblatt Securities reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $100.00 price target on shares of IonQ in a report on Tuesday, October 13th. Finally, Bank of America assumed coverage on shares of IonQ in a research report on Monday, September 28th. They set a “buy” rating and a $60.00 price target for the company. Ten investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $64.23.

Insider Activity

In related news, insider John Raymond sold 2,407 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, September 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $37.21, for a total transaction of $89,564.47. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 77,741 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,892,742.61. This trade represents a 3.00% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. 0.55% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

About IonQ

IonQ, Inc (NYSE: IONQ) is a quantum computing company that develops full-stack quantum computing systems and related software. Its technology is based on trapped-ion quantum computing, which uses electrically charged atoms as qubits and is designed to support highly accurate quantum operations.

The company provides access to its quantum computers through cloud platforms and direct enterprise and research engagements. Its offerings include quantum computing hardware, cloud-based access, software tools, and professional services intended to help organizations explore applications in areas such as optimization, chemistry, materials science, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.