IonQ (IONQ) Projected to Post Earnings on Thursday

IonQ (NYSE:IONQ) will likely be announcing its Q3 2026 results after the market closes on Thursday, November 5th. Analysts expect IonQ to announce earnings of ($0.3382) per share and revenue of $141.20 million for the quarter. Investors can check the company’s upcoming Q3 2026 earnings report for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 4:30 PM ET.

IonQ (NYSE:IONQ) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported ($0.33) EPS 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 firm’s revenue was up 286.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned ($0.70) EPS. 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 Performance

Shares of IONQ stock opened at $28.13 on Tuesday. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $37.86 and its two-hundred day moving average is $41.98. The firm has a market capitalization of $12.08 billion, a P/E ratio of -6.04 and a beta of 3.36. IonQ has a fifty-two week low of $25.89 and a fifty-two week high of $73.65.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research firms have recently issued reports on IONQ. Weiss Ratings lowered shares of IonQ from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “sell (d-)” rating in a report on Friday, August 21st. Benchmark reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $60.00 price target on shares of IonQ in a research note on Thursday, August 6th. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of IonQ from a “sell” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Saturday, August 8th. Rosenblatt Securities restated a “buy” rating and set a $100.00 price target on shares of IonQ in a research report on Tuesday, October 13th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $80.00 price objective on shares of IonQ in a research note on Wednesday, September 9th. Ten research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $64.23.

Insiders Place Their Bets

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

Key IonQ News

Here are the key news stories impacting IonQ this week:

• Positive Sentiment: B. Riley maintained a “buy” rating while lowering its IonQ price target from $100 to $75. Although the target reduction reflects more cautious expectations, the new target still implies substantial upside and signals that the firm believes IonQ’s long-term opportunity remains intact. B. Riley lowers IonQ price target but keeps Buy rating
• Positive Sentiment: A new industry report projects the global quantum-computing and communications market will reach $6.93 billion by 2030, highlighting the potential for strong long-term sector growth. IonQ is listed among the companies developing quantum-computing and secure-networking technologies, although the report does not announce a new contract or change IonQ’s near-term financial outlook. Quantum Computing and Communications Market Global Report 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: IonQ’s Rome project has entered a second phase, suggesting continued progress on its development roadmap. However, the available report provides no details on the project’s financial contribution, timing or commercial agreements. IonQ’s Friday Slump and Rome Project Phase Two
• Negative Sentiment: Quantum stocks, including IonQ, plunged in October as technology shares weakened and investors became less willing to fund speculative, high-growth companies. The sector’s underperformance versus the broader Computer-Integrated Systems industry is weighing on sentiment ahead of third-quarter earnings. Quantum Stocks Plunge in October
• Negative Sentiment: Concerns about elevated artificial-intelligence spending and uncertainty over near-term demand contributed to IonQ’s recent weakness. Investors are looking to upcoming results for evidence of revenue growth, commercial traction and a credible path toward profitability. IonQ’s Friday Pullback and Air Force Check

IonQ Company Profile

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.