IonQ reported a record $80 million in Q2 revenue, up nearly 287% year-over-year, and raised its full-year revenue guidance to $280-$290 million, excluding its recent SkyWater acquisition. Despite strong growth and technical milestones like break-even quantum error correction, the stock dropped over 9% after announcing a new equity offering, reflecting concerns about dilution and cash burn. IonQ's backlog has nearly quadrupled, but the company still expects significant losses, and combined guidance including SkyWater is awaited to clarify future profitability. The stock trades near its 52-week low with high volatility, making it a speculative investment until clearer financial outlooks emerge.
IonQ shares trade at USD 30.74 on Pluang as of Oct 15, 2026, 18:31 WIB, down 2.16% for the day and close to their 52-week low of USD 26.59, far below the 52-week high of USD 72.41. Despite strong revenue growth and technical progress, the stock's high volatility and recent decline contrast with the typical hold time of 34 days on Pluang, reflecting cautious investor sentiment amid uncertainty about future profitability.
IonQ's stock fell 6% after announcing a $2 billion equity offering shortly after its $1.3 billion all-stock acquisition of Elisity, causing investor dilution concerns. The quantum computing sector also saw declines, with D-Wave and Rigetti shares dow...
IonQ is considered a speculative buy with a long-term price target of $50–$60, driven by its Superion 256 chip and collaborations with SkyWater and Nvidia that could enhance scalability and reduce costs. While revenue growth is strong, much of it com...
IonQ announced it will acquire cybersecurity firm Elisity for up to $1.3 billion in an all-stock deal, aiming to boost its security offerings against AI and quantum threats. The acquisition includes performance-based payments and is expected to close...
IonQ's stock fell 9% following its announcement to acquire Elisity, a cybersecurity company, in an all-stock deal valued up to $1.3 billion. The transaction will dilute existing IonQ shareholders as new shares are issued to Elisity's owners. This acq...
IonQ, a quantum computing company, saw its shares fall 5% following its agreement to acquire cybersecurity firm Elisity in an all-stock deal valued at up to $1.3 billion. The acquisition aims to combine IonQ's quantum cryptography capabilities with E...
