IonQ Inc. (NYSE: IONQ), a company specializing in quantum computing, has witnessed its stock price rise dramatically by 400% over the past twelve months. This surge demonstrates an increasing interest in quantum computing, a domain that has the capacity to transform multiple industries.
Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to IonQ (IONQ). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.
IonQ, Inc.'s new CEO aspires to make the company the "Nvidia of quantum computing," but current fundamentals don't justify such lofty valuations. The company quietly hiked the projected 2025 adjusted EBITDA loss by 35%, without a corresponding rise in revenue guidance. IonQ made 2 acquisitions, quietly issuing over 24 million shares valued at $1.2 billion.
Shares of quantum computing companies rocketed higher Thursday, led by IonQ (IONQ), whose chief executive said it aims to become the Nvidia (NVDA) of quantum computing.
IonQ, Inc. IONQ has captured investor attention with a sharp 21.2% rise in its stock price following its first-quarter 2025 earnings release on May 7. This impressive rally outpaced gains in the Zacks Computer - Integrated Systems industry, the broader Zacks Computer and Technology sector and the S&P 500, highlighting renewed enthusiasm around the company's bold expansion into commercial quantum systems and secure communication infrastructure.
Science fiction is slowly turning into science fact. At least, that's what it looks like when we have self-driving cars, humanoid robots, and now quantum computers emerging into the limelight.
The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price.
Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to IonQ (IONQ). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.
The mean of analysts' price targets for IonQ (IONQ) points to a 27.9% upside in the stock. While this highly sought-after metric has not proven reasonably effective, strong agreement among analysts in raising earnings estimates does indicate an upside in the stock.
Niccolo De Masi, IonQ CEO, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss the company's quarterly earnings results, the main interest in quantum computing, and much more.
IonQ, Inc. (IONQ) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.14 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.28. This compares to loss of $0.19 per share a year ago.
IonQ, Inc. (NYSE:IONQ ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 7, 2025 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Jessica Hocken Allen - Investor Relations Jordan Shapiro - President and General Manager of Quantum Networking Peter Chapman - Executive Chairman Niccolo de Masi - Chief Executive Officer Thomas Kramer - Chief Financial Officer Dean Kassmann - Senior Vice President, Engineering and Technology Conference Call Participants David Williams - Benchmark Shadi Mitwalli - Needham Tyler Anderson - Craig-Hallum Capital Alex Platt - D.A. Davidson Operator Hello, and welcome to the IonQ First Quarter 2025 Earnings Call.