The quantum computing specialist is a growth company with a big new military contract -- but a history of growing losses. On Friday morning, IonQ (IONQ 21.59%) announced that it had landed a new quantum computing contract from the U.S. Air Force Research Lab. In response, the market bid the stock sharply higher. As of 10:42 a.m. ET, it had soared by 21%. The $54.5 million award will see IonQ partner with the Air Force Research Lab "to design, develop, and deliver technology and hardware that enables the sca ...

When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important? Before we discuss the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to use them to your advantage, let's see what these Wall Street heavyweights think about IonQ, Inc. (IONQ) . IonQ currently has an average brokerage recommendation (ABR) of 2.00, on a ...

IonQ, Inc. (IONQ) closed the most recent trading day at $7.72, moving -1.4% from the previous trading session. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a gain of 1.7% for the day. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a rise of 1.26%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 2.51%. Shares of the company witnessed a gain of 0.77% over the previous month, beating the performance of the Computer and Technology sector with its loss of 1.45% and underperforming the S&P 500's gain of 1.27%. Ma ...

Nvidia, Symbotic, and IonQ could all generate big gains for patient investors. Many hypergrowth tech stocks lost their luster over the past two years as rising interest rates squeezed their valuations and drove investors toward more conservative investments. But with interest rates set to decline in the near future, it might be smart to shop around for a few hypergrowth plays before the bulls rush back. If you're looking for a good hypergrowth stock to buy and hold for the next few years, you should focus o ...

When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important? Before we discuss the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to use them to your advantage, let's see what these Wall Street heavyweights think about IonQ, Inc. (IONQ) . IonQ currently has an average brokerage recommendation (ABR) of 2.00, on a ...

Shares of the quantum computing company are near a 52-week low. Many tech stocks got a boost over the past year thanks to the rise of artificial intelligence. But AI isn't the only technology with transformative potential for society. The nascent field of quantum computing also opens up immense possibilities. Quantum computers use subatomic particles to perform complex calculations at speeds beyond the abilities of conventional computers. That's why quantum computing company IonQ (IONQ 0.96%) saw its stock ...

Which of these speculative stocks has a better shot at generating massive gains? AST SpaceMobile (ASTS 13.65%) and IonQ (IONQ 4.56%) are both speculative growth stocks that trade at sky-high valuations. AST, a developer of satellites for cellular communications, trades at 175 times this year's estimated sales. IonQ, a developer of quantum computing systems, trades at 36 times this year's sales. Both companies are expected to remain unprofitable for the foreseeable future. AST SpaceMobile and IonQ both seem ...

IonQ Investor Updates August 2024 1 IonQ Investor Updates © 2024 IONQ Cautionary Notes This presentation contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other securities laws. Whenever we use words such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "estimate," "can," "will," "may," "has the potential to" and negatives and derivatives of these or similar expressions, we are making forward-looking statement ...

IonQ, Inc. (NYSE:IONQ) Q2 2024 Earnings Conference Call August 7, 2024 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Jordan Shapiro - Vice President, Financial Planning and Analysis and Head, IR Peter Chapman - President and CEO Thomas Kramer - Chief Financial Officer Dean Kassmann - Vice President, Engineering Conference Call Participants David Williams - the Benchmark Company Quinn Bolton - Needham & Co. Kevin Garrigan - WestPark Capital Joe Moore - Morgan Stanley Operator Greetings, and welcome to IonQ Second Quarter ...

IonQ, Inc. (IONQ) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.18 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.22. This compares to loss of $0.16 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 18.18%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this company would post a loss of $0.26 per share when it actually produced a loss of $0.19, delivering a surprise of 26.92%. Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed c ...