IonQ, Inc. (IONQ)

IonQ's earnings beat pushed shares sharply higher and underscored Wall Street's growing appetite for quantum computing stocks.

Most of IonQ's institutional ownership comes from passive index funds that must hold its shares regardless of the company's prospects. Only a small fraction of Wall Street holders -- like Morgan Stanley -- are research-driven investors making active bets on quantum computing.

IonQ's tech breakthroughs, big-name deals and 119% implied upside put it ahead of Quantum Computing - but both quantum players boast strong cash and bold ambitions.

Acquisitions are expanding IonQ's technological capabilities. Management also highlighted the company's impressive organic growth.

Wall Street was caught off guard on Thursday, Feb. 26, as shares of IonQ NYSE: IONQ rallied, climbing over 19% to break the $40 psychological barrier. The rise in IonQ's share price follows the company's fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings report, which shattered analyst expectations and arguably changed the narrative for the entire quantum computing sector.

QTUM topped $3.5B before IonQ's Romania launch, underscoring rising conviction in quantum security.

Today, Feb. 26, 2026, investors weigh explosive revenue growth, bold 2026 targets, and a landmark European quantum network deal.

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IonQ crushed Wall Street's sales and earnings targets for the fourth quarter. The company also issued issued sales guidance for the year that far exceed expectations.

It may be cold outside, but investor interest in this quantum computing stock is heating up.

IonQ Inc. (NYSE: IONQ) fourth-quarter results have moved the quantum computing sector from a space of theoretical promise into a period of measurable commercial growth.

IONQ's surging revenue and $2B capital raise clash with RGTI's bold hardware roadmap and fresh orders. Let???s discuss which quantum bet offers greater upside.

IonQ is still growing like a weed.

IONQ shares jump 12% after Q4 revenues soar 429% and loss narrows, crushing estimates, though gross margin shrinks on soaring costs.

Major stock indexes declined Thursday after a two-day rally, with shares of Nvidia falling even though the AI chip giant's highly anticipated quarterly results came in better than analysts expected.

IonQ Inc (NYSE:IONQ) stock is 20.9% higher to trade at $38.76, on track for its best single-session gain since May 22.