IONQTechnology · Computer HardwareThe 13 Wall Street analysts covering IonQ, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $65 — +40.5% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 17 of 100 as at 13 Aug 2026 — in the weakest quartile. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores IonQ, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Revisions (53): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.
Issuance (23): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.
Size (11): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on IONQ, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +40.5% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 5 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Aug 2026 | Benchmark | Reiterates | Buy | $60 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | Cantor Fitzgerald | Reiterates | Overweight | $70 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | Needham | Reiterates | Buy | $65 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | $100 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | Wedbush | Assumes | Outperform | $75 |
| 22 June 2026 | Northland Capital Markets | Maintains | Outperform | $55 → $70 |
| 11 June 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | $100 |
| 7 May 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | $42 → $50 |
| 7 May 2026 | Wedbush | Maintains | Outperform | $60 → $75 |
| 4 May 2026 | Wedbush | Reiterates | Outperform | $60 |
| 20 Apr 2026 | Northland Capital Markets | Initiates | Outperform | $55 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy | $75 → $65 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Neutral | $55 → $35 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | $47 → $42 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | Needham | Maintains | Buy | $80 → $65 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | $100 |
| 23 Feb 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $58 → $35 |
| 6 Feb 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | $100 |
| 27 Jan 2026 | Needham | Reiterates | Buy | $80 |
| 27 Jan 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | $100 |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. IONQ appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Cheaper than 31% of US stocks
Cheaper than 89% of US stocks
Higher than 97% of US stocks
Higher than 96% of US stocks
Higher than 26% of US stocks
Higher than 8% of US stocks
Higher than 94% of US stocks
Higher than 19% of US stocks
Higher than 23% of US stocks
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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Barrons reports that IonQ, Quantinuum, and other quantum-sector names have reported earnings, which broadly showed continued traction in the industry.
Why it matters — For IonQ watchers, this earnings round provides a sector-wide benchmark of commercial progress and a reality check for growth expectations.
An article compares CrowdStrike and IonQ as technology stock investments, noting CrowdStrike's dominant position in cloud security with its Falcon platform and over 88,000 customers, while describing IonQ as a high-growth quantum computing pioneer scaling its revenue through cloud partnerships and hardware acquisitions.
Why it matters — IonQ watchers would care because the piece frames IonQ as a high-growth quantum computing leader whose revenue expansion is driven by major cloud partnerships and hardware acquisitions.
IonQ's remaining performance obligations (RPO) surged 297% year-over-year to $485 million, outpacing its 287% quarterly revenue growth, while organic revenue rose 132% YoY and exceeded management's full-year organic growth target above 100%.
Why it matters — The sharp increase in RPO despite record revenue recognition indicates new contracted business is accelerating faster than existing backlog converts into sales, signaling strong future revenue visibility.
The Motley Fool reports that IonQ is developing quantum processors designed to work alongside GPUs to enhance AI accuracy, efficiency, and training with limited data, potentially positioning the company as a key supplier in the next phase of AI infrastructure.
Why it matters — IonQ watchers would care because this article highlights a potential growth opportunity for the company as a critical supplier in AI infrastructure, though it also notes the need to convert research into commercial success.
A Zacks Investment Research article compares quantum-computing stocks IonQ, D-Wave, and Rigetti following their second-quarter results, highlighting that IonQ's revenues surged, D-Wave's bookings soared, and Rigetti advanced its roadmap.
Why it matters — IonQ watchers would care because the piece highlights IonQ's surging revenues among the major quantum names, positioning it for comparison with its peers after Q2 results.
The 13 Wall Street analysts covering IonQ, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $65, with estimates ranging from $45 to $100. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 13 analysts covering IonQ, Inc., 11 rate it a Buy, 2 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks IonQ, Inc. 17 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 13 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 13 Aug 2026, IonQ, Inc. ranks 17 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Revisions (53 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 13 analysts implies +40.5% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks IonQ, Inc. 17 out of 100 as at 13 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering IonQ, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for IONQ are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $45 to $100 over the next 12 months.
IonQ, Inc. returned +12.7% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
IonQ, Inc. is a quantum computing company that develops and operates trapped-ion quantum computers for commercial and research use.
The most recent item we track (Barrons, 14 Aug 2026): "Quantum Computing Earnings Offered a Reality Check. What Comes Next.". Barrons reports that IonQ, Quantinuum, and other quantum-sector names have reported earnings, which broadly showed continued traction in the industry.
IonQ, Inc. is a quantum computing company that develops and operates trapped-ion quantum computers for commercial and research use. The company focuses on providing access to its quantum systems through cloud-based platforms, offering quantum-computing-as-a-service to enterprises, developers, and institutions. IonQ’s technology targets computationally intensive problems in areas such as optimization, machine learning, materials science, and cryptography, where quantum methods can complement classical high-performance computing. In addition to cloud access, IonQ offers specialized quantum computing hardware, networking solutions, and related maintenance and support services. The company also generates revenue from consulting engagements, including co-developing quantum algorithms and designing customized quantum systems for specific use cases. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in College Park, Maryland, IonQ operates within the broader technology and computer hardware sector, serving as a key participant in the emerging market for practical quantum information processing and quantum-enabled enterprise solutions.
CEO Mr. Niccolo Mcleod de Masi · 1,132 employees · United States · https://www.ionq.com