IonQ, Inc. IONQ

We rated three quantum computing stocks a year ago, and the market handed back a brutal verdict on nearly all of them. Now the landscape has shifted enough that at least one of those calls gets reversed entirely.

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Key Stats for IonQ StockCurrent Price: $44. 58Target Price (Mid): ~$133Street Target: ~$67Potential Total Return: ~199%Annualized IRR: ~29% / yearWhat Happened?IonQ (IONQ) opened at $46.

Quantum computing stocks could get a boost if Congress finally passes key legislation. A Jefferies analyst says that could happen soon.

Here’s what could happen to its shares next.

IonQ, Inc. (NYSE:IONQ) is entering a potentially important phase of its quantum-computing roadmap, with Bank of America initiating coverage on September 28 with a Buy rating and a $60 price target. BofA described IonQ as the largest public pure-play quantum company by revenue and highlighted its semiconductor-enabled approach to scaling qubit counts, broad customer engagement […]

IonQ, Inc. (NYSE:IONQ) announced a multiyear agreement with South Korea’s SDT on September 21 to supply a Superion 256 quantum computer and a silicon-vacancy quantum-memory module for its networking offering. The computer is planned for deployment with an SDT customer in South Korea. The companies also intend to collaborate on a data center combining quantum […]

IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) agreed to deploy its first on-premise Superion 256 quantum computer for Florida International University in Florida. The Superion 256 system will anchor a secure quantum research and education facility intended to serve FIU and partner institutions. The FIU hub is expected to support work in material science, artificial intelligence, health, logistics and other scientific applications using IonQ hardware. IonQ's first Superion 256 university deployment is a key step that...

Quantum computing stocks have pulled back in recent months. Bank of America says it’s time to buy one stock in the sector.

BofA applies a blended 5.4x sales multiple to its fiscal 2030 estimates

BofA Securities initiates coverage on IonQ at Buy, saying the company’s recent acquisitions are shaping it into a diversified play on quantum technology.

IonQ stock rose on Monday after Bank of America started coverage of the quantum computing company with a buy rating.

A broader business could change the quantum investment case