Nykredit A S Buys Shares of 125,942 IonQ, Inc. $IONQ

Key Points

• Nykredit A S acquired 125,942 IonQ shares in the second quarter, valued at approximately $6.7 million. Institutional investors and hedge funds collectively own 41.42% of IonQ.
• IonQ reported stronger-than-expected quarterly results, with revenue of $80.05 million—up 286.7% year over year—and an adjusted loss of $0.33 per share. However, the company remains unprofitable, with a negative net margin of 553.27%.
• IonQ shares opened at $39.44, well below the 52-week high of $84.64, while analysts maintain a “Moderate Buy” consensus and an average price target of $69.92. Recent insider sales and a bearish “death cross” technical pattern remain risks for investors.

Nykredit A S purchased a new position in shares of IonQ, Inc. (NYSE:IONQ - Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm purchased 125,942 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $6,708,000.

Other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Archer Investment Corp acquired a new stake in shares of IonQ during the second quarter valued at $25,000. Beaird Harris Wealth Management LLC lifted its holdings in IonQ by 117.4% in the 3rd quarter. Beaird Harris Wealth Management LLC now owns 500 shares of the company's stock valued at $31,000 after purchasing an additional 270 shares in the last quarter. EFG International AG acquired a new stake in shares of IonQ during the 2nd quarter worth about $30,000. Accent Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of IonQ by 171.8% during the 4th quarter. Accent Capital Management LLC now owns 587 shares of the company's stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 371 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Kelleher Financial Advisors purchased a new stake in shares of IonQ during the third quarter worth about $36,000. 41.42% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

IonQ Price Performance

NYSE IONQ opened at $39.44 on Friday. IonQ, Inc. has a 1-year low of $25.89 and a 1-year high of $84.64. The firm has a market capitalization of $15.03 billion, a P/E ratio of -8.46 and a beta of 3.30. The business's 50-day simple moving average is $41.24 and its 200-day simple moving average is $43.53.

IonQ (NYSE:IONQ - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported ($0.33) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.56) by $0.23. IonQ had a negative net margin of 553.27% and a negative return on equity of 22.29%. The firm had revenue of $80.05 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $66.47 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned ($0.70) EPS. The company's revenue was up 286.7% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities research analysts expect that IonQ, Inc. will post -2.86 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling at IonQ

In other IonQ news, Director Kathryn Chou sold 2,757 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Thursday, June 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $55.02, for a total value of $151,690.14. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 62,608 shares of the company's stock, valued at $3,444,692.16. This trade represents a 4.22% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, Director Gabrielle Toledano sold 2,757 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Thursday, June 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $55.01, for a total value of $151,662.57. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 11,154 shares of the company's stock, valued at $613,581.54. The trade was a 19.82% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold 9,329 shares of company stock valued at $513,216 over the last three months. 0.55% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

IonQ News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting IonQ this week:

• Positive Sentiment: IonQ appointed Dr. Eric Ball and Timothy Baxter to its board. Ball brings experience from SkyWater Technology, which IonQ recently acquired, while Baxter adds senior Oracle, enterprise technology, operational, financing, and governance experience. The appointments could support integration of recent acquisitions and future capital-allocation decisions. What Could IonQ Gain From Adding Two Veteran Board Members?
• Positive Sentiment: IonQ has raised its 2026 revenue forecast twice, most recently to $280 million–$290 million. Investors may look for the company to provide a multiyear revenue target or combined-company guidance after SkyWater’s integration, which could improve visibility into growth from quantum computing, semiconductor manufacturing, and related businesses. Prediction: IonQ Puts a Multiyear Revenue Number on the Board Tuesday
• Positive Sentiment: IonQ is broadening beyond its core quantum-computing market through defense and national-security contracts, including a DARPA contract, the Capella Space acquisition, and a Sandia National Laboratories partnership. A planned IonQ Tempo installation at South Korea’s KISTI in April 2027 also points to expanding international adoption. Could IonQ Become More Than a Quantum Computing Company?
• Neutral Sentiment: IonQ’s latest earnings exceeded expectations, with revenue of approximately $80.1 million versus an estimate of $66.5 million, while the company remains unprofitable. A post-earnings review notes the stock has weakened since the report, leaving investors focused on updated earnings estimates and execution. IonQ Down Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?
• Negative Sentiment: IonQ has formed a bearish “death cross,” with its 50-day moving average below its 200-day average. The signal reflects continued weakness in speculative technology stocks and could encourage short-term selling. The company also carries a high-growth valuation despite substantial losses, making the shares sensitive to interest-rate expectations and broader risk appetite. These 3 Stock Charts Just Flashed the Dreaded Death Cross Pattern

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities analysts have recently weighed in on IONQ shares. Jefferies Financial Group set a $75.00 price objective on shares of IonQ in a research report on Thursday, August 6th. Benchmark restated a "buy" rating and set a $60.00 target price on shares of IonQ in a research report on Thursday, August 6th. Wedbush assumed coverage on shares of IonQ in a research note on Monday, August 3rd. They issued an "outperform" rating and a $75.00 target price for the company. Weiss Ratings downgraded IonQ from a "sell (d+)" rating to a "sell (d-)" rating in a report on Friday, August 21st. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald reissued an "overweight" rating and set a $70.00 price target on shares of IonQ in a research note on Thursday, August 6th. Nine investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $69.92.

About IonQ

IonQ, Inc engages in the development of general-purpose quantum computing systems in the United States. It sells access to quantum computers of various qubit capacities. The company makes access to its quantum computers through cloud platforms, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) Amazon Braket, Microsoft's Azure Quantum, and Google's Cloud Marketplace, as well as through its cloud service. It also provides contracts associated with the design, development, and construction of specialized quantum computing hardware systems; maintenance and support services; and consulting services related to co-developing algorithms on quantum computing systems.

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