IonQ (IONQ) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$37.79 -0.92 (-2.38%)

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$38.08 +0.29 (+0.77%)

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IonQ - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 6 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
2

Buy
4

Based on 6 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for IonQ in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 6 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, and 4 have given a buy rating for IONQ.

Consensus Price Target

$40.00
5.85% Upside

According to the 6 analysts' twelve-month price targets for IonQ, the average price target is $40.00. The highest price target for IONQ is $50.00, while the lowest price target for IONQ is $30.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 5.85% from the current price of $37.79.

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IONQ Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 6/13/24 to 6/13/25	1 Month Ago 5/14/24 to 5/14/25	3 Months Ago 3/15/24 to 3/15/25	1 Year Ago 6/14/23 to 6/13/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	4 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)
Hold	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$40.00	$38.33	$44.80	$16.50
Forecasted Upside	5.85% Upside	16.41% Upside	78.10% Upside	114.01% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Buy	Moderate Buy

IONQ Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

IONQ Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

IonQ Stock vs. The Competition

Type	IonQ	Computer and Technology Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.67	2.66	2.54
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	5.85% Upside	99.49% Upside	14.83% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent IONQ News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
6/11/2025	Needham & Company LLC 2 of 5 stars	Quinn Bolton Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$50.00	+27.28%
6/10/2025	Benchmark 2 of 5 stars	David Williams Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$40.00 ➝ $50.00	+24.81%
5/8/2025	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars	Scott Fessler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$29.00 ➝ $30.00	+1.94%
4/14/2025	DA Davidson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Platt Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$50.00 ➝ $35.00	+40.00%
1/10/2025	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Toshiya Hari Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$16.00 ➝ $30.00	-6.57%
12/20/2024	Craig Hallum Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$22.00 ➝ $45.00	+5.53%
7/13/2023	Westpark Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold

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Should I Buy IonQ Stock? IONQ Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, May 29, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these IonQ pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

IonQ
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in IonQ, Inc.:

IonQ, Inc. has recently shown a revenue of $7.57 million for the quarter, surpassing analyst estimates of $7.51 million, indicating strong performance and potential for growth.
The company is a leader in the quantum computing space, providing access to advanced quantum computers through major cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, which enhances its market reach and customer base.
Recent insider trading activity shows confidence in the company, with Director William F. Scannell purchasing 93,066 shares, reflecting a significant increase in his position, which can be a positive signal for investors.
Analysts have a generally favorable outlook, with several firms issuing "buy" ratings and price targets ranging from $30.00 to $50.00, suggesting potential for stock appreciation.
The current stock price is around $21.81, which may be considered attractive compared to the higher price targets set by analysts, indicating potential upside for investors.

IonQ
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in IonQ, Inc. for these reasons:

IonQ, Inc. reported a negative return on equity of 36.82%, which indicates that the company is not generating profit relative to shareholder equity, raising concerns about its financial health.
The company has a negative net margin of 457.85%, suggesting that it is currently spending significantly more than it earns, which could be a red flag for potential investors.
Revenue has decreased by 0.2% year-over-year, indicating a potential decline in demand or market challenges that could affect future growth.
Analysts forecast a negative earnings per share of -0.86 for the current year, which suggests that the company may continue to face profitability challenges in the near term.
Insider selling activity, including a significant sale of 2,000,000 shares by an insider, may raise concerns about the company's future prospects and could signal a lack of confidence among some stakeholders.

IONQ Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 6 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for IonQ is $40.00, with a high forecast of $50.00 and a low forecast of $30.00.
: 6 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for IonQ in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" IONQ shares.
: According to analysts, IonQ's stock has a predicted upside of 5.85% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: IonQ has been rated by research analysts at Benchmark, DA Davidson, Morgan Stanley, and Needham & Company LLC in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like IonQ more than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for IonQ is 2.67 while the average consensus rating score for "computer and technology" companies is 2.66. Learn more on how IONQ compares to other companies.

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IonQ (IONQ) Stock Forecast & Price Target