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Upturn Advisory Summary
03/27/2025: IONQ (4-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 108.1% | Avg. Invested days 32 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 5.46B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 44.6 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 44.6 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 20778449 | Beta 2.5 | 52 Weeks Range 6.22 - 54.74 | Updated Date 03/30/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 6.22 - 54.74 | Updated Date 03/30/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -1.56 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Geography
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin - | Operating Margin (TTM) -661.85% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -27.36% | Return on Equity (TTM) -76.34% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 5135858601 | Price to Sales(TTM) 126.73 |
Enterprise Value 5135858601 | Price to Sales(TTM) 126.73 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 119.24 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -10.33 | Shares Outstanding 238880992 | Shares Floating 202387495 |
Shares Outstanding 238880992 | Shares Floating 202387495 | ||
Percent Insiders 8.56 | Percent Institutions 37.41 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 4.17 | Target Price 38.33 | Buy 1 | Strong Buy 3 |
Buy 1 | Strong Buy 3 | ||
Hold 2 | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
IONQ Inc

Company Overview
History and Background
IonQ was founded in 2015 by Chris Monroe and Jungsang Kim, based on decades of research at the University of Maryland and Duke University. It went public in 2021 via a SPAC merger with dMY Technology Group III. IonQ focuses on trapped ion quantum computing.
Core Business Areas
- Quantum Computing Systems: Development and commercialization of quantum computing systems based on trapped-ion technology.
- Quantum Computing as a Service (QCaaS): Providing access to their quantum computers through cloud platforms for research and development.
- Quantum Software and Applications: Developing software and applications designed to leverage the power of quantum computers for specific industries.
Leadership and Structure
Peter Chapman is the CEO. The company has a board of directors with experience in technology and finance. Organizational structure is focused on engineering, research, and commercialization of quantum computing.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- IonQ Aria: IonQ Aria is one of IonQ's most advanced quantum computers, boasting a high number of qubits and high gate fidelity. Limited market share data available; the quantum computing market is nascent. Competitors include IBM, Google, and Rigetti Computing.
- IonQ Forte: A quantum computer system designed for advanced research. Limited market share data available; the quantum computing market is nascent. Competitors include IBM, Google, and Rigetti Computing.
- Cloud Access: Access to IonQ's quantum computers via cloud services like Amazon Braket and Microsoft Azure Quantum. This allows users to run quantum algorithms without owning hardware. Competitors include IBM, Google, and Amazon Web Services.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The quantum computing industry is in its early stages, with significant investment and research activity. Potential applications span drug discovery, materials science, finance, and artificial intelligence.
Positioning
IonQ is a leader in trapped-ion quantum computing, competing with companies using superconducting qubits and other approaches. Their key advantage is their unique trapped-ion technology.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
Estimates vary widely, ranging from billions to trillions of dollars within the next decade, depending on adoption rates and technological breakthroughs. IonQ is positioned to capture a share of this TAM.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Trapped-ion technology with potential for high fidelity and scalability
- Strong research background and intellectual property
- Early mover advantage in the quantum computing market
- Strategic partnerships with cloud providers like Amazon and Microsoft
- Strong leadership team
Weaknesses
- Quantum computing technology is still in early stages of development
- High costs associated with building and operating quantum computers
- Limited practical applications currently available
- Competition from larger, well-funded companies like IBM and Google
- Reliance on external funding
Opportunities
- Growing demand for quantum computing in various industries
- Advancements in quantum algorithms and software
- Potential for government funding and support
- Expansion of cloud-based quantum computing services
- Development of new quantum applications
Threats
- Technological breakthroughs by competitors
- Lack of standardization in quantum computing
- Limited availability of skilled quantum computing professionals
- High capital requirements and long development cycles
- Economic downturn impacting research and development budgets
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- IBM (IBM)
- Alphabet (GOOGL)
- Rigetti Computing (RGTI)
Competitive Landscape
IonQ differentiates with its trapped-ion technology, but faces competition from larger companies with significant resources. Its advantage is innovation while disadvantage lies in the size of the capital.
Major Acquisitions
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Growth is primarily based on research and development. Refer to official financial documents.
Future Projections: Future growth relies heavily on the quantum computing market's expansion and wider adoption. Analyst reports are the best source for projections.
Recent Initiatives: Partnerships with cloud providers (Amazon, Microsoft), R&D on new hardware generations, focus on application development, Government contracts.
Summary
IonQ is a pioneering company in the nascent quantum computing industry with a strong technological foundation and promising growth opportunities. However, the company faces significant challenges, including competition from larger players, high costs, and the need for further technological development. Partnerships with cloud providers and government contracts are working well. The company needs to focus on translating its technology into practical applications to sustain long-term growth.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- IonQ Investor Relations
- Analyst Reports
- Company Filings
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and represents an opinion. Investment decisions should be based on your own due diligence.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About IONQ Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters College Park, MD, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2021-01-04 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Niccolo Mcleod de Masi | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Computer Hardware | Full time employees 407 | Website https://ionq.com |
Full time employees 407 | Website https://ionq.com |
IonQ, Inc. develops quantum computers and networks in the United States. It sells access to quantum computers of various qubit capacities. The company also 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. In addition, it provides contracts associated with the design, development, construction, and sale of specialized quantum computing hardware systems; maintenance and support services; and consulting services related to co-developing algorithms on quantum computing systems. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is headquartered in College Park, Maryland.
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