IonQ, Inc. (IONQ) Stock Forecast
IONQ analyst forecast
as of October 17, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy 4.64 / 5 from 14 analysts
- Price target
- $64.06 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +104.8% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 4, 2026 EPS estimate $-0.50
- 52-week range
- $26.59 – $72.07
IONQ analyst ratings
14 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
IONQ price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
IONQ earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | −$0.80 | −$0.87 | −$0.69 | −$3.58 | +77.6% | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | −$4.03 | −$4.74 | −$2.42 | −$1.82 | −121.4% | 6 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | −$3.17 | −$3.73 | −$2.28 | −$4.03 | +21.3% | 6 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
IONQ revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $141.2M | $130.0M | $155.0M | +254.2% | 11 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $455.1M | $454.6M | $456.3M | +250.0% | 13 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $808.0M | $642.5M | $1.01B | +77.5% | 13 |
IONQ EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
IONQ revenue: reported and forecast
IONQ EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | −$0.57 | −$0.75 | −$0.78 | −$0.81 | −$0.80 | +40.9% | 1 up · 3 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $0.33 | −$3.73 | −$4.48 | −$4.15 | −$4.03 | −1,322.3% | 3 up · 2 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | −$2.31 | −$2.97 | −$3.27 | −$3.40 | −$3.17 | +37.3% | 1 up · 4 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
IONQ earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; IONQ beat in 5 of 12.
What analysts expect from IONQ
14 analysts cover IonQ; their consensus rating is strong buy (4.64 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $64.06, 104.8% above the latest close of $31.28. Analysts expect earnings of −$4.03 per share for 2026, −121.4% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is −$3.17 per share on revenue of $808.0 million. IonQ beat the EPS estimate in 5 of the last 12 quarters.
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IONQ forecast FAQ
What is IonQ's price target?
The average analyst price target for IonQ is $64.06, 104.8% above the latest close of $31.28.
Is IonQ a buy, hold or sell?
Of 14 analysts covering IonQ, 11 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 2 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of strong buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is IonQ's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast −$4.03 per share for 2026 (range −$4.74 to −$2.42); for 2027 the estimate is −$3.17.
What is IonQ's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $455.1 million, growth of 250.0%; for 2027 it is $808.0 million.
When does IonQ report earnings?
IonQ is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 4, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $-0.50.
Does IonQ usually beat earnings estimates?
IonQ reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 5 of the last 12 quarters.