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How IonQ Is Progressing in Quantum Computing and Space Operations
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Key Takeaways
IonQ's organic revenues jumped 132% year over year as fifth-generation systems drove growth.
IONQ is scaling production for global deployments while maintaining its 100% growth outlook.
IONQ's Skyloom has 84 optical communication terminals in orbit, twice the number from a year ago.
IonQ’s (IONQ - Free Report) organic revenues in the second quarter of 2026 rose 132% year over year. The company continued to benefit from the deployment of its fifth-generation quantum computing systems, which was the largest driver of revenue outperformance in the quarter. During its earnings call, management highlighted more progress, such as the shipping of subsystems to the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information, which were being delivered and assembled at the customer site in Korea.
IonQ is also nearing the completion of a fifth-generation machine at QuantumBasel in Switzerland. The system is being assembled next to a fourth-generation machine that QuantumBasel previously purchased from IonQ. The company said the setup would be the first commercial deployment of two consecutive generations of quantum computers side by side.
IONQ stated it has been ramping up production to support multiple global quantum-computing deployments simultaneously and at scale. Based on these deployments and others, it maintained its full-year expectation for organic revenue growth of 100%, in line with the guidance provided at the start of the year. While Tempo quantum-computing revenues are expected to lead revenues this year, IonQ expects semiconductor-based computers to become the primary contributor next year as it shifts from laser-based to electronic-based control of qubits.
Meanwhile, the company is also expanding its space-based operations. Skyloom, which IonQ acquired earlier this year, currently has 84 optical communication terminals deployed in orbit, twice the number from a year ago. IonQ also started work on the HALO-Europa contract for the U.S. Space Development Agency and completed key design milestones for satellites supporting a multimodal constellation.
Recent Developments Among IONQ Peers
D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS - Free Report) and the Supply Chain Management Research Center in the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas (“SCMRC”) announced a collaboration to explore quantum computing’s impact on complex supply-chain problems. The partnership will create the Quantum Supply Chain Initiative Support Fund with the SCMRC, aimed at advancing thought leadership, education and independent research on quantum computing applications in supply-chain management across retail, transportation and national defense. D-Wave has joined the partnership program of the SCMRC, which currently has more than 25 industry partners.
Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT - Free Report) , or QCi, announced Dirac-3S, the next-generation of its Dirac-3 quantum optimization machine. For the company, this marks a significant step toward commercial deployment of its quantum optimization technology. Dirac-3S advances the platform across speed, scale and solutions, with faster performance, improved solution quality, increased computing capacity and a modular architecture to support customers as their requirements grow. The first customer shipment of Dirac-3S is expected in November 2026.
The Zacks Rundown for IONQ Stock
Over the past three months, IonQ shares have dropped 3.9% against the industry’s 11% return.
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IONQ is trading at a forward 12-month Price/Sales (P/S) of 22.27X compared with the 4.78X industry average.
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Here’s how the company’s loss-per-share estimates have trended over the past 60 days.
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How IonQ Is Progressing in Quantum Computing and Space Operations
Key Takeaways
IonQ’s (IONQ - Free Report) organic revenues in the second quarter of 2026 rose 132% year over year. The company continued to benefit from the deployment of its fifth-generation quantum computing systems, which was the largest driver of revenue outperformance in the quarter. During its earnings call, management highlighted more progress, such as the shipping of subsystems to the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information, which were being delivered and assembled at the customer site in Korea.
IonQ is also nearing the completion of a fifth-generation machine at QuantumBasel in Switzerland. The system is being assembled next to a fourth-generation machine that QuantumBasel previously purchased from IonQ. The company said the setup would be the first commercial deployment of two consecutive generations of quantum computers side by side.
IONQ stated it has been ramping up production to support multiple global quantum-computing deployments simultaneously and at scale. Based on these deployments and others, it maintained its full-year expectation for organic revenue growth of 100%, in line with the guidance provided at the start of the year. While Tempo quantum-computing revenues are expected to lead revenues this year, IonQ expects semiconductor-based computers to become the primary contributor next year as it shifts from laser-based to electronic-based control of qubits.
Meanwhile, the company is also expanding its space-based operations. Skyloom, which IonQ acquired earlier this year, currently has 84 optical communication terminals deployed in orbit, twice the number from a year ago. IonQ also started work on the HALO-Europa contract for the U.S. Space Development Agency and completed key design milestones for satellites supporting a multimodal constellation.
Recent Developments Among IONQ Peers
D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS - Free Report) and the Supply Chain Management Research Center in the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas (“SCMRC”) announced a collaboration to explore quantum computing’s impact on complex supply-chain problems. The partnership will create the Quantum Supply Chain Initiative Support Fund with the SCMRC, aimed at advancing thought leadership, education and independent research on quantum computing applications in supply-chain management across retail, transportation and national defense. D-Wave has joined the partnership program of the SCMRC, which currently has more than 25 industry partners.
Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT - Free Report) , or QCi, announced Dirac-3S, the next-generation of its Dirac-3 quantum optimization machine. For the company, this marks a significant step toward commercial deployment of its quantum optimization technology. Dirac-3S advances the platform across speed, scale and solutions, with faster performance, improved solution quality, increased computing capacity and a modular architecture to support customers as their requirements grow. The first customer shipment of Dirac-3S is expected in November 2026.
The Zacks Rundown for IONQ Stock
Over the past three months, IonQ shares have dropped 3.9% against the industry’s 11% return.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
IONQ is trading at a forward 12-month Price/Sales (P/S) of 22.27X compared with the 4.78X industry average.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
Here’s how the company’s loss-per-share estimates have trended over the past 60 days.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
IONQ stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.