Stock AnalizIonQ (IONQ) earnings for the quarter ended September 2026: EPS beats estimates
IonQ reported results for the quarter ended September 2026 on November 5, 2026. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $1.35 against the analysts’ average forecast of -$0.77, a beat of 274.4%.
Revenue for the quarter was $174 million, up 336.0% from $40 million in the same quarter a year earlier.
The market’s verdict: the stock rose 10.4% on the first trading day after the report.
The last four quarters
IonQ has beaten the analysts’ EPS forecast in 3 of the last 4 quarters.
| Quarter | EPS | Forecast | Surprise | Revenue growth | Price reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | $1.35 | -$0.77 | +274.4% | +336% | +10.4% |
| Jun 2026 | -$5.08 | -$0.60 | −748.6% | +287% | −4.8% |
| Mar 2026 | $2.07 | -$0.52 | +498.9% | +755% | −0.7% |
| Dec 2025 | $1.93 | -$0.47 | +508.5% | +429% | +29.3% |
What comes next
Analysts expect EPS of -$0.82 for the next quarter on average and -$2.23 for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
The average analyst price target is $54.27, 88% above the current price of $28.88.
Valuation and score
IonQ scores 1.4 out of 5 overall on Stock Analiz (weak), trades at a trailing P/E of about 16.7, and its intrinsic value under moderate assumptions is about 53% below the current market value. Full IonQ analysis with 10 years of financials
Frequently asked questions
What was IonQ’s EPS for the quarter ended September 2026?
$1.35 adjusted per share, against an analyst consensus of -$0.77.
How much revenue did IonQ report?
$174 million, up 336.0% year over year.
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This report was written automatically from the published numbers within hours of the release. It is information, not investment advice.