Companies /Technology

IonQ Inc

NYSE: IONQ Computer Hardware
$42.46
â–² $2.43 (+6.06%) today
Markets closed · 4:33pm ET
24/7 Rating BUY
12-Month Price Target
$78.78 +86.0% upside

Set by 24/7 Wall St.’s proprietary analysis of professional targets, profit trajectory, sector, risk, and retail attention. How we calculate our price targets →

Current close $42.35
Street consensus $67.68
Ours vs. the Street +16.4%
$62.14Conservative$42.35Current$78.78Our Target$90.90Optimistic
12-Month Projection Historical Optimistic Target Conservative
$40$60$80Aug 2025Aug 2027Today$90.90$78.78$62.14
$40$60$80Aug 2025Aug 2027Today$90.90$78.78$62.14

Catalysts

  • Technical performance milestones validating roadmap
  • Expanded enterprise and government contracts
  • Growth of quantum computing ecosystem

Risks

  • Technology pathway may be overtaken by competitors
  • Long commercialization timelines
  • Ongoing dilution to fund operations

Analyst Sentiment

13ANALYSTS
Buy1185%
Hold215%
Sell00%
The Bottom Line

IonQ appears attractively valued at current levels. With a 86.0% upside to our $78.78 target, the risk-reward profile looks favorable for investors with a 12-month time horizon. Wall Street agrees, with 85% of analysts rating it a Buy.

The 24/7 Factor

Base Growth
Conservative growth baseline (reduced to avoid double-counting P/E growth)
1.05×
Sector Momentum
High-growth sector with strong innovation tailwinds
1.15×
Analyst Consensus
Strong analyst consensus (bullish)
+5.1%
Volatility Adjustment
Higher volatility stock
−4.6%
Price Position
Upper range of 52-week trading
+0.5%
Social Sentiment
Bullish retail sentiment
+2.4%
Read our full methodology →

5-Year Projection

Long-Term Forecast Optimistic Target Conservative
$60$120$180$240’26’27’28’29’30’31$249.73$229.68$103.26
$60$120$180$240’26’27’28’29’30’31$249.73$229.68$103.26

Prediction History

IONQ Price Target History Our Target Stock Price
$40$60$80Jul 16Aug 21$78.78$44.86
$40$60$80Jul 16Aug 21$78.78$44.86
Date Price Target Stock Price Rating Upside
$78.78 $44.86 BUY +75.6%
$78.78 $46.26 BUY +70.3%
$57.06 $44.43 BUY +28.4%
$53.01 $36.44 BUY +45.5%
$52.80 $33.03 BUY +59.9%
$53.80 $34.12 BUY +57.7%

Social Sentiment

82/100
Sentiment Score
Bullish
Retail Mood
Low
Discussion Activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IONQ stock price prediction for 2030?

Looking ahead to 2030, our model projects IONQ could trade at an average price of $163.79, with a potential range between $122.84 and $204.73. This represents a potential 286.7% return from today’s price. Long-term forecasts depend heavily on company execution, competitive dynamics, and broader market conditions.

Is IONQ a buy, sell, or hold right now?

24/7 Wall St. currently rates IONQ as a BUY. Strong upside (+86.0%) Among Wall Street analysts, 11 rate it Buy, 2 rate it Hold, and 0 rate it Sell.

What is the IONQ stock price target in an optimistic scenario?

In our optimistic scenario for IONQ, the stock could reach $90.90 over the next 12 months, representing a 114.6% gain from today’s price. This scenario assumes favorable conditions materialize, including strong earnings growth, positive market sentiment, and successful execution of company initiatives.

What is the downside risk for IONQ stock?

Our conservative scenario for IONQ projects a price of $62.14 over the next 12 months (46.7% from current levels), suggesting relatively limited downside if headwinds materialize. No forecast is a guarantee. Position sizing and time horizon still matter.

Projections are estimates based on current data, updated daily. Not investment advice. Learn how we calculate these projections →