IonQ Q4 Revenue Jumps 429% to $61.9M; Guides Q1 $48M–$51M and FY2026 $225M–$245M
IonQ reported fourth-quarter revenue of $61.89 million, up 429% year over year and beating the $40.39 million estimate, while narrowing its loss to $0.20 per share versus an expected $0.33. It guided Q1 revenue of $48 million–$51 million and FY2026 revenue of $225 million–$245 million, topping consensus.
1. Q4 results exceed estimates
IonQ recorded fourth-quarter revenue of $61.89 million, a 429% year-over-year increase that topped the $40.39 million consensus estimate, and narrowed its loss to $0.20 per share versus an expected $0.33 deficit.
2. Upbeat guidance for 2026
The company projected first-quarter revenue of $48 million to $51 million compared with $37.08 million consensus and full-year 2026 revenue of $225 million to $245 million above the $194.24 million forecast.
3. Market reaction
Strong earnings and upbeat guidance drove the stock up more than 7% in after-hours trading as investors reacted to the standout growth trajectory.