IonQ (NYSE:IONQ) Exceeds Q2 CY2026 Expectations, Guides for Strong Full-Year Sales Adam Hejl / August 5, 2026 Quantum computing company IonQ (NYSE:IONQ) reported Q2 CY2026 results beating Wall Streetâs revenue expectations, with sales up 287% year on year to $80.05 million. The companyâs full-year revenue guidance of $285 million at the midpoint came in 6.2% above analystsâ estimates. Its non-GAAP loss of $0.33 per share was 10.9% below analystsâ consensus estimates. Is now the time to buy IonQ? Find out in our full research report. IonQ (IONQ) Q2 CY2026 Highlights: - Revenue: $80.05 million vs analyst estimates of $66.5 million (287% year-on-year growth, 20.4% beat) - Adjusted EPS: -$0.33 vs analyst expectations of -$0.30 (10.9% miss) - Adjusted EBITDA: -$120.3 million (-150% margin, 229% year-on-year decline) - The company lifted its revenue guidance for the full year to $285 million at the midpoint from $265 million, a 7.5% increase - Operating Margin: -421%, up from -776% in the same quarter last year - Free Cash Flow was -$114 million compared to -$53.77 million in the same quarter last year - Market Capitalization: $15.57 billion Company Overview Founded by quantum physics pioneers from the University of Maryland and Duke University in 2015, IonQ (NYSE:IONQ) develops quantum computers that process information using trapped ions to solve complex computational problems beyond the capabilities of traditional computers. Revenue Growth A companyâs long-term sales performance is one signal of its overall quality. Any business can put up a good quarter or two, but many enduring ones grow for years. With $246.5 million in revenue over the past 12 months, IonQ is a small player in the business services space, which sometimes brings disadvantages compared to larger competitors benefiting from economies of scale and numerous distribution channels. On the bright side, it can grow faster because