<div id="readability-page-1"><p>ASR Vermogensbeheer N.V. acquired a new stake in shares of  IonQ, Inc. (NYSE:IONQ - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor  acquired 20,146 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $904,000.</p><ul><li>Quantum Earnings Season Is Ramping Up—What to Watch From 2 Major Players</li></ul><p>A number of other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of IONQ. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its stake in shares of  IonQ by 18.5% in the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 34,774,743 shares of the company's stock worth $1,560,343,000 after purchasing an additional 5,420,037 shares in the last quarter.  Lansdowne Partners UK LLP grew its stake in shares of  IonQ by 286.1% in the third quarter. Lansdowne Partners UK LLP now owns 1,937,031 shares of the company's stock worth $119,127,000 after purchasing an additional 1,435,394 shares in the last quarter.  State Street Corp boosted its holdings in shares of  IonQ by 19.9% in the third quarter. State Street Corp now owns 6,299,559 shares of the company's stock valued at $387,423,000 after acquiring an additional 1,043,878 shares in the last quarter.  Clear Street Group Inc. bought a new position in shares of  IonQ in the third quarter valued at approximately $61,488,000.  Finally, Ameriprise Financial Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of  IonQ by 262.8% in the second quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 576,391 shares of the company's stock valued at $24,768,000 after acquiring an additional 930,490 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own  41.42% of the company's stock. </p><h2>Insider Buying and Selling at IonQ</h2><p>In other news, insider Robert T. Cardillo sold 3,773 shares of IonQ stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, May 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $49.90, for a total transaction of $188,272.70. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 139,967 shares in the company, valued at $6,984,353.30. The trade was a 2.62% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities &amp; Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, Director William J. Teuber, Jr. acquired 3,000 shares of IonQ stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 27th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $38.38 per share, with a total value of $115,140.00. Following the purchase, the director owned 9,413 shares in the company, valued at $361,270.94. The trade was a 46.78% increase in their position. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold 12,354 shares of company stock valued at $504,428 in the last quarter. Company insiders own  5.20% of the company's stock. </p><h2>Analysts Set New Price Targets</h2><ul><li>MarketBeat Week in Review – 05/04 - 05/08</li></ul><p>Several research analysts have recently issued reports on IONQ shares. Cantor Fitzgerald  reiterated an &#34;overweight&#34; rating on shares of IonQ in a report on Monday, February 9th. Northland Securities started coverage on shares of IonQ in a report on Monday, April 20th. They issued an &#34;outperform&#34; rating and a $55.00 price objective for the company. Weiss Ratings  reiterated a &#34;sell (d-)&#34; rating on shares of IonQ in a report on Tuesday, April 21st. DA Davidson decreased their target price on IonQ from $55.00 to $35.00 and set a &#34;neutral&#34; rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, February 26th. Finally, Morgan Stanley  set a $48.50 target price on IonQ in a research note on Thursday. Ten investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have issued  a Hold rating and one  has given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company  has a consensus rating of &#34;Moderate Buy&#34; and an average price target of $68.63.</p><p><b>Check Out Our Latest Research Report on IonQ</b></p><h2>Key Stories Impacting IonQ</h2><ul><li>IonQ Just Posted a Breakout Quarter—But 1 Problem Remains</li></ul><p>Here are the key news stories impacting IonQ this week:</p><ul>   <li><span>Positive Sentiment: </span>IonQ posted record Q1 revenue of $64.7 million, up sharply year over year, and lifted its 2026 revenue forecast, reinforcing the view that commercial demand for its quantum platform is accelerating. <i></i><span>IonQ Announces First Quarter 2026 Financial Results</span></li>   <li><span>Positive Sentiment: </span>SkyWater Technology stockholders approved the merger agreement with IonQ, removing a key hurdle for the deal and potentially expanding IonQ’s semiconductor and manufacturing capabilities. <i></i><span>SkyWater Technology Stockholders Approve Merger Agreement with IonQ</span></li>   <li><span>Positive Sentiment: </span>Analysts are still pointing to meaningful upside in the quantum-semiconductor space, with one Zacks piece arguing IonQ could gain alongside peers as investor interest in the theme heats up. <i></i><span>Why ASX and IONQ May Gain 15%+ in the Quantum-Semiconductor Space</span></li> </ul><h2>IonQ Stock Performance</h2><p>IonQ stock opened at $49.36 on Monday. IonQ, Inc. has a 52 week low of $25.89 and a 52 week high of $84.64. The firm has a market capitalization of $18.10 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -176.28 and a beta of 3.05. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $36.42 and a 200 day moving average price of $43.57. </p><h2>IonQ Profile</h2> (Free Report)<p>IonQ, Inc engages in the development of general-purpose quantum computing systems in the United States. It sells access to quantum computers of various qubit capacities. The company makes access to its quantum computers through cloud platforms, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) Amazon Braket, Microsoft's Azure Quantum, and Google's Cloud Marketplace, as well as through its cloud service. It also provides contracts associated with the design, development, and construction of specialized quantum computing hardware systems; maintenance and support services; and consulting services related to co-developing algorithms on quantum computing systems.</p><h2>Read More</h2><ul><li>Five stocks we like better than IonQ</li><li>Beyond NVIDIA: Picks-and-Shovels AI Plays with Strong Momentum</li><li>Quantum Earnings Season Is Ramping Up—What to Watch From 2 Major Players</li><li>Flutter Sees Post-Earnings Boost as FanDuel Shows Signs of Recovery</li><li>3 Healthcare Stocks Set to Benefit From the One Big Beautiful Bill</li></ul><p><strong>Want to see what other hedge funds are holding IONQ?</strong> Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for IonQ, Inc. 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<p>ASR Vermogensbeheer N.V. has acquired a new stake in IonQ, Inc., purchasing 20,146 shares valued at approximately $904,000. Other institutional investors, including Vanguard Group and Lansdowne Partners, have also increased their holdings in IonQ. Insider trading activity includes sales and purchases by company insiders. Analysts have mixed ratings on IonQ, with a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $68.63. IonQ recently reported record Q1 revenue and received approval for a merger with SkyWater Technology, enhancing its capabilities in the quantum-semiconductor space.</p>

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