IonQ’s Strategic Acquisition and Ambitious Qubit Development Plans Justify Buy Rating

Analyst Quinn Bolton of Needham maintained a Buy rating on IonQ (IONQ – Research Report), retaining the price target of $50.00.

Quinn Bolton has given his Buy rating due to a combination of factors that highlight IonQ’s strategic advancements and future potential. The acquisition of Oxford Ionics is a significant step for IonQ, as it brings in the Electronic Qubit Control technology, which is expected to enhance the speed and scalability of qubit production more efficiently than the existing laser-based methods.
This acquisition is pivotal in accelerating IonQ’s technological roadmap, with ambitious targets set for qubit development and accuracy improvements over the coming years. By 2026, IonQ aims to achieve a 256 qubit system with high accuracy, and by 2030, the goal is to reach 2 million qubits with exceptional logical accuracy. These developments position IonQ as a leader in the quantum computing space, justifying the Buy rating.

In another report released yesterday, Benchmark Co. also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $50.00 price target.