IonQ Inc. (NYSE:IONQ) ranks among the best short squeeze stocks to invest in.
On May 6, IonQ Inc. (NYSE:IONQ) reported solid first-quarter performance, with revenue of $64.7 million for Q1 2026, up 755% year-over-year from $7.6 million in the previous quarter
This marks the company’s third straight quarter of record-breaking revenue growth. Meanwhile, IonQ Inc. (NYSE:IONQ) announced GAAP earnings per share of $2.59, a considerable increase over analyst expectations of a $0.48 loss per share. However, using an adjusted basis, the company’s EPS deficit was $0.34, reflecting significant R&D investments.
The company’s adjusted EBITDA loss of $96.8 million encompassed $11.8 million in R&D expenses associated with its commercial collaboration with SkyWater Technology, which is projected to continue till the planned acquisition is completed in 2026. In terms of portfolio management, IonQ Inc. (NYSE:IONQ) developed the world’s first large-scale quantum algorithm that employs actual S&P 500 data, improving portfolio integrity and execution rates above conventional benchmarks in production scenarios. IonQ Inc. (NYSE:IONQ) is a developer of quantum computing systems.