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  • Beats Top End Revenue Guidance by 15%
  • Announced $1.075 Billion Proposed Acquisition of Oxford Ionics, Enhancing Scalable Quantum Computing Breakthroughs
  • Completed Acquisition of Lightsynq and Capella, Substantially Accelerating Both Quantum Computing and Quantum Networking Roadmaps
  • Unanimously Appoints CEO Niccolo de Masi as next Chairman of the Board
  • Attracted Key Talent, Including Marco Pistoia as Senior Vice President of Industry Relations, Rick Muller as Vice President of Quantum Systems, and Paul Dacier as Chief Legal Officer
  • Achieved 20x Speed-Up in Quantum-Accelerated Drug Development with AstraZeneca, AWS, and NVIDIA
  • Pro-Forma Cash, Cash Equivalents, & Investments of $1.6 Billion as of July 9 After Closing $1 Billion Equity Offering

COLLEGE PARK, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), the leading commercial quantum computing and networking company, today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025.

"I am pleased to report that we beat the top end of guidance for Q2 revenue by 15%, and strengthened our balance sheet via the largest equity investment from a single institution in the quantum industry. We also made very tangible progress towards delivering our #AQ64 application performance benchmark, with strong indications that it will be achieved in the near term.�

“Via our closed acquisition of Lightsynq, along with our proposed acquisition of Oxford Ionics, we have created the most advanced and powerful quantum computing and networking roadmap in the world," said Niccolo de Masi, Chairman and CEO of IonQ. "The combination of IonQ hardware and software expertise and Oxford's implementation of ion-trap-on-a-chip provides the team, IP, technology, and momentum to achieve 800 logical qubits in 2027 and 80,000 logical qubits in 2030."

“The close of our acquisition of Capella in July expands our quantum networking vision to include a space-based QKD network," de Masi continued. “Our networking products are production-grade and are used by many of the world's household-name financial services, telecom, and government agencies. IonQ quantum networking offers the ultimate in communication security, protecting even from the looming threat of quantum decryption."

"We’ve also attracted world-class leaders who are choosing to build the future at IonQ. From the world of finance, Dr. Marco Pistoia has joined us after leading global applied research and quantum computing at JPMorgan Chase. From the highest levels of government, we welcomed Dr. Rick Muller, former Director of IARPA, the intelligence community’s advanced research agency. To guide our corporate growth, veteran technology counsel Paul Dacier has taken the helm as Chief Legal Officer, and to sharpen our scientific core, our co-founder Dr. Chris Monroe has assumed the vital role of Chief Scientific Advisor.�

“As I have said before, I believe talent is the proverbial Warren Buffett weighing machine most relevant to any company's long-term prospects, and it is tremendously validating to have such towering figures in the quantum industry become our colleagues at IonQ."

Financial Highlights

  • IonQ recognized revenue of $20.7 million for the second quarter, which is 15% above the top end of the previously provided range.
  • Cash, cash equivalents, and investments were $656.8 million as of June 30, 2025 and $1.6 billion pro-forma as of July 9, 2025. The balance increased due to the $1.0 billion equity financing.
  • Net loss was $177.5 million and Adjusted EBITDA loss was $36.5 million for the second quarter.*

*Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure defined under “Non-GAAP Financial Measures,� below, and is reconciled to net loss, its closest comparable GAAP measure, at the end of this release.

Q2 and Recent Commercial Highlights

  • to accelerate South Korea's role in the global quantum race, collaborating in four key areas: advanced infrastructure access, education, talent and knowledge exchange, and efforts to expand the quantum ecosystem.
  • through a Memorandum of Understanding, paving the way for joint R&D, workforce development initiatives, and access to IonQ Forte-class quantum computers to accelerate real-world quantum-AI applications.
  • to pioneer quantum-enhanced optimization for the global freight industry, collaborating to create quantum solutions for fleet routing, logistics optimization, and supply chain management.
  • , advancing IonQ's global expansion roadmap while strengthening Australia's quantum capabilities, with the Emergence Quantum team bringing decades of experience in trapped ion technology.
  • , working with state leaders to position Texas as a U.S. quantum hub through policy support, investment incentives, and expanded opportunities in quantum computing, networking, and sensing technologies.
  • to create America's first commercial quantum hub, demonstrating significant commercial traction and strategic expansion into the critical energy infrastructure market.

Q2 and Recent Technical Highlights

  • , in the largest demonstration of its kind, combining leading hardware, platforms, and techniques, marking a significant step toward more efficient pharmaceutical production through hybrid quantum-classical workflows.
  • together achieved the first known quantum computer simulation of a process tied to the universe’s matter–antimatter imbalance, modeling nuclear dynamics on unprecedented yoctosecond time-scales (10⁻²⁴ seconds) and potentially opening new frontiers in fundamental physics research.
  • IonQ announced that it developed a hybrid quantum computing approach with Oak Ridge National Laboratory to drive power grid efficiencies and meet electricity demand at minimal cost.

Q2 and Recent Corporate Highlights

  • , creating the world’s most advanced quantum computing roadmap when combined with IonQ. The combination promises 10,000 physical qubits with logical fidelities of 99.99999% by 2027 and 2 million physical qubits by 2030.
  • , accelerating its quantum computing and quantum internet roadmaps and offering a clear path to millions of qubits through the integration of Lightsynq's advanced photonic interconnect technologies.
  • , facilitating its development of a space-based QKD network and the foundation of the quantum internet with the integration of Capella’s satellite infrastructure.
  • , including shares and warrants, to strengthen its balance sheet to approximately $1.6 billion in pro-forma cash, for continued innovation and growth.
  • , renowned IBM inventor, quantum computing leader, and former Global Head of Applied Research and Quantum Computing at JPMorgan Chase, as Senior Vice President of Industry Relations.
  • , former Director of IARPA, as Vice President of Quantum Systems to advance its quantum hardware development.
  • as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary to bolster its legal and governance framework amid rapid growth in quantum computing.
  • IonQ announced the appointment of its founder Dr. Chris Monroe as Chief Scientific Advisor, where he will be working very closely with Dr. Mihir Bhaskar.
  • IonQ announced that Dr. Grégoire Ribordy will remain in his role post-close to continue building on his 20 years of leadership in quantum networking.

2025 Financial Outlook

  • For the full year 2025, IonQ expects revenue to be between $82 million and $100 million, with between $25 million and $29 million for the third quarter.

2025 Board Update

  • IonQ announced that its Board of Directors has appointed CEO Niccolo de Masi to the additional position of Chairman of the Board, effective immediately. As a result, Peter Chapman has stepped down as Executive Chairman and as a member of the Board.
  • Inder Singh, Lead Independent Director of IonQ, said, “We are delighted to name Niccolo as Chairman of the Board. Since he became CEO in February 2025, Niccolo has excelled in leading the business forward. We are confident that he is the right person to guide our Board as we continue to oversee the execution of the Company’s strategic priorities and the incredible momentum they are driving. We are grateful to Peter for his long-standing service to IonQ and wish him well.�
  • de Masi commented, “I am honored to receive this further vote of confidence in me by the Board as IonQ continues to extend its leadership in quantum computing and quantum networking. I also want to thank Peter for his seminal work in building the Company over the last six years and our collaboration over the last few months.�

Second Quarter 2025 Conference Call

IonQ will host a conference call today at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time to review the Company’s financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 and to provide a business update. The call will be accessible by telephone at 844-826-3035 (domestic) or 412-317-5195 (international). The call will also be available live via webcast on the Company’s website , or directly . A telephone replay of the conference call will be available approximately three hours after its conclusion at 844-512-2921 (domestic) or 412-317-6671 (international) with access code 10200658 and will be available until 11:59 p.m. Eastern time, August 20, 2025. An archive of the webcast will also be available shortly after the call and will remain available for one year.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement IonQ’s condensed consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with GAAP, IonQ uses non-GAAP measures of certain components of financial performance. Adjusted EBITDA is a financial measure that is not required by or presented in accordance with GAAP. Management believes that this measure provides investors an additional meaningful method to evaluate certain aspects of the Company’s results period over period. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net loss attributable to IonQ, Inc. before net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests, interest income, interest expense, income tax (benefit) expense , depreciation and amortization expense, stock-based compensation, change in fair value of assumed warrant liabilities, acquisition transaction costs, and other non-recurring non-operating income and expenses. IonQ uses Adjusted EBITDA to measure the operating performance of its business, excluding specifically identified items that it does not believe directly reflect its core operations and may not be indicative of recurring operations. The presentation of non-GAAP financial measures is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP, and IonQ’s non-GAAP measures may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies. IonQ shows a reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures at the end of this release.

About IonQ

[NYSE: IONQ] is the leading commercial quantum computing and networking company, delivering high-performance systems aimed at solving the world’s most complex problems. IonQ’s current generation quantum computers, and , are the latest in a line of cutting-edge systems that have been helping customers and partners such as achieve 20x performance results.

The company is accelerating its technology roadmap and intends to deliver the world’s most powerful quantum computers with 2 million qubits by 2030 to accelerate innovation in drug discovery, materials science, financial modeling, logistics, cybersecurity, and defense. IonQ’s advancements in quantum networking also positions the company as a leader in building the quantum internet.

The company’s innovative technology and rapid growth were recognized in Newsweek’s 2025 Excellence Index 1000, Forbes� 2025 Most Successful Mid-Cap Companies list, and Built In’s 2025 100 Best Midsize Places to Work in Washington DC and Seattle, respectively. Available through all major cloud providers, IonQ is making quantum computing more accessible and impactful than ever before. Learn more at .

IonQ Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Some of the forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking words. Statements that are not historical in nature, including the words “pending,� “look forward,� “accelerate,� “anticipate,� “expect,� “suggests,� “plan,� “believe,� “intend,� “estimates,� “targets,� “projects,� “should,� “could,� “would,� “may,� “will,� “forecast,� “offers� and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements include those related to IonQ’s position in the quantum computing and networking sector; the efficacy of new applications of quantum computing; the relevance and utility of quantum algorithms and applications run on IonQ’s quantum computers; the success of partnerships and collaborations between IonQ and other parties, including development and commercialization of products and services with such parties; IonQ closing anticipated acquisitions; IonQ's ability to utilize the technology of acquired companies to accelerate the development and scale of IonQ’s systems and offerings; advancement of quantum networking technology; the Company’s technology driving commercial applications in the future; the Company’s future financial and operating performance, including our preliminary outlook and guidance; the appearance of new applications of IonQ’s products and services; the ability for third parties to implement IonQ’s offerings to solve their problems and increase their quantum computing capabilities; expansion of IonQ’s sales pipeline; IonQ’s quantum computing capabilities and plans; future deliveries of and access to IonQ’s quantum computers and services; future purchases of IonQ’s offerings by customers using congressionally-appropriated funds from the U.S. government; IonQ’s performance of existing contracts in the future, including anticipated timing of completion of research, development and manufacturing by IonQ; IonQ receiving additional revenues under planned subsequent phases of customer contracts; and the scalability and reliability of IonQ’s quantum computing offerings. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this press release, including but not limited to: changes in the competitive industries in which IonQ operates, including development of competing technologies; our ability to sell effectively to government entities and large enterprises; changes in laws and regulations affecting IonQ’s and its suppliers� businesses; IonQ’s ability to implement its business plans, forecasts and other expectations, to identify and realize partnerships and opportunities, and to engage new and existing customers; IonQ’s ability to effectively integrate its acquisitions; its inability to effectively enter new markets; IonQ’s ability to deliver services and products within currently anticipated timelines; its inability to attract and retain key personnel including personnel of acquired companies; the conditions for closing IonQ's anticipated acquisitions not being met; IonQ’s customers deciding or declining to extend contracts into new phases; the inability of its suppliers to deliver components that meet expectations timely; changes in U.S. government spending or policy that may affect IonQ’s customers; changes to U.S. government goals and metrics of success with regard to implementation of quantum computing and quantum networking; and risks associated with U.S. government sales, including availability of funding and provisions that allow the government to unilaterally terminate or modify contracts for convenience. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties disclosed in the Company’s filings, including but not limited to those described in the “Risk Factors'' section of IonQ’s most recent periodic financial report (10-Q or 10-K) and other documents filed by IonQ from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and IonQ assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. IonQ does not give any assurance that it will achieve its expectations.

IonQ, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(unaudited)

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

Three Months Ended
June 30,

Six Months Ended
June 30,

2025

2024

2025

2024

Revenue

$

20,694

$

11,381

$

28,260

$

18,963

Costs and expenses:
Cost of revenue (excluding depreciation and amortization)

8,327

5,623

12,642

9,037

Research and development

103,359

31,204

143,312

63,572

Sales and marketing

10,877

6,137

19,487

12,838

General and administrative

48,107

13,053

71,913

27,073

Depreciation and amortization

10,616

4,305

17,177

8,260

Total operating costs and expenses

181,286

60,322

264,531

120,780

Loss from operations

(160,592

)

(48,941

)

(236,271

)

(101,817

)

Gain (loss) on change in fair value of warrant liabilities

(39,577

)

6,639

(1,083

)

15,266

Interest income, net

7,138

4,801

12,032

9,600

Other income (expense), net

232

(45

)

283

(179

)

Loss before income tax expense

(192,799

)

(37,546

)

(225,039

)

(77,130

)

Income tax benefit (expense)

15,269

(15

)

15,257

(23

)

Net loss

$

(177,530

)

$

(37,561

)

$

(209,782

)

$

(77,153

)

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

(692

)

(692

)

Net loss attributable to IonQ, Inc.

$

(176,838

)

$

(37,561

)

$

(209,090

)

$

(77,153

)

Net loss per share attributable to IonQ, Inc. common stockholders—basic and diluted

$

(0.70

)

$

(0.18

)

$

(0.87

)

$

(0.37

)

Weighted average shares used in computing net loss per share attributable to IonQ, Inc. common stockholders—basic and diluted

250,967,455

211,637,479

239,924,680

209,898,459

IonQ, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(unaudited)

(in thousands)

June 30,

December 31,

2025

2024

Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents

$

140,067

$

54,393

Short-term investments

406,784

285,896

Accounts receivable, net

19,114

10,188

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

59,922

28,325

Total current assets

625,887

378,802

Long-term investments

109,902

23,545

Property and equipment, net

58,558

52,761

Operating lease right-of-use assets

11,254

9,470

Intangible assets, net

143,241

29,469

Goodwill

370,720

9,904

Other noncurrent assets

27,046

4,437

Total Assets

$

1,346,608

$

508,388

Liabilities and Stockholders� Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable

$

8,938

$

5,230

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

49,190

16,424

Current portion of operating lease liabilities

5,528

3,366

Unearned revenue

16,726

10,678

Current portion of stock option early exercise liabilities

252

387

Total current liabilities

80,634

36,085

Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion

13,737

14,359

Unearned revenue, net of current portion

2,770

Warrant liabilities

58,042

70,688

Other noncurrent liabilities

12,979

3,394

Total liabilities

$

168,162

$

124,526

Stockholders� Equity:
Common stock

$

27

$

22

Additional paid-in capital

2,050,344

1,067,403

Accumulated deficit

(892,810

)

(683,720

)

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

4,072

157

Total IonQ, Inc. stockholders� equity

$

1,161,633

$

383,862

Noncontrolling interests

16,813

Total stockholders� equity

$

1,178,446

$

383,862

Total Liabilities and Stockholders� Equity

$

1,346,608

$

508,388

IonQ, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(unaudited)

(in thousands)

Six Months Ended
June 30,

2025

2024

Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss

$

(209,782

)

$

(77,153

)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization

17,177

8,260

Stock-based compensation

132,421

43,040

(Gain) loss on change in fair value of warrant liabilities

1,083

(15,266

)

Deferred income taxes

(15,300

)

Amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts on available-for-sale securities

(3,540

)

(4,787

)

Other, net

1,502

2,156

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable

(3,595

)

3,558

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

(25,142

)

(8,341

)

Accounts payable

1,094

(165

)

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

20,741

(2,116

)

Unearned revenue

(4

)

1,262

Other assets and liabilities

(2,254

)

2,508

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

$

(85,599

)

$

(47,044

)

Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment

(3,501

)

(10,629

)

Capitalized software development costs

(1,886

)

(2,129

)

Intangible asset acquisition costs

(307

)

(892

)

Purchases of available-for-sale securities

(435,130

)

(146,098

)

Maturities of available-for-sale securities

211,180

211,572

Businesses acquired, net of cash paid

28,667

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

$

(200,977

)

$

51,824

Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from at-the-market offering, net of issuance costs

358,254

Proceeds from stock options exercised

7,564

1,185

Proceeds from public warrants exercised

5,592

Tax withholding receipts (payments) related to vested and released RSUs, net

1,447

141

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

$

372,857

$

1,326

Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

391

4

Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

86,672

6,110

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the beginning of the period

56,840

38,081

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the end of the period

$

143,512

$

44,191

IonQ, Inc.

Reconciliation of Net Loss to Adjusted EBITDA

(unaudited)

(in thousands)

Three Months Ended
June 30,

Six Months Ended
June 30,

2025

2024

2025

2024

Net loss attributable to IonQ, Inc.

$

(176,838

)

$

(37,561

)

$

(209,090

)

$

(77,153

)

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

(692

)

(692

)

Interest income, net

(7,138

)

(4,801

)

(12,032

)

(9,600

)

Interest expense

Income tax (benefit) expense

(15,269

)

15

(15,257

)

23

Depreciation and amortization

10,616

4,305

17,177

8,260

Stock-based compensation

99,168

20,979

132,421

43,040

(Gain) loss on change in fair value of warrant liabilities

39,577

(6,639

)

1,083

(15,266

)

Acquisition transaction costs

14,060

15,841

Adjusted EBITDA

$

(36,516

)

$

(23,702

)

$

(70,549

)

$

(50,696

)

IonQ Media Contact:

[email protected]

IonQ Investor Contact:

[email protected]

Source: IonQ, Inc.

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