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IonQ (IONQ) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
IonQ gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since Feb 28, 2024. Of 2 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance twice (100%). Revenue: 2 of 2, on average +12.3% against the guided midpoint. Its releases raised guidance 7 times and lowered it 0 times.
Revenue
Met or beat 2 of 2 periods (2 above, 0 within, 0 below).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $225M–$245M (Feb 25, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY2025 | $82.0M–$100M (Aug 6, 2025) → raised $110M (Nov 5, 2025) | $130M | above the range | +18.2% |
| FY2024 | $37.0M–$41.0M (Feb 28, 2024) → reaffirmed $37.0M–$41.0M (May 8, 2024) → raised $38.0M–$42.0M (Aug 7, 2024) → raised $38.5M–$42.5M (Nov 6, 2024) | $43.1M | above the range | +6.3% |
Adjusted EBITDA
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | −$330M–−$310M (Feb 25, 2026) → reaffirmed −$330M–−$310M (May 6, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY2025 | $120M (Feb 26, 2025) → lowered −$216M–−$206M (Nov 5, 2025) | — | — | — |
| FY2024 | $110M (Feb 28, 2024) | — | — | — |
The latest quarter
IonQ, Q3 2026: revenue $174M (+336% year over year), operating margin -249.1%, net earnings $563M, operating cash flow −$316M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does IonQ beat its guidance?
IonQ gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since Feb 28, 2024. Of 2 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance twice (100%). Revenue: 2 of 2, on average +12.3% against the guided midpoint.
How often does IonQ raise guidance?
Its earnings releases raised guidance 7 times and lowered it 0 times since Feb 28, 2024.
Each guided period is held to the last guidance given before its figures were reported; a single figure counts as in line within 1% (0.25 pts for a rate). Reported figures are GAAP, from the company's filings; adjusted guidance shows its moves only.