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IonQ (IONQ) R&D spending by quarter
IonQ's R&D spending was $142M in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -12% from Q2 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $40.0M (Q1 2025) to $161M (Q2 2026).
| Quarter | R&D spending | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | $142M | -12% | +114% |
| Q2 2026 | $161M | +28% | +55% |
| Q1 2026 | $126M | +31% | +215% |
| Q4 2025 | $96.1M | +45% | — |
| Q3 2025 | $66.3M | -36% | — |
| Q2 2025 | $103M | +159% | — |
| Q1 2025 | $40.0M | — | — |
Q3 2026 at a glance
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
What is IonQ's R&D spending?
IonQ's R&D spending was $142M in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -12% from Q2 2026.
How has IonQ's R&D spending changed?
Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $40.0M (Q1 2025) to $161M (Q2 2026).