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Ribbon Communications vs IonQ: RBBN and IONQ compared
Ribbon Communications is the larger company: $219M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $174M for IonQ (Q3 2026). IonQ is growing faster (+336% against +2% a year earlier). Ribbon Communications is more profitable, with an operating margin of 2.6% against -249.1%.
Where the money goes: RBBN and IONQ
Ribbon Communications (RBBN) · Q3 2026
Ribbon Communications, Q3 2026: revenue $219M (+2% year over year), operating margin 2.6%, net loss $9.1M, operating cash flow −$14.4M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
IonQ (IONQ) · Q3 2026
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.
| Ribbon Communications (RBBN) | IonQ (IONQ) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $219M | $174M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +2% | +336% |
| Operating margin | 2.6% | -249.1% |
| Net earnings | −$9.1M | $563M |
| Net margin | -4.2% | 323.9% |
| Operating cash flow | −$14.4M | −$316M |
| Market value | — | $13.3B |
| Analysts’ mean target | — | $60.27 |
Where the revenue comes from
Ribbon Communications
- Product: $121M (55%)
- Service: $97.4M (45%)
IonQ
- CMOS Foundry: $53.8M (31%)
- Quantum Hardware: $52.9M (30%)
- Quantum Services: $37.4M (22%)
- Quantum Foundry and Advanced Technologies: $29.8M (17%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Ribbon Communications or IonQ?
Ribbon Communications is the larger company: $219M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $174M for IonQ (Q3 2026).
Is Ribbon Communications or IonQ growing faster?
IonQ is growing faster (+336% against +2% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Ribbon Communications or IonQ?
Ribbon Communications is more profitable, with an operating margin of 2.6% against -249.1%.
More: Ribbon Communications earnings · how Ribbon Communications makes money · IonQ earnings · how IonQ makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 28, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.