Kathryn Chou Sells IonQ Shares in Planned Transaction

Kathryn Chou, an insider at IonQ, Inc., sold 2,757 shares of the company on June 18, 2026. The transaction, which was planned, took place at an average price of $55.02 per share, amounting to a total value of $151,690.

Insider Buying and Selling at IonQ, Inc.

On June 18, 2026, Kathryn Chou sold 2,757 shares of IonQ, Inc. at $55.02 each in a planned transaction. Gabrielle Toledano also sold the same number of shares at $55.01 per share on the same day. In contrast, on June 17, 2026, both Chou and Toledano had acquired 4,526 shares each at no cost, indicating a strategic move in their shareholding.

Other Institutional Activity in IonQ, Inc.

Institutional investors have been actively adjusting their holdings in IonQ. BlackRock, Inc. reduced its stake by 206,608 shares, bringing its total to 29,870,942 shares valued at approximately $861.2 million, a slight decrease of 0.7%. On the other hand, Morgan Stanley increased its position by 1,593,061 shares, totaling 21,159,892 shares worth about $610 million, marking an 8.1% increase. Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC and Vanguard Capital Management LLC both opened new positions, each holding over 15 million shares valued at $443.7 million and $434.3 million, respectively. Defiance ETFs, LLC significantly increased its stake by 8,929,328 shares, ending with 9,702,302 shares valued at $279.7 million, an impressive 1155.2% increase.

IonQ, Inc. Stock Up 48.8%

Shares of NYSE:IONQ traded near $56.55 on Tuesday. IonQ, Inc. has a market capitalization of approximately $21.77 billion. The company has a P/E ratio of 149.5, indicating high investor expectations for growth. Its beta of 3.184 suggests the stock is more volatile than the market. Over the past year, IonQ's stock has ranged from a low of $25.89 to a high of $84.64, with a 50-day moving average of $52.43 and a 200-day moving average of $49.28.

Recent Earnings

IonQ, Inc. reported revenue of $187.1 million with a growth rate of 7.5%. The company's earnings per share stand at $0.39, while it maintains a net margin of 1.75% and a return on equity of 11.3%. Investors can look forward to the next earnings report on August 5, 2026.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On June 22, 2026, Northland Capital Markets maintained a 'buy' rating on IonQ with a price target of $70. JP Morgan and Wedbush also maintained their ratings, with price targets of $50 and $75, respectively. The consensus among analysts is a 'strong buy' with a mean target price of $67.64 based on 13 opinions.

About IonQ, Inc.

IonQ, Inc. is a technology company specializing in quantum computing systems. Headquartered in College Park, Maryland, the company offers access to quantum computers through cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. Led by CEO Niccolo Mcleod de Masi, IonQ employs over 1,100 people and engages in quantum-safe communications and quantum detection systems.

Bottom Line

Kathryn Chou's sale of IonQ shares highlights ongoing insider activity within the company. With significant institutional interest and a strong market position, IonQ remains a company to watch. As always, it's important to remember that insider transactions are disclosed after the fact and may not indicate future stock performance.