The Motley Fool
22 Sept 2026, 09:06 UTC · 2h ago
Verdict
Headline leans bearish. We score IONQ −0.40 across two claims.
Score confirms the headline.
Leans bearish
From its wording — no explicit rating
−0.40moderately bearish
What the story claims
2 claims · scored −1 bearish … +1 bullish · 0 new · 2 priced in
Insiders at IonQ, Rigetti Computing, D-Wave Quantum, and Quantum Computing Inc. have net sold $895.1 million in shares since September 18, 2024.
Priced inanalysis of trailing two-year trends
So whatThe near-total absence of insider buying suggests executives do not see further upside from current valuations in the near term.
More negative than 95% of claims this week
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IonQ, Rigetti Computing, D-Wave Quantum, and Quantum Computing Inc. have seen share price increases of 400%, 1,820%, 1,670%, and 1,200%, respectively, over the trailing two years.
Priced intrailing two-year price data
So whatSuch extreme multiples make these stocks highly sensitive to any missing milestones in the next earnings cycle.
More negative than 78% of claims this week
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More negative than 77% of ticker scores this week
Despite past gains, the article highlights significant insider selling and a lack of insider buying as a warning signal.
More negative than 77% of ticker scores this week
The article warns that insiders are sending the 'wrong signals' via heavy net-selling of shares.
More negative than 77% of ticker scores this week
Included in the group of quantum stocks where insiders are selling heavily and not buying.
More negative than 77% of ticker scores this week
The company is flagged for having almost nonexistent insider buying despite high stock valuations.
Near neutral — 90% of ticker scores this week are stronger
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IONQ hasn't traded since this ran. Last close $40.51 (Sep 21); the reaction starts at the next open.
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