The Motley Fool
03 Jul 2026, 17:24 UTC · 2h ago
IonQ vs. Quantum Computing Inc.: Which Quantum Computing Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
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The Motley Fool
03 Jul 2026, 17:24 UTC · 2h ago
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Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) generated only $682,000 in FY2025 revenue against a net loss of $18.7 million. — Extremely low revenue relative to losses indicates significant struggles with financial viability and commercialization.
-0.50IonQ reported 201.9% year-over-year revenue growth to $130 million for FY2025, though it incurred a net loss of $510.4 million. — Extremely high top-line growth demonstrates market demand, though massive losses temper the bullishness.
+0.40IonQ's pending $1.8 billion acquisition of SkyWater Technologies is currently subject to federal antitrust scrutiny. — Regulatory hurdles for a major strategic acquisition create uncertainty regarding the company's supply chain goals.
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IonQ faces high short interest of 22% as of early 2026 and intense competition from tech giants like Microsoft. — High short interest and competitive threats from incumbents increase stock price volatility and risk of obsolescence.
-0.30Both IonQ and Quantum Computing Inc. maintain a debt-to-equity ratio of zero. — Lack of debt provides a liquidity cushion and reduces bankruptcy risk in the short term for these pre-profit firms.
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Strong revenue growth and a clean balance sheet are offset by massive net losses and regulatory hurdles regarding its acquisition of SkyWater.
Revenue growth and high liquidity are overshadowed by extremely low total revenue and significant net margins losses.
Mentioned only as a cloud partner for the quantum computing firms.
Mentioned as a partner and a competitive threat to IonQ.
[a_to_b] IonQ is pursuing the acquisition of SkyWater Technologies to secure its supply chain.
[mutual] Both companies are competing to achieve quantum advantage in the computing market.
[mutual] IonQ sells access to its hardware through major cloud platforms including Amazon.
[mutual] IonQ differentiates itself through partnerships with Microsoft.
[b_to_a] QCi relies on Amazon Web Services for the cloud-based delivery of its products.
[mutual] IonQ faces intense competitive pressure from Microsoft and other tech giants.
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