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@Theta_collctv 2 weeks ago

IonQ Q2 earnings show revenue growth but heavy operating losses

IonQ Q2 earnings show revenue growth but heavy operating losses

IonQ (IONQ) dropped about 31% in July due to insider selling and a broader pullback in tech stocks, but it's rebounding after their Q2 earnings. They reported $80M in revenue last quarter but had a $337M operating loss. They currently sit on $3B in cash, though they are burning through $570M in free cash flow and have doubled their share count over the last three years to raise that capital. At a $17B market cap and a forward P/S of 61, it's still an expensive stock for a business that is years away from true profitability.
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@MasonCarter10 2 weeks ago

IonQ’s revenue growth is encouraging, but the huge operating losses, cash burn, and dilution make the valuation a major risk until quantum computing starts producing more meaningful profits.

@Simonwhite 2 weeks ago

it's great to see revenue growth at IonQ, but that valuation is hard to wrap my head around. quantum computing is exciting but the financial path still looks a bit rocky.