IONQ· Information Technology› Computer Hardware

IonQ, Inc.

Stage 1 · Basing · week 3

As of Oct 22, 2026, IonQ is in Stage 1, the basing phase, now in week 3 (since Oct 7, 2026). It closed at $31.16, 56.8% below its 52-week high and below its 200-day average, which is falling.

IonQ, Inc. develops quantum computing systems in the United States, Switzerland, and Internationally. More about the company

$31.16

-3.47% today

$12.6B · Large cap

Market Neutral — Building

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Basing, not in an uptrend yet

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Stage Cycle Timeline2023-08-16 → 2026-10-22

S3 15w

S4 34w

S2 19w

S2 28w

2023-08-162026-10-22

S1S2S3S4Setup score (0–10, dashed line at 5)

S2 8w → S3 15w → S2 1w → S1 1w → S4 34w → S1 3w → S2 19w → S3 11w → S2 28w → S3 9w → S4 12w → S1 6w → S2 6w → S3 4w → S4 7w → S1 2w current

Total tracked: 166 weeks across 16 stage runs.

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…26	IONQIonQ, Inc.	Stage 1 · wk 3	25	−26.8%

vs 52W High

-56.8%

$26.59 lo$72.07 hi

56.8% below 52W high

Stock is basing below old highs. A volume-backed breakout to new highs would be the Stage 2 signal to watch.

Stage Maturity

Week 3

1w13w26w

Week 3, early base

How long this stock has been basing. Longer bases can produce stronger breakouts, but the breakout itself is the signal.

vs 200 DMA

-26.8%

200 DMA: $42.60 · sloping down

Stock is testing its 200 DMA as part of the base. Reclaiming and holding above it is a key Stage 2 prerequisite.

Rel Volume

0.84x

vs 50-day avg

Volume in Stage 1 basing is typically quiet. A surge in volume on an upside breakout is the signal to watch.

Trend Health

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Short-term trend rolling over

Two reads of momentum. The arrow shows the direction of the short-term trend: rising (↑ or ↗), flat (→) or rolling over (↓). The ⇈ mark appears when our trend model reads the move as gaining speed on top of the longer trend. Strongest when both agree.

-26.8%

-5.1%

-28.6%

YTD

-33.4%

-47.6%

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Latest: 2025-05-20

6 appearances in last 60 days. First seen: 2021-11-08.

A stock that keeps qualifying week after week does so because its Stage 2 structure keeps holding. Staying power in the scan says more about the trend than any single appearance.

Recent Stage Timeline

2026-10-22S1

Wk 3 · Vol 0.84x

2026-10-21S1

Wk 3 · Vol 0.75x

2026-10-20S1

Wk 2 · Vol 0.93x

2026-10-19S1

Wk 2 · Vol 1.15x

2026-10-16S1

Wk 2 · Vol 1.26x

2026-10-15S1

Wk 2 · Vol 2.19x

2026-10-14S1

Wk 2 · Vol 1.91x

2026-10-13S1

Wk 1 · Vol 1.08x

2026-10-12S1

Wk 1 · Vol 1.50x

2026-10-09S1

Wk 1 · Vol 0.61x

2026-10-08S1

Wk 1 · Vol 1.07x

2026-10-07S14→1

Wk 1 · Vol 0.89x

Moving averages & range

50 DMA

$39.76

200 DMA

$42.60

52W High

$72.07

52W Low

$26.59

5D Low

$30.78

Resistance levels (recent highs)

20d High

$45.48

60d High

$46.84

120d High

$72.07

250d High

$72.07

Next resistance

+46.0%

to 20d High

ROE

-60.5%

Profit margin 0.0%

Dividend Yield

0.00%

P/B 3.6

IonQ: quick answers

What stage is IonQ in?

As of Oct 22, 2026, IonQ (IONQ) is in Stage 1, the basing phase. It entered Stage 1 on Oct 7, 2026 and is in week 3. What the four stages mean

Is IonQ in an uptrend?

Not yet. IonQ is in Stage 1, a base that can come before an uptrend. It trades 26.8% below its 200-day average, which is falling.

How far is IonQ from its 52-week high?

IonQ closed at $31.16 on Oct 22, 2026, 56.8% below its 52-week high of $72.07. Its 52-week low is $26.59.

How has IonQ performed over the past year?

As of Oct 22, 2026, IonQ is down 47.6% over the past year and down 33.4% so far in 2026.

Which sector and industry is IonQ in?

IonQ is in the Computer Hardware industry, part of the Information Technology sector.

About this companyInformation Technology· Computer Hardware

IonQ, Inc. develops quantum computing systems in the United States, Switzerland, and Internationally. It sells access to quantum computers of various qubit capacities. The company also makes access to its quantum computers through cloud platforms, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Braket, Microsoft's Azure Quantum, and Google's Cloud Marketplace, as well as through its cloud service. The company engages in quantum-safe communications and quantum detection systems. It provides contracts associated with the design, development, construction, and sale of specialized quantum computing hardware systems; maintenance and support services; and consulting services related to co-developing algorithms on quantum computing systems. In addition, it provides semiconductor manufacturing services. The company has a collaboration agreement with University of Chicago. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in College Park, Maryland.

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