IonQ Management
Management criteria checks 1/4
IonQ's CEO is Niccolo de Masi, appointed in Feb 2025, has a tenure of 1.25 years. total yearly compensation is $89.63M, comprised of 0.6% salary and 99.4% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.033% of the company’s shares, worth $7.86M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 0.8 years and 1.8 years respectively.
Key information
Niccolo de Masi
Chief executive officer
US$89.6m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 0.56% |
| CEO tenure | 1.3yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.03% |
| Management average tenure | less than a year |
| Board average tenure | 1.8yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
IonQ: Solidifying Its Leadership Position, Staying Bullish
Summary IonQ, Inc. stands as the leading pure-play quantum computing company, with recent technological and financial milestones reinforcing its early leadership. IONQ's Q1 revenue surged 754% YoY to $64.7M, with remaining performance obligations up 554% YoY to $470M and a robust $3.1B cash position. Technological progress, especially in networking capabilities and the presale of a 256-qubit system, remains the primary investment driver over near-term financial metrics. I remain bullish on IONQ's multi-year outlook, expecting further revenue scaling and potential acquisition interest from major tech players. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
The Best-Funded Quantum Platform and Still a Stock Priced for Perfection
Rating: Speculative Buy / Premium-priced quantum leader Style: Deep-tech platform with commercial momentum, but still pre-profit Core debate: Is IonQ the strongest public quantum platform because it combines the best balance sheet, the broadest product ambition, and the fastest current revenue scale, or is the stock already discounting too much future success in a still-unproven industry? Executive view The company just reported Q1 2026 revenue of $64.7 million , raised full-year revenue guidance to $260–270 million , and ended the quarter with Remaining Performance Obligations (RPO) of $470 million.
IonQ, Inc. (IONQ): The "Quantum Merchant" and the 2026 Commercial Inflection Point
IonQ, Inc. (IONQ) ignited the NASDAQ on April 14, 2026 , closing the session at $35.76 USD , a massive 20.16% surge on the day.
IonQ: Exceptional Technology but Valuation Far Ahead of Financial Reality
Artificial intelligence has dominated technology markets in recent years and driven enormous investment into computing infrastructure. If AI represents the current frontier of computing, quantum computing could represent the next major paradigm shift.Is IonQ (IONQ) on Course to Become the "Nvidia of Quantum"?
The market is upside down. IONQ is the clear winner of this race.IonQ: Thank The Selloff For This Speculative Buy Opportunity (Rating Upgrade)
Summary Our caution surrounding the dangers of chasing overpriced stocks in an overly exuberant stock market has paid off well, as IonQ pulls back by -51% since 52 week heights. Thanks to the cheaper valuations, growing top-lines, expanding multi-year RPOs, and ongoing contract wins, the quantum stock looks a lot more compelling here. Combined with its strategic partnership with NVDA on CUDA-Q, IONQ may be quickly emerging as a potential long-term winner in the quantum computing arena. Despite our upgraded speculative Buy rating, we shall discuss numerous caveats/ risks tied to IONQ's investment thesis in detail. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaIonQ Is Trading At Dangerous, Speculation Level Valuations
Summary IonQ's revenue guidance is significantly below expectations, and management's cessation of bookings disclosures reduces top-line visibility, raising concerns for GARP-oriented investors. Despite worsening FCF burn due to increased SG&A expenses, IonQ has a solid liquidity runway of over 5 years, bolstered by recent funding. The acquisition of ID Quantique to enhance IonQ's quantum networking IP portfolio makes sense. And I think it is occurring at a reasonable valuation. IonQ trades at a 42% discount to peers, but I think a 1-yr fwd EV/Revenue multiple of 57x is still high. The technicals suggest further downside as well vs S&P500. IONQ stock may be a crowded bearish trade. So a short squeeze risk is something I am watching out for by tracking the short interest. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaIonQ: Building A Unique Quantum Edge
Summary IonQ's unique trapped-ion technology and strategic partnerships drive strong growth, making shares a strong buy despite recent selloff. New CEO de Masi's focus on commercialization and scaling, along with key acquisitions, enhances IonQ's market position. IonQ's robust patent portfolio and government contracts provide a significant competitive edge in the growing quantum computing market. High-risk, high-reward opportunity with potential for transformative long-term gains; strong buy recommendation remains despite short-term volatility. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaQuantum Crash: IonQ's Stock Is Entangled In A Market Sell-Off
Summary I believe IonQ’s high beta (4.1) makes it extremely vulnerable to broader market declines, with recent historical drops exceeding 7x the S&P 500’s decline. Considering the uncertain macro environment in the U.S., I find IonQ’s triple digit TTM P/S ratio unsustainable, especially as fundamentals and valuation start to matter again. IonQ’s annual cash burn is over $100 million, with a cash runway of just over three years unless it heavily dilutes shareholders via its $500 million ATM program. I acknowledge IonQ’s 2024 revenue nearly doubled YoY, and government contracts continue to support bookings, with 2025 revenue guidance reaching up to $95 million. While new government funding and enterprise expansion are positives, I anticipate broader market headwinds will outweigh these factors, leading me to a strong sell rating. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaCEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | US$309m |
| Dec 31 2025 | US$90m | US$502k | -US$510m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$1b |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$464m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$324m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$233k | n/a | -US$332m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$172m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$164m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$170m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$315k | n/a | -US$158m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$135m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$114m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$72m |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$378k | n/a | -US$49m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$104m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$95m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$103m |
| Dec 31 2021 | US$11k | n/a | -US$106m |
Compensation vs Market: Niccolo's total compensation ($USD89.63M) is above average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD14.79M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Niccolo's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Niccolo de Masi (45 yo)
Mr. Niccolo Mcleod de Masi is CEO & Director of dMY Technology Group, Inc. VI from April 16, 2021. Mr. de Masi is CEO of IonQ, Inc. from February 26, 2025 and serves as its Director since September 2021 an...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 1.3yrs | US$89.63m | 0.033% $ 7.9m | |
| CFO & COO | less than a year | US$59.00m | 0.0062% $ 1.5m | |
| Chief Administrative Officer | less than a year | US$30.15m | 0.0046% $ 1.1m | |
| Executive Director | no data | US$12.10m | 0.0056% $ 1.3m | |
| Chief Corporate Affairs & Government Relations Officer | less than a year | US$21.62m | 0.00033% $ 78.4k | |
| Chief Business Officer | less than a year | US$11.39m | 0.0064% $ 1.5m | |
| Founder | no data | US$275.00k | 0% $ 0 | |
| Co-Founder & Chief Scientific Advisor | no data | US$6.05m | no data | |
| Chief Information Officer | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Chief People Officer | no data | no data | no data | |
| Managing Director of IonQ GmBH | 3.8yrs | no data | no data | |
| President & General Manager of Quantum Platform | 1.3yrs | no data | no data |
Experienced Management: IONQ's management team is not considered experienced ( 0.8 years average tenure), which suggests a new team.
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 4.7yrs | US$89.63m | 0.033% $ 7.9m | |
| Executive Director | 2.3yrs | US$12.10m | 0.0056% $ 1.3m | |
| Independent Director | less than a year | US$242.24k | 0.0013% $ 318.3k | |
| Independent Director | less than a year | US$236.77k | no data | |
| Independent Director | 2.3yrs | US$285.65k | 0.035% $ 8.2m | |
| Independent Director | 1.3yrs | US$543.78k | 0.00038% $ 90.3k | |
| Lead Independent Director | 3.8yrs | US$352.45k | 0.015% $ 3.5m | |
| Independent Director | less than a year | US$4.29m | 0.0021% $ 487.0k |
Experienced Board: IONQ's board of directors are not considered experienced ( 1.8 years average tenure), which suggests a new board.
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2026/05/24 09:41 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/22 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
IonQ, Inc. is covered by 18 analysts. 13 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| David Williams | Benchmark Company |
| Craig Ellis | B. Riley Securities, Inc. |
| Troy Jensen | Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. |