IONQ Cao, CLO and Secretary Paul Dacier Sells $231K of Stock

Paul Dacier, Chief Administrative Officer of IonQ, Inc. (NYSE: IONQ), sold 4,110 shares on June 11, 2026. The shares were sold at an average price of $56.21, amounting to a total value of about $231,023. This transaction was not part of a pre-arranged trading plan.

Insider Buying and Selling at IonQ, Inc.

On the same day, several other IonQ insiders sold shares. Inder Singh, CFO & COO, sold 6,272 shares, while President and CEO Niccolo de Masi sold 16,120 shares. Robert Cardillo, another insider, sold 904 shares. These transactions were not planned under Rule 10b5-1.

Other Institutional Activity in IonQ

IonQ has seen varied activity from institutional investors. BlackRock, Inc. trimmed its holdings by 206,608 shares, leaving it with 29,870,942 shares valued at approximately $861.18 million. Morgan Stanley, on the other hand, increased its position by 1,593,061 shares to a total of 21,159,892 shares, valued at around $610.04 million. Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC and Vanguard Capital Management LLC both hold significant stakes, with the former adding 15,389,580 shares and the latter 15,064,048 shares. Defiance ETFs, LLC made a notable increase, boosting its holdings by 8,929,328 shares to a total of 9,702,302 shares.

IonQ, Inc. Stock Up 84.1%

Shares of IonQ, Inc. traded near $58.51. The company boasts a market cap of approximately $21.59 billion and a P/E ratio of 148.3. Its stock has a 52-week low of $25.89 and a high of $84.64. The 50-day moving average is $49.58, while the 200-day moving average stands at $48.91. IonQ maintains a healthy current ratio of 14.05 and a quick ratio of 13.12.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On May 7, 2026, JP Morgan maintained its hold rating on IonQ with a price target of $50. Wedbush also maintained a buy rating, setting a target price of $75. The consensus among analysts is a strong buy, with a mean target price of $67.64 based on 13 opinions.

About IonQ, Inc.

IonQ, Inc., based in College Park, Maryland, develops quantum computing systems across the U.S., Switzerland, and internationally. The company provides access to these systems through cloud platforms like AWS, Azure Quantum, and Google's Cloud Marketplace. Founded in 2015, IonQ is led by CEO Niccolo de Masi and employs over 1,100 people. Its services include quantum-safe communications and detection systems, alongside consulting for algorithm development on quantum systems.

Bottom Line

IonQ's insider transactions, including Paul Dacier's recent sale, offer a glimpse into the company's internal dynamics. Investors often watch such moves for potential insights, though these transactions do not necessarily predict future stock performance. As a reminder, insider sales are not uncommon and may not reflect an insider's outlook on the company's prospects.