Why IonQ Stock Kept Falling Apart in February
Can IonQ maintain its quantum momentum? Here's why the quantum researcher's shares tumbled in February.
Shares of IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) fell 37.8% in February 2025, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The quantum computing researcher soared in fall 2024 thanks to a seemingly game-changing technology achievement by a larger competitor, but lost momentum in January as quantum fans were reminded that truly usable machines are many years away.
Investor enthusiasm continued to fade in February, accelerated by another gut check in the form of a mixed earnings report.
Here's a quick recap of the recent quantum computing boom-and-bust cycle:
