Prediction: IonQ Will Cross $100 Per Share in 2027 (It's Less Than $40 Per Share Now)
2026-10-15 22:25
•Keithen Drury •The Motley Fool
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Is IonQ Set to Become the Next Big Thing in Quantum Tech?
IonQ’s quantum computing edge and upcoming Superion launch offer a high-reward, high-risk play worth watching from South Africa.
IonQ is making waves by focusing on accuracy in quantum computing, boasting 99.99% gate fidelity—an impressive technical feat. Their next-gen Superion 256 chip, expected in early 2027, could catapult them ahead in a field dominated by promise but lacking commercial breakthroughs. Analysts foresee nearly 80% revenue growth next year. Still, quantum computing remains largely unproven commercially. For South African investors, the direct connection isn’t obvious, but any major leap in quantum tech globally tends to boost giants like Naspers and Prosus, which invest heavily in tech innovation. If IonQ delivers on growth and technology, these JSE tech stocks could benefit indirectly. Beware: quantum hype has burst bubbles before, so this is speculative. The rand may react modestly to a global tech rally but won’t lead moves here. this is just our opinion and not financial advice
Wait for clearer commercial proof from IonQ before exposure; favor tech-centric Naspers or Prosus for safer indirect bets on quantum advances.
- Naspers
- Prosus
- Quantum computing failing to achieve commercial viability on schedule
- Global tech selloff stalling momentum
5/10
A Motley Fool analyst predicts IonQ stock could rise over 150% to $100 per share by 2027, citing the company's leadership in quantum computing accuracy and upcoming launch of its 256-qubit Superion system in early 2027. The analyst believes IonQ's trapped-ion qubit technology, which prioritizes accuracy over speed, positions it well to be among the first to achieve commercially viable quantum computing, with Wall Street forecasting nearly 80% revenue growth for next year.
Our take is based on reporting first published by The Motley Fool.