Shares of quantum computing company IonQ Inc. (IONQ) soared by an impressive 37.20% on November 7, 2024, driven by the company's better-than-expected third-quarter financial results and a series of strategic partnerships and acquisitions.
IonQ reported revenue of $12.4 million for the third quarter, surpassing analyst expectations and reflecting a remarkable 102% year-over-year growth. Encouraged by the strong performance, the company raised its full-year 2024 revenue guidance to a range of $38.5 million to $42.5 million, up from its previous forecast of $38 million to $42 million.
In addition to the robust financial results, IonQ announced several significant strategic deals that fueled investor enthusiasm. The company has partnered with NKT Photonics, a subsidiary of Hamamatsu Photonics, to procure next-generation laser systems for its trapped-ion quantum computers and networking equipment. This partnership aims to support the commercialization of IonQ's data center-ready quantum systems, including the upcoming IonQ Tempo and future barium-based systems.
Furthermore, IonQ entered into a collaboration with AstraZeneca to develop quantum computing applications, and formed a partnership with Ansys to integrate quantum computing into the computer-aided engineering industry. These strategic alliances position IonQ to leverage its quantum computing capabilities across multiple sectors and industries.
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