u/therealJcrusin ·
Reddit — r/wallstreetbets
· February 25, 2026 at 16:12
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The post highlights a recent contract award for IonQ (IONQ), a quantum computing company, as part of a larger $151B missile-related project.
The author presents a long-term bullish thesis for IONQ, citing its unique technology, a recent stock price pullback from all-time highs, and strong analyst price targets, suggesting significant upside potential.
Quality assessment: This is speculation mixed with news. The author is clearly a long-term believer and uses a recent news event (the contract) to reinforce their existing bullish bias. The analysis lacks depth on the contract's actual value to IONQ or a rebuttal to the short-seller arguments mentioned.
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IONQ (my favorite for Quantum Computing stock) was just awarded it's place in a $151B missile contract.
The company, which I've been following since its inception, uses trapped ions manipulated by lasers to build chips for their Quantum systems. It's a one of a kind and effective approach to Quantum and, IMHO, the best approach out there.
Unfortunately, most people don't understand Quantum and that makes the company an easy target for short sellers.
The stock, recently down to $33 a share at the time of this writing, made an ATH in October last year of $84.04 and analyst price targets remain steady and between $100 and $80 per share. So I believe there is a TON of upside to investing now and way, way more in the long term (5 to 10 years) when Quantum Computing WILL become something used in nearly all industries.