Selling Stockholders File Prospectus to Resell Over 5.1M Shares Valued at $150M

summarizeSummary

IonQ's selling stockholders have filed a prospectus supplement to resell up to 5.1 million shares of common stock, valued at approximately $150 million, with the company receiving no proceeds.

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• Resale Offering by Selling Stockholders

  Up to 5,127,459 shares of common stock are registered for resale by various selling stockholders, including Marlu R. Oswald and Southern Skies, LLC.

• No Proceeds to Company

  IonQ, Inc. will not receive any funds from these sales, as the proceeds will go directly to the selling stockholders.

• Significant Market Overhang

  The offering represents approximately 1.4% of outstanding shares and is valued at about $150 million, potentially creating selling pressure on the stock.

• Pricing Context

  The proposed maximum offering price per unit, used for fee calculation, was $30.92 as of February 23, 2026, compared to today's stock price of $37.99.

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This 424B7 filing provides the detailed prospectus supplement for the resale of a significant block of IonQ common stock by existing selling stockholders, an event previously announced via an 8-K on the same day. While the company itself will not receive any proceeds from these sales, the potential influx of over 5.1 million shares into the market, representing approximately 1.4% of outstanding shares and over 1% of the company's market capitalization, could create substantial selling pressure and an overhang on the stock price. This offering follows closely after the company reported strong Q4 and full-year 2025 financial results, which might incentivize existing shareholders to monetize their holdings. Investors should monitor the volume and pricing of these sales for potential impact on market sentiment.