Prediction: 5 Quantum Computing Stocks That Will Be Worth More Than IonQ 5 Years From Now

2026-02-04 06:17:00 ET

If you want to invest in quantum computing, IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) probably comes to mind first. It's a pure play, it's publicly traded, and it's got buzz. It even generates about $80 million of annual sales, making it closer to a successful business operation than the other quantum specialists.

But is IonQ the best way to bet on this groundbreaking technology? I don't think so. The five following stocks have serious quantum computing programs, stronger balance sheets, and diversified businesses. If their quantum research projects don't result in cash-cow businesses over time, they can fall back on their other operations.

In short, I expect all of them to be worth more than IonQ in five years. For the record, IonQ's market cap is $13.7 billion as of this writing on Feb. 2, 2026.

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