IonQ is trading 8.59% up now at $43.01 after announcing a $28 million DARPA contract extension on August 7, 2026.
- The agreement supports production of 125 Evergreen-05 optical atomic clocks for U.S. government customers and expands IonQ’s defense and precision-timing business.
- August 5 earnings showed record $80.1 million quarterly revenue and higher 2026 guidance, likely reinforcing positive sentiment. Broader technology-sector weakness makes IonQ’s advance notable.