IonQ, Inc. Announces 2026 Financial Guidance After SkyWater Acquisition

What Happened IonQ, Inc. filed a Current Report on Form 8-K on September 8, 2026 (Item 7.01), issuing a press release that announces certain financial guidance for 2026 following its acquisition of SkyWater Technology, Inc. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K. The company notes the furnished information is provided under Regulation FD and explicitly states it is not being “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

Key Details

• Filing date: September 8, 2026; Item reported: 7.01 (Regulation FD disclosure) and 9.01 (exhibits).
• Subject: Press release announcing certain 2026 financial guidance after IonQ’s acquisition of SkyWater Technology, Inc. (Exhibit 99.1).
• Disclosure treatment: Information is furnished (not “filed”) and therefore not subject to Section 18 liability or automatically incorporated by reference into other SEC filings.
• Report signed by Paul T. Dacier, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary.

Why It Matters Guidance published after a material acquisition can affect investor expectations for revenue, profitability and capital needs for 2026. While this 8-K furnishes the company’s guidance and alerts the market to updated outlooks after the SkyWater deal, it does not provide the detailed financial statements or revised financial metrics in the filing itself. Investors should review the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1) and watch for subsequent SEC filings (e.g., 10-Q, 10-K, or additional 8-Ks) for full financial impacts and verified figures.