IONQ Shares Rise 20.33% to $40.42
Mixed options sentiment in IONQ (IONQ), with shares up $6.83, or 20.33%, near $40.42. Options volume extremely heavy with 160k contracts traded and calls leading puts for a put/call ratio of 0.57, compared to a typical level near 1.27. Implied volatility (IV30) dropped 7.54 near 92.8,and below the 52wk median, suggesting an expected daily move of $2.36. Put-call skew steepened, indicating increased demand for downside protection.The company announced earnings after the close on 2026-02-25with option markets having priced in a move of approximately 12.1%.
