An uptick in quantum-related patents is positively influencing IonQ stock forecast expectations, reinforcing market faith in long-term innovation potential. In the case of IonQ, the consensus sales estimate of $27.02 million for the current quarter points to a year-over-year change of +117.9%. The $92.67 million and $167.3 million estimates for the current and next fiscal years indicate changes of +115.1% and +80.5%, respectively. I'm not sure where IonQ will end up in the quantum computing arms race , but I think it has the potential to be a massive winner if its projections come true. IonQ stock forecast momentum is bolstered by stable cash reserves, lowering near-term dilution risk while supporting aggressive R&D spending.