IonQ, Inc.

IONQ: Is IonQ, Inc. Halal?

IonQ, Inc.

NYSETechnologyUS

$34.68

-2.34%

Market Cap: 12.9B

Compliance Status

Not Halal

Screened on Sep 1, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

F

Non-Compliant

0Score

Is IonQ, Inc. (IONQ) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, IonQ, Inc. passes the business activity screen but fails financial ratio screens with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).

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HalalScreener rates IonQ, Inc. (IONQ) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Sep 1, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/IONQ

Business activity

What the company sells is permissible.

Passed

Company debt

Well clear of the limit

How much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.

0.2% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

Most scholars advise not holding IONQ

It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.

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About IonQ, Inc.

IonQ, Inc. specializes in the creation of advanced, general-purpose quantum computing systems. The company provides customers with access to its 20-qubit quantum computers. This access is facilitated through prominent third-party cloud platforms, such as Amazon Web Services' (AWS) Amazon Braket, Microsoft's Azure Quantum, and Google's Cloud Marketplace, as well as directly via IonQ's own proprietary cloud service. Founded in 2015, IonQ, Inc. is headquartered in College Park, Maryland.

Sector: Technology · Industry: Computer Hardware

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Sep 1, 2026

Compliance History

  1. Not Halalnow

    since Jun 2026

  2. Halal

    until the change above

  3. Not Halal

    until the change above

Tracked since May 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.

Fiscal: Q2 2026Data source: EDGAR

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is IonQ, Inc. (IONQ) halal to invest in?
IonQ, Inc. (IONQ) is rated Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21 screening. It fails either the business activity screen (primary involvement in prohibited sectors such as conventional banking, alcohol, or gambling) or one of the quantitative financial ratio thresholds. Muslim investors should avoid or exit this position.
Why did IonQ, Inc. get a F compliance rating?
IonQ, Inc. (IONQ) received a grade of F (Non-Compliant) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 0.2% (limit 30%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change IonQ, Inc.'s Shariah verdict?
IonQ, Inc.'s verdict is re-evaluated at each annual re-screen. Three events could change it: (1) the debt-to-market-cap ratio crossing 30%, typically from new debt issuance or a major drop in share price; (2) interest-bearing deposits exceeding 30% of market cap; or (3) prohibited revenue (alcohol, gambling, conventional finance, etc.) exceeding 5% of total revenue. Verdict flips are tracked in the compliance history section above.
How often is IonQ, Inc. re-screened for Shariah compliance?
IonQ, Inc. (IONQ) is re-screened annually using the most recent full-year financial data from SEC filings. HalalScreener also triggers an on-demand re-screen whenever the stored data is more than 7 days old, ensuring the ratios reflect the latest available financial statements. Last screened: Sep 1, 2026.

Screened according to AAOIFI Standard No. 21 · For informational purposes only. Consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before investing.

Disclaimer: This screening is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or religious advice. Compliance is evaluated using AAOIFI financial standards (debt, deposits, and prohibited income ratios) and publicly available data. Ethical, political, social, or environmental considerations are outside the scope of this screening. Individual scholars and methodologies may differ. Always consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before making investment decisions.