IONQ 1-day forecast by Gemini 1.5 Pro
Gemini 1.5 Pro's 1-day forecast for IONQ, made 2026-09-05: expected range $39.00 to $40.00 at 95% confidence. Settled at $40.46: no directional call, score 50.9.
| Asset | IONQ |
|---|---|
| Model | Gemini 1.5 Pro |
| Recorded by | Forecastnest |
| Forecast made | |
| Horizon | 1-day (Equity / ETF 1D: the stored target below is authoritative; it may be a session close or an intraday instant.) |
| Window closes | |
| Price when asked | $39.52 |
| Price the model reported | $39.52 |
| Expected range | $39.00 to $40.00 |
| Confidence | 95% |
| Prompt style | No data |
| Status | Settled |
| Actual close | $40.46 |
| Traded range in the window | $39.46 to $44.42 |
| Result | No directional call |
| Score | 50.9 of 100 |
The model's reasoning
(1) Data retrieval and sources: I retrieved live market data showing IonQ Inc. (IONQ) closed at $39.52 on Friday, September 4, 2026, with an intraday high of $39.73 and low of $38.83 according to NYSE historical quotes.
(2) Market regime: The 1-day forecast window spans from Saturday evening to Sunday evening. Because the primary US equities market is closed for the weekend, the spot price of the stock will not experience active daily trading volume or directional shifts.
(3) Price range justification: Anchoring from the Friday close of $39.52, I am setting a very tight 1-day range between $39.00 and $40.00. The spot market price will remain static through Sunday, and this tight range accounts for any minor variance seen in thin weekend quoting or sentiment shifts leading into Monday.
(4) Scheduled catalysts: There are no scheduled catalysts within this specific 1-day weekend window. Market focus generally remains on broader sector sentiment and IonQ's recent earnings, which showed a notable revenue increase but persistent lack of profitability.
(5) Counter-arguments and invalidation: The only factor that could invalidate this tight weekend range would be an unexpected macroeconomic shock or major corporate announcement over the weekend that drastically alters sentiment and causes a significant gap upon the next market open.
(6) Confidence assessment: My confidence is 95% because the US equity markets are completely closed during the 1-day forecast window, ensuring the price will remain effectively unchanged from Friday's closing level.
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How this forecast is measured
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