Einride Partners with IonQ to Enhance Logistics Efficiency Using Quantum Computing
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 10 2025
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- Quantum Computing Application: Einride's three-year partnership with IonQ aims to enhance its AI optimization platform, Saga, marking the first real-world application of quantum computing in commercial transport data analysis, which is expected to significantly reduce transport costs and improve efficiency.
- Customer Base Expansion: Einride has established partnerships with over 25 enterprise customers, projecting an annual recurring revenue (ARR) of $65 million and over $800 million in potential long-term ARR, showcasing its unique competitive position in the $4.6 trillion global road freight market.
- Innovative Technology Fusion: By combining IonQ's quantum technology with Einride's optimization algorithms, the teams have successfully modularized the fleet orchestration problem, enabling targeted optimization of shipment allocation under complex real-world conditions, thereby enhancing cost-effectiveness in transport solutions.
- Listing Plan Advancement: Einride plans to go public on the New York Stock Exchange through a merger with Legato Merger Corp. III, with completion anticipated in the first half of 2026, further solidifying its market leadership in electric and autonomous freight operations.
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Analyst Views on IONQ
Wall Street analysts forecast IONQ stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for IONQ is 75.91 USD with a low forecast of 47.00 USD and a high forecast of 100.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
12 Analyst Rating
9 Buy
3 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 45.800
Low
47.00
Averages
75.91
High
100.00
Current: 45.800
Low
47.00
Averages
75.91
High
100.00
About IONQ
IonQ, Inc. is engaged in the quantum computing and networking industry, delivering high-performance systems capable of solving complex commercial and research use cases. Its generation quantum computers, IonQ Forte and IonQ Forte Enterprise, are cutting-edge systems, boasting 36 algorithmic qubits. It sells specialized quantum computing and networking hardware together with related maintenance and support. It also sells access to several quantum computers of various qubit capacities and is in the process of researching and developing technologies for quantum computers with increasing computational capabilities. It makes access to its quantum computers available via three cloud platforms, Amazon Web Services' (AWS) Amazon Braket, Microsoft's Azure Quantum and Google's Cloud Marketplace, and also to select customers via its own cloud service. Its product portfolio also includes quantum key distribution (QKD) systems, quantum random number generators (QRNGs), and single-photon detectors.
About the author

Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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