This quantum computing pioneer could be a much larger company by 2030 -- if all goes well.

When a stock delivers more than a fivefold gain in only 12 months, there's got to be an underlying reason. For IonQ ( IONQ -1.27% ) , that underlying reason is a surge in investors' interest in quantum computing .

Five years ago, IonQ's market capitalization stood at nearly $1.8 billion. Today, IonQ's market cap hovers near $11.5 billion. But the advances in quantum computing going forward could be much more significant than the ones achieved so far. Where will IonQ be in five years?

Bigger and better quantum computers

The answer to the question about IonQ's future hinges primarily on the progress the company makes on its technology roadmap. And that roadmap is ambitious.

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