IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) chair sells 3,773 shares after option exercise
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
IonQ, Inc. director Robert T. Cardillo executed an options exercise and related stock sale. On May 6, 2026, he exercised stock options to acquire 3,773 shares of common stock at $11.24 per share and sold 3,773 common shares in an open-market transaction at $49.90 per share.
Following these transactions, he reported direct ownership of 139,967 common shares. The filing notes that the trades were carried out under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on March 12, 2025 and amended on June 13, 2025, indicating the activity was scheduled in advance.
Positive
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Negative
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 3,773 shares ($188,273)
Net Sell
3 txns
Insider
Cardillo Robert T.
Role
null
Sold
3,773 shs ($188K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | 3,773 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 3,773 | $11.24 | $42K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 3,773 | $49.90 | $188K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 8,774 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 143,740 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- The transactions reported on this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on March 12, 2025 and amended on June 13, 2025. One-third of the shares subject to the option vested or will vest on February 26, 2025 and each one-year anniversary thereafter, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service through each such vesting date.
Key Figures
Shares sold: 3,773 shares
Sale price: $49.90 per share
Options exercised: 3,773 shares
+5 more
8 metrics
Shares sold
3,773 shares
Open-market sale of common stock on May 6, 2026
Sale price
$49.90 per share
Price for 3,773 common shares sold
Options exercised
3,773 shares
Common stock acquired via option exercise on May 6, 2026
Exercise price
$11.24 per share
Conversion or exercise price for options exercised
Common shares owned
139,967 shares
Direct ownership after reported transactions
Remaining option position
8,774 options
Stock Options (Right to Buy) following derivative transaction
Option expiration
February 26, 2034
Expiration date for Stock Option (Right to Buy)
Underlying option shares
26,320 shares
Underlying IonQ common stock for the option award
Key Terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, open-market sale, Stock Option (Right to Buy), derivative security, +1 more
5 terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"transactions reported on this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan"
A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action": "open-market sale""
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
Stock Option (Right to Buy) financial
"security_title": "Stock Option (Right to Buy)""
derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description": "Exercise or conversion of derivative security""
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
Common Stock financial
"security_title": "Common Stock""
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
FAQ
What insider transactions did IonQ (IONQ) director Robert T. Cardillo report?
Robert T. Cardillo reported exercising stock options and selling shares on May 6, 2026. He exercised options for 3,773 IonQ common shares at $11.24 each, then sold 3,773 common shares at $49.90 per share in an open-market transaction under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.
What option exercise did Robert T. Cardillo disclose for IonQ (IONQ)?
He disclosed exercising stock options covering 3,773 shares of IonQ common stock at a conversion or exercise price of $11.24 per share. The related derivative entry describes a “Stock Option (Right to Buy)” with an expiration date of February 26, 2034 and underlying common stock.
What is the exercise price and sale price in Robert T. Cardillo’s IonQ (IONQ) Form 4?
The reported option exercise price was $11.24 per share for 3,773 IonQ common shares. The subsequent open-market sale involved 3,773 common shares at a transaction price of $49.90 per share, according to the non-derivative transaction entries in the Form 4 filing.