International Business Machines (IBM)

Currency in USD
224.24
+1.91(+0.86%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
216.81224.71
52 wk Range
212.34324.90
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
222.33
Open
221
Day's Range
216.81-224.71
52 wk Range
212.34-324.9
Volume
2.86M
Average Vol. (3m)
6.29M
1-Year Change
-16.0011%
Book Value / Share
35.14
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Fair Price
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Price Target
277.68
Upside
+23.83%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
7 analysts have revised their earnings upwards for the upcoming period
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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Buy

Analyst Ratings

13 Buy
7 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
21 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 277.68
(+23.83% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
RBC Capital
Buy300.00+33.52%330.00MaintainMay 06, 2026
Evercore ISI
Buy310.00+37.97%-MaintainMay 01, 2026
HSBC
Hold231.00+2.81%218.00UpgradeApr 28, 2026
DZ Bank
Buy295.00+31.29%-UpgradeApr 24, 2026
Stifel
Buy290.00+29.07%290.00MaintainApr 23, 2026

International Business Machines SWOT Analysis


Competitive Edge
Delve into IBM's unique positioning as a "client zero" for GenAI and its potential to establish leadership in agent orchestration solutions
Analyst Optimism
Learn about the positive outlook from analysts, with an average price target of $278, reflecting confidence in IBM's business strategy and execution
Financial Resilience
Explore IBM's robust financial performance, including strong free cash flow generation and a 55-year streak of dividend payments
Cloud & AI Dominance
IBM's strategic focus on hybrid cloud and AI technologies positions it as a leader in these rapidly growing markets, driving sustainable revenue growth
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International Business Machines Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • IBM Q1 2026 EPS of $1.91 beat forecast of $1.81 by 5.52%; revenue of $15.92B exceeded expectations by 1.99%, up 6% YoY at constant currency
  • Free cash flow reached $2.2B, highest in a decade with 13% YoY increase; operating pre-tax margin expanded 140 basis points
  • Stock declined 0.04% in aftermarket to $255.58 despite earnings beat; down 14.49% YoD amid cautious market sentiment
  • Executives project continued growth leveraging AI and cloud capabilities; CEO cited 'strategic transformation success' and 'portfolio durability'
  • Key risks include currency headwinds pressuring consulting margins, macroeconomic challenges, and intensifying competition in AI/cloud services
Last Updated: 04/22/2026, 06:20 PM
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Earnings

Latest Release
Apr 22, 2026
EPS / Forecast
1.91 / 1.81
Revenue / Forecast
15.92B / 15.61B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 11.29%
Dividend Yield
3.03%
Industry Median 1.06%
Annualized Payout
6.76
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
+0.61%
Growth Streak

IBM Income Statement

Compare IBM to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
IBM
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
19.7x27.8x12.7x
PEG Ratio
0.211.540.01
Price / Book
6.4x6.0x2.4x
Price / LTM Sales
3.1x4.1x2.4x
Upside (Analyst Target)
27.1%39.2%23.6%
Fair Value Upside
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International Business Machines Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides integrated solutions and services in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. It operates through Software, Consulting, Infrastructure, and Financing segments. The Software segment offers hybrid cloud and AI platforms that allow clients to realize their digital and AI transformations across the applications, data, and environments in which they operate. The Consulting segment delivers strategy and technology services and intelligent operations, providing business transformation, technology implementation, managed services, application modernization, and AI-powered solutions. The Infrastructure segment provides on-premises and cloud-based server, and storage solutions, as well as life-cycle services for hybrid cloud infrastructure deployment. Its Financing segment offers client and commercial financing, and facilitates IBM clients’ acquisition of hardware, software, and services. It has strategic partnerships with various companies, including hyperscalers, service providers, global system integrators, and software and hardware vendors that include Adobe, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, Oracle, Salesforce, Samsung Electronics and SAP, and others. Additionally, the company operate a data streaming platform. The company has a strategic collaboration with Arm Holdings plc for the development of new dual-architecture hardware that helps enterprises run future AI and data intensive workloads. The company was formerly known as Computing-Tabulating-Recording Co. International Business Machines Corporation was incorporated in 1911 and is headquartered in Armonk, New York.

Employees
264300

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
313.31M33.33%69.66B
Other Institutional Investors
298.86M31.80%66.45B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
327.71M34.87%72.86B
Total
939.88M100.00%208.96B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
The Vanguard Group, Inc.10.34%97,216,13121,614,062
BlackRock, Inc.8.27%77,756,10117,287,514

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FAQ

What Is the IBM (IBM) Stock Price Today?

The IBM stock price today is 224.24 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does IBM Trade On?

IBM is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for IBM?

The stock symbol for IBM is "IBM."

Does IBM Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The IBM dividend yield is 3.04%.

What Is the IBM Market Cap?

As of today, IBM market cap is 210.12B USD.

What Is IBM's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The IBM EPS (TTM) is 11.29.

When Is the Next IBM Earnings Date?

IBM will release its next earnings report on Jul 22, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is IBM a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Sell.

How Many Times Has IBM Stock Split?

IBM has split 5 times.

How Many Employees Does IBM Have?

IBM has 264300 employees.

What is the current trading status of IBM (IBM)?

As of May 20, 2026, IBM (IBM) is trading at a price of 224.24 USD, with a previous close of 222.33 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 216.81 USD to 224.71 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 212.34 USD to 324.90 USD.

What Is IBM (IBM) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for IBM is 277.68 USD, with a high estimate of 335 USD and a low estimate of 195 USD. 13 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +23.83% Upside potential.

What Is the IBM Premarket Price?

IBM's last pre-market stock price is 221.84 USD. The pre-market share volume is 46,470.00, and the stock has decreased by -0.49, or -0.22%.

What Is the IBM After Hours Price?

IBM's last after hours stock price is 222.49 USD, the stock has decreased by 0.16, or 0.07%.
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