International Business Machines (IBM)

Currency in USD
251.55
-1.90(-0.75%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
250.51253.18
52 wk Range
199.19332.46
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
253.44
Open
251.72
Day's Range
250.51-253.18
52 wk Range
199.19-332.46
Volume
210.63K
Average Vol. (3m)
5.9M
1-Year Change
-19.5215%
Book Value / Share
37.72
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Fair Price
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Price Target
257.22
Upside
+2.25%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
8 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

12 Buy
11 Hold
2 Sell
Ratings:
25 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 257.22
(+2.25% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
BMO Capital
Hold265.00+5.17%230.00MaintainOct 22, 2026
Bernstein SocGen Group
Hold250.00-0.78%230.00MaintainOct 22, 2026
JPMorgan
Buy269.00+6.76%250.00MaintainOct 22, 2026
Morgan Stanley
Hold240.00-4.75%238.00MaintainOct 22, 2026
UBS
Hold243.00-3.56%236.00MaintainOct 22, 2026

International Business Machines SWOT Analysis


Software Renaissance
Discover how IBM's software division, powered by Red Hat reacceleration and virtualization tailwinds, positions for double-digit growth and margin expansion
Analyst Outlook
Average price target stands at $288, ranging from $236 to $345, reflecting divergent views on IBM's transformation amid AI headwinds and software growth potential
Confluent Deal Impact
IBM's $11 billion Confluent acquisition reshapes data streaming capabilities, with analysts projecting EBITDA accretion by mid-2027 despite near-term dilution
AI Disruption Risks
Examine how advanced AI coding tools threaten IBM's mainframe dominance and consulting services, with market concerns driving significant valuation de-rating
Read full SWOT analysis

International Business Machines Earnings Call Summary for Q3/2026

  • IBM Q3 2026 EPS of $2.95 beat estimates by $0.09; revenue of $17.1B topped forecasts by $280M, rising 6% in constant currency.
  • Software revenue surged 9% with Red Hat bookings up high teens; free cash flow hit record $8.0B margin in first nine months.
  • Shares fell 3.66% after hours despite beat as IBM held full-year revenue guidance at 4-5%, raising only free cash flow outlook by $1B+.
  • CEO Krishna highlighted enterprise AI momentum with OpenShift ARR growth exceeding 30%; warned transaction processing growth may moderate ahead.
  • Consulting growth remained modest at 2%; management noted 25% of software gains from delayed deals, raising sustainability questions among investors.
Last Updated: 10/21/2026, 06:11 PM
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IBM investor slides for Q3/2026
IBM Q3 2026 slides
Last Update: Oct 21, 2026
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Earnings

Latest Release
Oct 21, 2026
EPS / Forecast
2.95 / 2.86
Revenue / Forecast
17.1B / 16.82B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 11.87
Dividend Yield
2.67%
Industry Median 0.99%
Annualized Payout
6.76
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+0.60%
Growth Streak

IBM Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
21.5x17.7x11.6x
PEG Ratio
0.530.160.01
Price / Book
6.7x1.7x2.4x
Price / LTM Sales
3.4x0.6x2.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
1.5%0.0%43.7%
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. The Financing segment offers client and commercial financing, and facilitates IBM clients’ acquisition of hardware, software, and services. It operates a data streaming platform. The company has 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. It also has a collaboration with Arm Holdings plc to develop new dual-architecture hardware for AI and data intensive workloads; partnership with three.ws to advance ai-powered 3d agent technology; and collaboration with Lightwell to help strengthen open source software supply chain. Additionally, it offers operational resilience, logistics, and future-ready technology to the UK Ministry of Defence through Team ORION. The company was formerly known as Computing-Tabulating-Recording Co. and changed its name to International Business Machines Corporation in 1924. 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
313.04M33.23%79.38B
Other Institutional Investors
312.85M33.21%79.33B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
316.24M33.57%80.19B
Total
942.13M100.00%238.89B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.8.15%76,763,48119,464,148
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC7.08%66,663,00316,903,071

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FAQ

What Is the IBM (IBM) Stock Price Today?

The IBM stock price today is 251.55 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 2.7%%.

What Is the IBM Market Cap?

As of today, IBM market cap is 238.42B USD.

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

The IBM EPS (TTM) is 11.87.

When Is the Next IBM Earnings Date?

IBM will release its next earnings report on Jan 27, 2027.

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 Strong Buy.

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 Oct 27, 2026, IBM (IBM) is trading at a price of 251.55 USD, with a previous close of 253.44 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 250.51 USD to 253.18 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 199.19 USD to 332.46 USD.

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

The average 12-month price target for IBM is 257.22 USD, with a high estimate of 300 USD and a low estimate of 174 USD. 12 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 2 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +2.25% Upside potential.

What Is the IBM Premarket Price?

IBM's last pre-market stock price is 252.84 USD. The pre-market share volume is 14,180.00, and the stock has decreased by -0.60, or -0.24%.

What Is the IBM After Hours Price?

IBM's last after hours stock price is 252.65 USD, the stock has decreased by -0.79, or -0.31%.
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