International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)
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- symbol IBM
- Rev/Share 70.0311
- Book/Share 29.9711
- PB 10.1969
- Debt/Equity 2.3856
- CurrentRatio 0.9316
- ROIC 0.0794
- MktCap 284799796240.0
- FreeCF/Share 13.9619
- PFCF 21.8422
- PE 35.9865
- Debt/Assets 0.455
- DivYield 0.022
- ROE 0.2886
- Rating B
- Score 3
- Recommendation Neutral
- P/E Score 2
- DCF Score 4
- P/B Score 1
- D/E Score 1
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upgrade | IBM | Jefferies | Hold | Buy | -- | $360 | Jan. 5, 2026 |
| Upgrade | IBM | Erste Group | Hold | Buy | -- | -- | Dec. 5, 2025 |
| Initiation | IBM | Oppenheimer | -- | Outperform | -- | $360 | Nov. 21, 2025 |
| Initiation | IBM | Bernstein | -- | Market Perform | -- | $280 | Sept. 16, 2025 |
| Downgrade | IBM | Erste Group | Buy | Hold | -- | -- | Aug. 14, 2025 |
| Initiation | IBM | Oppenheimer | -- | Outperform | -- | $320 | Feb. 11, 2025 |
| Resumed | IBM | Wedbush | -- | Outperform | -- | -- | Feb. 3, 2025 |
| Downgrade | IBM | DZ Bank | Buy | Hold | -- | $215 | Oct. 2, 2024 |
News
IBM-NRF Study: Brands and Retailers Navigate a New Reality as AI Shapes Consumer Decisions Before Shopping Begins
Published: January 07, 2026 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
The following article is authored by Dee Waddell, Global Head of Consumer, Travel & Transportation Industries, IBM Consulting. ARMONK, N.Y.
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International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
Published: January 07, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
IBM (IBM) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.
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IBM Gains 33% in a Year: Is it Worth Investing in the Stock Now?
Published: January 02, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
International Business Machines Corporation IBM has surged 33% over the past year compared with the industry's growth of 79.1%, driven by a strong demand for hybrid cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) products. The stock has outperformed peers like Microsoft Corporation MSFT and Amazon.com, Inc. AMZN.
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Best Dividend Aristocrats For January 2026
Published: December 31, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
The ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrat ETF (NOBL) underperformed SPY in 2025, gaining 7.2% versus SPY's 18.42%. Despite average underperformance, select Aristocrats like CAH (+74.18%), ALB (+66.90%), and CHRW (+61.22%) delivered strong double-digit returns. Dividend growth for the Aristocrats slowed to 5.52% in 2025, down from 5.78% in 2024, with 68 of 69 raising payouts.
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Louis Gerstner Jr., Former CEO Who Transformed IBM, Dies at 83
Published: December 29, 2025 by: WSJ
Sentiment: Neutral
The company looked to be in an unfixable decline when he took over in 1993—and changed its focus from hardware to services.
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Top 5 High-Yield S&P 500 Stocks to Buy for 2026
Published: December 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
High-yield S&P 500 stocks are gaining traction for 2026 as AI investment accelerates and investors seek income amid trade and geopolitical uncertainty.
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Can IBM's AI Investments Secure Future Market Leadership?
Published: December 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
International Business Machines teams up with Pearson to roll out AI-powered learning tools, expanding its AI footprint in education and enterprise solutions.
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IBM (IBM) Upgraded to Buy: Here's What You Should Know
Published: December 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
IBM (IBM) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
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2 Top Growth Themes Beyond AI and How to Invest in Them
Published: December 26, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral
The AI trade has been wobbling quite a bit in recent weeks, to say the least. And while the popping of the AI bubble hasn't yet happened, it does seem like much of the damage done to particular overheated AI stocks has been a bit overdone.
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International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
Published: December 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to IBM (IBM). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.
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Want to Invest in Quantum Computing? 3 Stocks That Are Great Buys Right Now
Published: December 21, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive
Google parent Alphabet is making waves with its new quantum computing processor. Intel's long-term comeback partially hinges on quantum computing.
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4 Key Cloud Computing Stocks to Include in Your Portfolio for 2026
Published: December 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
MSFT, GOOGL, AMZN and IBM are indispensable cloud computing stocks for any investment portfolio.
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International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
Published: December 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
IBM (IBM) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.
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Reddit's Top AI Stocks: Why Traders Are Backing IBM and ASML Over other AI Plays
Published: December 11, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
Shares of ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) and IBM (NYSE:IBM) are riding a wave of retail trader enthusiasm this week, with both stocks showing strong bullish sentiment on Reddit.
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IBM Rides on Strength in Software Segment: Will the Uptrend Continue?
Published: December 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
IBM's rising Software strength, fueled by Automation and Hybrid Cloud growth, drives momentum as demand for AI and data integration accelerates.
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ANET vs. IBM: Which Hybrid Cloud Stock is the Better Buy for 2026?
Published: December 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
IBM edges out Arista as the better hybrid cloud pick for 2026, thanks to valuation appeal and multi-cloud momentum.
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Final Trades: Toast, TopBuild Corp, IBM and Applovin Corp.
Published: December 09, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral
The Investment Committee share their top stocks to watch for the second half.
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The Big 3: CME, IBM, WMT
Published: December 09, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Positive
Jessica Inskip's (@jessicainskip) Big 3 focuses on stocks she sees disappearing from investors' radars that will continue strong upside moves. She talks about CME Group's (CME) long-term play, IBM Corp.'s (IBM) acquisition of Confluent (CFLT) strengthening its enterprise A.I.
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IBM CEO Arvind Krishna on $11 billion deal to acquire Confluent
Published: December 08, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Positive
IBM announced Monday that it is acquiring data streaming platform Confluent in a deal worth $11 billion. IBM CEO Arvind Krishna said Confluent will be part of its software unit.
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Confluent Stock Surges on Multi-Billion IBM Acquisition
Published: December 08, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Positive
After a few months of takeover rumors , it finally happened.
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Will IBM's Purported Confluent Buyout Spur the Growth Engine?
Published: December 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
IBM's reported $11 billion move for Confluent aims to strengthen its real-time data capabilities and expand its cloud-native services footprint.
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IBM CEO Arvind Krishna on $11 billion acquisition of Confluent
Published: December 08, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Positive
IBM CEO Arvind Krishna joins ‘Squawk on the Street' to discuss the $11 billion acquisition of Confluent, how the deal will help the business, and more.
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IBM to acquire Confluent for $11B in AI-focused deal
Published: December 08, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive
International Business Machines Corp (NYSE:IBM) said on Monday it has agreed to acquire Confluent Inc, a data streaming platform used by clients including Anthropic, Amazon Web Services and Google, in an all-cash deal valued at $11 billion. Confluent, which focuses on connecting, processing, and managing reusable data for AI deployments, will continue operating as a standalone business under IBM.
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IBM's $11B Acquisition of CFLT, TSLA Downgrade & FIVE Upgrade
Published: December 08, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Positive
IBM Corp. (IBM) is stepping up its standing in the A.I. race through a new acquisition.
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IBM to acquire Confluent for $11B as it seeks to bolster its data offerings
Published: December 08, 2025 by: TechCrunch
Sentiment: Positive
IBM is buying data infrastructure company Confluent for $11 billion in cash in a bid to bolster its data and automation products as ever more companies move their tech operations to the cloud and deploy AI technology.
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IBM Buys Confluent For $11 Billion Deal
Published: December 08, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive
IBM announced it would buy data streaming firm Confluent for $11 billion, the companies said in a statement on Monday morning, marking a major acquisition as the legacy tech company pushes to expand its AI business.
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Traders Are Still Skeptical Of IBM Stock After 40% Run in 2025
Published: December 04, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral
Shares of International Business Machines (NYSE: IBM) are up roughly 40% in 2025, yet retail traders on Reddit and X remain unconvinced.
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Investors Heavily Search International Business Machines Corporation (IBM): Here is What You Need to Know
Published: December 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
IBM (IBM) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.
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Can IBM's Tie-Up With Cisco for Quantum Network Aid Its Shares?
Published: December 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
IBM teams with Cisco to build a quantum network by 2030, aiming to drive breakthroughs in quantum computing and connectivity.
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Can IBM Sustain a Healthy Profit Margin in the Software Segment?
Published: November 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Over the years, International Business Machines Corporation's IBM Software segment has recorded healthy profit growth backed by a strong focus on product innovation and a growing adoption of its hybrid cloud services. The Software segment includes Hybrid Cloud (previously reported as Red Hat), Automation, Data and Transaction Processing businesses.
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About International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)
- IPO Date 1915-09-24
- Website https://www.ibm.com
- Industry Information Technology Services
- CEO Arvind Krishna
- Employees 270300