International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • 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 tops Q2 estimates but software shortfall pressures shares
IBM
Published: July 24, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Neutral

International Business Machines Corp (NYSE:IBM) reported second quarter earnings that beat expectations on the top and bottom lines, but a miss on software revenue saw its shares fall almost 9% in early trade on Thursday. Total revenue of $17 billion, up 8% year-over-year, was ahead of the Street consensus of $16.58 billion.

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Nasdaq 100: Alphabet's Surge Offsets Tesla Slide, While IBM Pulls Dow Jones Lower
GOOG, GOOGL, IBM, TSLA
Published: July 24, 2025 by: FXEmpire
Sentiment: Positive

Alphabet's earnings beat lifts tech stocks, boosting the Nasdaq 100, while IBM drags down the Dow. US indices diverge as investors weigh mixed results.

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IBM Is America's Worst Tech Company
IBM
Published: July 24, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Negative

International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE: IBM) stock sold off 5% on mediocre earnings.

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IBM stock price just collapsed
IBM
Published: July 24, 2025 by: Finbold
Sentiment: Neutral

International Business Machines (NYSE: IBM) beat all Q2 2025 expectations in regard to profit, reporting $17 billion in revenue, a number far exceeding Wall Street's forecast of $16.6 billion.

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Will Modest Consulting Revenue Growth Aid IBM's Q2 Earnings?
IBM
Published: July 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

IBM's Q2 Consulting revenue may see modest gains, driven by digital deals with Deutsche Bank and Finanz Informatik.

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Buy Or Sell IBM Stock Ahead Of Its Upcoming Earnings?
IBM
Published: July 22, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive

IBM (NYSE:IBM) is set to publish its earnings report on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Over the past five years, IBM has shown a pattern of achieving positive one-day returns in 63% of the cases following its earnings releases.

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Will Higher Software Revenues Buoy IBM's Earnings in Q2?
IBM
Published: July 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

IBM's Q2 results may get a lift from surging Software revenues, driven by watsonx.ai, acquisitions and new AI labs.

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IBM FQ2: Margin Expansion Can Support More Upside
IBM
Published: July 21, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

I reiterate my buy rating on IBM, driven by a strong margin expansion potential in FQ2 compared to Q1. I further expect the expansion to continue for the next few years, driven by a few key catalysts. The top ones, as I see them, are the growth potential in software (in particular cloud and AI segments) and cost control discipline.

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2 Top Quantum Computing Stocks to Buy in July
IBM, IONQ
Published: July 20, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

Quantum computing could be the next area of explosive growth in the tech sector. The consultants at McKinsey Digital have estimated that the industry could be worth as much as $1.3 billion by 2035, though there's a lot of uncertainty.

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IBM Stock Before Q2 Earnings Release: To Buy or Not to Buy?
IBM
Published: July 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

IBM heads into Q2 earnings with flat estimates, premium valuation and rising cloud-AI ambitions amid tough competition.

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IBM Q2 Earnings Preview: Still A Buy, Just Not Too Much
IBM
Published: July 18, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

IBM's Q2 risks include government spending cuts, tariffs, and consulting pullbacks. Their business is now software- and AI-focused, with strong revenue growth and management guiding for $13.5B in free cash flow. Valuation is close to fair value, with modest growth priced in and potential upside if AI adoption accelerates beyond expectations.

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Unveiling IBM (IBM) Q2 Outlook: Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
IBM
Published: July 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Beyond analysts' top-and-bottom-line estimates for IBM (IBM), evaluate projections for some of its key metrics to gain a better insight into how the business might have performed for the quarter ended June 2025.

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IBM vs. Amazon: Which Cloud Infrastructure Stock Offers More Upside?
AMZN, IBM
Published: July 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

IBM shines with valuation and hybrid cloud gains, but AMZN's AI edge and steady growth may offer more upside.

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Billionaire Warren Buffett Owns These 3 Quantum Computing Stocks. Should You?
GOOG, IBM, MSFT
Published: July 14, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Neutral

Theoretical physicist Richard Feynman once said, "I think I can safely say that nobody understands quantum mechanics." Feynman, by the way, shared the 1965 Nobel Prize in physics for his work in quantum electrodynamics.

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Missed Palantir Stock? These 2 AI Stocks Offer Growth at a Compelling Discount
CRM, IBM
Published: July 11, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

If you missed the boat on Palantir (NASDAQ:PLTR) stock's incredibly multi-bagger surge over the past year and aren't remotely interested in chasing the stock, especially as some insiders offload their shares for a huge profit, you've come to the right place.

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Can IBM Power11 Server Redefine Business Application Processes?
IBM
Published: July 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

IBM Power11's AI-ready design and 55% core performance boost promise to streamline business workloads at scale.

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IBM to Announce Second-Quarter 2025 Financial Results
IBM
Published: July 09, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

ARMONK, N.Y. , July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss its second-quarter 2025 financial results on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

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IBM launches Power11 chips and servers with focus on AI, uptime and security
IBM
Published: July 08, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

International Business Machines Corp (NYSE:IBM) has unveiled its new Power11 chips and servers, the first major update to its Power systems lineup since 2020. The new products emphasize energy efficiency, security, and AI integration, targeting enterprises in sectors such as finance, healthcare, and manufacturing, the company said in a statement on Tuesday.

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Is Trending Stock International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) a Buy Now?
IBM
Published: July 08, 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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IBM's stock is beating Big Tech this year. Why this analyst sees more gains ahead.
IBM
Published: July 07, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Positive

AI may pose a threat to software companies that charge customers per seat or employee, but IBM offers relative stability in part due to a different business model.

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Cramer's Stop Trading: IBM
IBM
Published: July 07, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

CNBC's Jim Cramer breaks down why he's keeping an eye on shares of IBM.

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IBM's Neudesic Boosts Cloud Security Capabilities: An Ace Up Sleeve?
IBM
Published: July 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Neudesic renews Microsoft Cloud Security Specialization, reinforcing IBM's push into hybrid, multi-cloud security solutions.

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IBM Concert Gains Traction: Can This AI-Driven Solution Aid the Stock?
IBM
Published: July 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

IBM Concert lands Deutsche Telekom as a client, showcasing how AI automation could reshape hybrid cloud security.

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Analyst Predictions: These 2 Top AI Stocks Can Fall 42% to 94%
IBM, TSLA
Published: June 30, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Negative

Key Points in This Article: Tesla (TSLA) and IBM's (IBM) AI advancements drive investor enthusiasm, but analyst downgrades highlight overvaluation risks, suggesting caution for potential volatility.

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IonQ vs IBM: Which Quantum Computing Stock Is the Better Buy Today?
IBM, IONQ
Published: June 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Quantum computing is one of the most transformative emerging technologies, with the potential to revolutionize industries from healthcare to finance. Two companies at the forefront of this field are IonQ, Inc. IONQ and International Business Machines IBM.

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Unisys vs. IBM: Which Tech Stock Has More Upside in 2H 2025?
IBM, UIS
Published: June 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

UIS' AI, cybersecurity and contract momentum may outpace IBM's steadier path in tech's 2H2025 growth race.

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International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
IBM
Published: June 27, 2025 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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Don't Miss The 2025 AI Wave - Dividend Investors Edition
AVGO, ENGIY, IBM, LNT, NEE, STX
Published: June 26, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

AI's explosive growth means the next wave of opportunity lies ahead of us. You've missed the previous wave, don't miss out the next. Higher order thinking is necessary at this part of the cycle.

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Is IBM's AI Transformation Powering a Sustained Rally?
IBM
Published: June 26, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

International Business Machines Corporation NYSE: IBM has captured significant market attention, with its stock reaching new all-time highs. This decisive price action, driven by high retail investor interest and substantial trading volume, signals a renewed focus on the technology sector giant among investors.

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This Tech Giant Just Pulled the Curtain on a New Quantum Computer
IBM
Published: June 25, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) is having quite the comeback.

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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

International Business Machines Corporation provides integrated solutions and services worldwide. The company operates through four business segments: Software, Consulting, Infrastructure, and Financing. The Software segment offers hybrid cloud platform and software solutions, such as Red Hat, an enterprise open-source solutions; software for business automation, AIOps and management, integration, and application servers; data and artificial intelligence solutions; and security software and services for threat, data, and identity. This segment also provides transaction processing software that supports clients' mission-critical and on-premise workloads in banking, airlines, and retail industries. The Consulting segment offers business transformation services, including strategy, business process design and operations, data and analytics, and system integration services; technology consulting services; and application and cloud platform services. The Infrastructure segment provides on-premises and cloud-based server and storage solutions for its clients' mission-critical and regulated workloads; and support services and solutions for hybrid cloud infrastructure, as well as remanufacturing and remarketing services for used equipment. The Financing segment offers lease, installment payment, loan financing, and short-term working capital financing services. 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.