International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol IBM
  • Rev/Share 70.0311
  • Book/Share 29.9711
  • PB 10.2299
  • Debt/Equity 2.3856
  • CurrentRatio 0.9316
  • ROIC 0.0794

 

  • MktCap 285720510418.0
  • FreeCF/Share 13.9619
  • PFCF 21.9128
  • PE 36.1028
  • 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
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 to invest $150 bn in US over five years
IBM
Published: April 28, 2025 by: TechXplore
Sentiment: Positive

Technology giant IBM announced plans on Monday to invest $150 billion in the United States over five years, including $30 billion earmarked for research and development to bolster manufacturing of mainframe and quantum computers.

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IBM to Invest $150B in US Over Next Five Years
IBM
Published: April 28, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive

International Business Machines (IBM) said Monday it plans to invest $150 billion in the U.S. over the next five years, the latest in a string of large companies boosting their presence in the country since President Donald Trump regained the White House.

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IBM pledges to spend $150B in the U.S. over the next few years
IBM
Published: April 28, 2025 by: TechCrunch
Sentiment: Positive

Enterprise tech giant IBM says that it plans to invest $150 billion in the U.S. over the next five years, which will include a “more than” $30 billion investment in mainframe and quantum computing research. The goal is to fuel the economy and “accelerate [IBM's] role as the global leader in computing,” the company said in a press release Monday.

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IBM to Spend $150 Billion in U.S. Over Next Five Years
IBM
Published: April 28, 2025 by: WSJ
Sentiment: Positive

International Business Machines plans to invest $150 billion in the U.S. over the next five years as tariffs threaten to make international manufacturing more expensive.

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IBM Delivers Autonomous Security Operations with Cutting-Edge Agentic AI
IBM
Published: April 28, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

New advanced AI capabilities help transform cybersecurity operations, driving efficiency and precision in threat hunting, detection, investigation and response ARMONK, N.Y. , April 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today introduced new agentic and automation capabilities to its managed detection and response service offerings to help enable autonomous security operations and predictive threat intelligence for clients.

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IBM announces $150B investment in US
IBM
Published: April 28, 2025 by: Fox Business
Sentiment: Positive

IBM, founded in 1911, is making a major investment in the United States over the next five years, the company announced in a media release on Monday.

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IBM pledges $150 billion to boost U.S. tech growth, computer manufacturing
IBM
Published: April 28, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Positive

IBM pledges $150 billion to boost U.S. tech growth, computer manufacturing

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IBM to invest $150 billion in US over next five years
IBM
Published: April 28, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive

IBM said on Monday it plans to invest $150 billion in the U.S. over the next five years.

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IBM Earnings Underwhelm Investors
IBM
Published: April 24, 2025 by: Bloomberg Technology
Sentiment: Negative

David Bahnsen, chief investment officer at The Bahnsen Group, says recent tech results are good news for markets but investors should still be wary of overpaying. Bahnsen joins Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow on “Bloomberg Technology.

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Why IBM Stock Is Sinking Today
IBM
Published: April 24, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Negative

International Business Machines (IBM -7.45%) stock is losing ground Thursday despite posting a better-than-expected first-quarter report yesterday. The company's share price had fallen 7.5% as of 12:15 p.m.

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IBM Q1 Earnings & Revenues Beat Estimates on Solid Demand Trend
IBM
Published: April 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

IBM reports solid first-quarter 2025 results, driven by healthy demand in the Software segment along with a client-focused, diverse portfolio.

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These 2 Computer and Technology Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar
AFRM, IBM
Published: April 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The Zacks Earnings ESP is a great way to find potential earnings surprises. Why investors should take advantage now.

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IBM tops Q1 estimates driven by software growth
IBM
Published: April 24, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

International Business Machines Corp (NYSE:IBM) saw its first quarter sales increase modestly year-over-year as its software unit offset declines in other business lines. For the quarter, revenue was up 1% at $14.5 billion, above estimates of $14.4 billion.

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Can IBM's Q1 Earnings Spark a Breakout for the Stock?
IBM
Published: April 23, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Neutral

International Business Machines Corporation NYSE: IBM, an industry pioneer with a long-standing presence in the technology sector, offers a contrasting picture to the rapid growth and instability often seen in newer tech companies.

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Will Solid Software Revenues Boost IBM's Q1 Earnings Results?
IBM
Published: April 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Backed by a strong focus on product innovation and healthy AI traction across various sectors, IBM is expected to gain from the Software segment.

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Will Lower Consulting Revenues Affect IBM's Q1 Earnings Results?
IBM
Published: April 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

IBM's Consulting segment is expected to have recorded lower revenues in the first quarter of 2025, owing to soft demand in some end markets and macroeconomic headwinds.

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IBM's Q1 Earnings on the Horizon: How to Play the Stock Now?
IBM
Published: April 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

IBM is trading at premium valuation metrics and investors could wait for a better entry point to cash in on its long-term fundamentals.

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IBM: It's Bad, Mostly
IBM
Published: April 21, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative

IBM's growth prospects are weak compared to peers like Microsoft and Oracle, with a forward P/E of 22x and expected revenue growth of just 3%. Despite IBM's strong competitive advantages and ecosystem, its valuation is high, and growth appears already priced in, making it unattractive at current levels. IBM's stock chart signals potential downside, with a long-term ominous outlook, justifying a sell rating unless protected by an options collar.

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IBM, Parker-Hannifin Among 10 Companies To Announce Dividend Increases In Second Half Of April
IBM
Published: April 20, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

This is my latest article where I provide predictions of upcoming dividend increases from companies with long-term dividend growth histories. Consumer products company Procter & Gamble extended its dividend growth streak to 69 years and pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson announced its 63rd year of dividend growth. Investors can expect double-digit boosts in the 2nd half of April from Ameriprise Financial and industrial company Parker-Hannifin, which will announce its 69th year of dividend growth.

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Tesla, Alphabet, Verizon, Chipotle, IBM, Boeing, and Many More Stocks to Watch This Week
BA, CMG, GOOG, GOOGL, IBM, TSLA, VZ
Published: April 20, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Neutral

The two companies headline Big Tech earnings during a week in which more than 100 S&P 500 companies report. Economic data releases will include home sales figures and the Fed's Beige Book.

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IBM Acquiring Hakkoda Enhances Its Transformation From It's Legacy Businesses
IBM
Published: April 18, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

IBM's transformation into a leader in cloud, consulting, and AI has driven strong returns, with the Hakkoda acquisition enhancing its data transformation services. Despite competition from giants like Amazon, Microsoft, and Alphabet, IBM's strategic focus on AI and cloud positions it well for future growth. IBM's financial health is robust, with increasing revenue, profitability, and a strong dividend yield, making it an attractive investment.

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Every IBM Investor Should Keep an Eye on This Number
IBM
Published: April 18, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

A single number underscores how quickly IBM (IBM -0.04%) is tapping into the artificial intelligence (AI) opportunity right now.

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IBM vs. Microsoft: Which Cloud Computing Stock is a Better Bet?
IBM, MSFT
Published: April 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

With a better price performance and attractive valuation metrics, IBM is relatively better placed than MSFT at the moment.

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Want to Invest in Quantum Computing? 3 Stocks That Are Great Buys Right Now.
IBM, IONQ, QBTS
Published: April 15, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Neutral

Quantum computing could be the next frontier for computers and cloud-based services. While traditional computers still store data in binary bits of zeros and ones, quantum computers store zeros and ones simultaneously in qubits.

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IBM vice chairman Gary Cohn: Probably of recession is higher but still policy-dependent
IBM
Published: April 15, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

Gary Cohn, IBM vice chairman and former director of the National Economic Council, joins CNBC's 'Money Movers' to discuss outlooks on U.S. trade policy, markets, probability of a recession, and much more.

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The Rise of Graph Database Market: A $2,143.0 million Industry Dominated by IBM Corporation (US), Oracle (US), Graphwise (Australia)| MarketsandMarkets™
IBM
Published: April 11, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Delray Beach, FL, April 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Graph Database Market is estimated to grow USD 2,143.0 million by 2030 from USD 507.6 million in 2024, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 27.1 % during the forecast period , according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets™. Graph databases ensure enterprise knowledge management by rebuilding complex data with interconnected nodes and relationships and providing a more straightforward way to navigate and retrieve information. It helps businesses build a comprehensive knowledge graph uniting disparate data sources and enables complex semantic search, context-aware recommendations, and data discovery. Graph databases …

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Meta, IBM, Palo Alto Networks: Why Stephanie Link Is Doubling Down On These Tariff-Proof Tech Titans
IBM, META, PANW
Published: April 09, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Positive

As tariffs and trade war chatter send shivers down tech's spine, Stephanie Link of Hightower Advisors sees opportunity – especially in software and services names with recurring revenue and minimal exposure to global shocks.

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

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

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How IBM Soared 13% While Markets Sank in Q1 2025
IBM
Published: April 08, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Negative

Shares of International Business Machines (IBM -0.94%) rose 13% in the first quarter of 2025, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The tech veteran's stock has taken a modest hit amid the tariff drama of early April, but remains well ahead of the S&P 500 (^GSPC -0.40%) market index on a year-to-date basis.

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IBM Boosts Data & AI Consulting Capabilities With Strategic Buyout
IBM
Published: April 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The buyout of data consultancy provider Hakkoda will strengthen IBM's consulting expertise and support its clients' AI transformation initiatives.

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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.