International Business Machines (IBM) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE: IBM) is a global technology and consulting company known for its expansive portfolio of hardware, software, and services. Established in 1911 as the Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company (CTR), the company adopted the IBM name in 1924 and has since played a pivotal role in computing innovations. Today, IBM’s primary business activities encompass cloud computing, artificial intelligence, mainframe and enterprise servers, software development, and IT consulting.

IBM’s product offerings include the IBM Cloud platform, which provides infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS), platform-as-a-service (PaaS) and software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions. The company’s Watson AI technology enables businesses to leverage advanced analytics and machine learning capabilities for data-driven decision making. In addition to its cloud and AI services, IBM continues to deliver high-performance computing systems, including z Systems mainframes and storage solutions designed for enterprise workloads and mission-critical applications.

Operating in more than 175 countries, IBM serves a diverse client base spanning industries such as financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and government. The company maintains research and development facilities worldwide, contributing to a robust patent portfolio and ongoing innovation in fields like quantum computing, blockchain, and cybersecurity. IBM’s professional services division offers strategic consulting, systems integration, and managed services to help organizations implement and optimize technology solutions.

Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Arvind Krishna, IBM has emphasized hybrid cloud adoption and open-source collaboration, notably through its acquisition of Red Hat in 2019. The company’s transformation strategy includes partnerships with academic institutions, startups, and industry consortia to accelerate technology development and deliver scalable, enterprise-grade solutions. With a legacy of more than a century of innovation, IBM continues to adapt its business model to meet evolving digital demands and drive long-term growth for its global customer base.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $287.90 to $292.32
• 50-Day Range: $236.15 to $294.64
• 52-Week Range: $174.45 to $296.16
• Volume: 1.85 million shs
• Average Volume: 4.23 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $271.06 billion
• P/E Ratio: 50.20
• Dividend Yield: 2.30%
• Price Target: $257.50
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

International Business Machines Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

International Business Machines scored higher than 88% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 104th out of 662 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.3 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

International Business Machines has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 8 buy ratings, 8 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

International Business Machines has been the subject of 10 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 7.61%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for International Business Machines are expected to grow by 7.61% in the coming year, from $10.78 to $11.60 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of International Business Machines is 50.20, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.66.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of International Business Machines is 50.20, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 37.24.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

International Business Machines has a PEG Ratio of 6.13. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

International Business Machines has a P/B Ratio of 9.85. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.04% of the float of International Business Machines has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

International Business Machines has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.3.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in International Business Machines has recently decreased by 4.30%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

Dividend

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Strong

Dividend Yield

International Business Machines pays a meaningful dividend of 2.30%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

International Business Machines has been increasing its dividend for 30 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of International Business Machines is 115.66%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, International Business Machines will have a dividend payout ratio of 57.93% next year. This indicates that International Business Machines will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 3.5 / 5
• Environmental Score: -0.75

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.04% of the float of International Business Machines has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

International Business Machines has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.3.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in International Business Machines has recently decreased by 4.30%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

News and Social Media

• Score: 4.1 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.32

News Sentiment

International Business Machines has a news sentiment score of 1.32. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.66 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 95 news articles for International Business Machines this week, compared to 51 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

127 people have searched for IBM on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 38% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

63 people have added International Business Machines to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 31% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, International Business Machines insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 0.18% of the stock of International Business Machines is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

58.96% of the stock of International Business Machines is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

IBM Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have IBM shares performed this year?

International Business Machines' stock was trading at $219.83 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, IBM shares have increased by 32.7% and is now trading at $291.6550.

How were International Business Machines' earnings last quarter?

International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) released its earnings results on Wednesday, April, 23rd. The technology company reported $1.60 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.42 by $0.18. International Business Machines's quarterly revenue was up .5% compared to the same quarter last year.
Read the conference call transcript.

Does International Business Machines have any subsidiaries?

International Business Machines subsidiaries include these companies: Neudesic, Sentaca, Envizi, SXiQ, ReaQta, McD Tech Labs, Bluetab Solutions, and more.

Who are International Business Machines' major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of International Business Machines include Jacobs & Co. CA (0.01%), Neville Rodie & Shaw Inc. (0.01%), Cacti Asset Management LLC and Park National Corp OH. Insiders that own company stock include Robert David Thomas, Nickle Jaclyn Lamoreaux, Bene Robert F Del and David N Farr.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of International Business Machines?

Shares of IBM stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of International Business Machines own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that International Business Machines investors own include Chevron (CVX), NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Walmart (WMT), Tesla (TSLA) and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 4/23/2025
• Record date for 6/10 Dividend: 5/09/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/10/2025
• Today: 7/06/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/23/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: COMP - INTEGT SYS
• Sub-Industry: IT Consulting & Other Services
• Current Symbol: NYSE:IBM
• CIK: 51143
• Web: www.ibm.com
• Phone: (914) 499-1900
• Fax: 914-765-6021
• Employees: 293,400
• Year Founded: 1911

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: $257.50
• High Stock Price Target: $325.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $170.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: -11.7%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.50
• Research Coverage: 18 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $5.81
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 50.20
• Forward P/E Ratio: 27.06
• P/E Growth: 6.13
• Net Income: $6.02 billion
• Net Margins: 8.71%
• Pretax Margin: 9.36%
• Return on Equity: 37.43%
• Return on Assets: 7.00%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 2.09
• Current Ratio: 1.01
• Quick Ratio: 0.97

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $62.83 billion
• Price / Sales: 4.31
• Cash Flow: $15.51 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 18.81
• Book Value: $29.62 per share
• Price / Book: 9.85

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 929,397,000
• Free Float: 927,724,000
• Market Cap: $271.06 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.69