Trending NewsTrending NewsNYSE:IBM International Business Machines (IBM) Stock Price, News & Analysis $249.85 -0.40 (-0.16%) As of 11:30 AM Eastern This is a fair market value price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesNews and TrendsOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort Interest About International Business Machines Stock (NYSE:IBM) View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced 1 Day 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced Show volume Show extended hours Get IBM alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$247.67▼$252.3050-Day Range$220.14▼$253.6952-Week Range$199.19▼$332.46Volume811,113 shsAverage Volume7.41 million shsMarket CapitalizationN/AP/E Ratio21.29Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$266.12Consensus RatingModerate Buy Company Overview International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM), commonly known as IBM, is a global technology and consulting company that helps organizations modernize their information technology and business operations. Its offerings include hybrid cloud solutions, artificial intelligence software and services, enterprise software, IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, data analytics, and technology consulting. IBM provides products and services to businesses, governments, and other institutions across industries and regions worldwide. Its portfolio includes IBM watsonx, a platform for developing and managing artificial intelligence applications, Red Hat hybrid cloud technologies, mainframe systems such as IBM z, and software for automation, data management, application development, and security. The company traces its origins to the Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company, formed in 1911, and adopted the IBM name in 1924. IBM has played a longstanding role in the development of business computing, including mainframe computers, enterprise software, and information technology services. Arvind Krishna serves as IBM’s chairman and chief executive officer.AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More International Business Machines Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top-Rated MarketRank™ Stocks90th Percentile Overall ScoreIBM MarketRank™: 4.50326710228 of 5 starsInternational Business Machines scored higher than 90% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 59th out of 596 stocks in the technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion2.8 / 5Analyst RatingModerate Buy Consensus RatingInternational Business Machines has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.53, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 20 buy ratings, 12 hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings.Upside/DownsideThe consensus price target for International Business Machines is close to its current price, suggesting limited near-term upside or downside.Amount of Analyst CoverageInternational Business Machines has been the subject of 16 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about International Business Machines' stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation1.9 / 5Proj. Earnings Growth6.69% Earnings GrowthEarnings for International Business Machines are expected to grow by 6.69% in the coming year, from $12.41 to $13.24 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of International Business Machines is 21.29, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 27.05.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of International Business Machines is 21.29, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 43.76. Short Interest5.0 / 5Short Interest LevelHealthy Percentage of Shares Shorted2.11% of the float of International Business Machines has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverInternational Business Machines has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.61, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in International Business Machines has recently decreased by 17.60%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Dividend2.5 / 5Dividend StrengthN/A Dividend YieldInternational Business Machines does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthInternational Business Machines has been increasing its dividend for 30 years.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, International Business Machines will have a dividend payout ratio of 51.06% next year. This indicates that International Business Machines will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. News and Social Media3.6 / 5News Sentiment0.71 News SentimentInternational Business Machines has a news sentiment score of 0.71. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Technology companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 141 news articles for International Business Machines this week, compared to 9 articles on an average week.Search Interest144 people have searched for IBM on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 25% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows79 people have added International Business Machines to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 172% compared to the previous 30 days. Company Ownership1.4 / 5Insider TradingSelling Shares Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, International Business Machines insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $5,758,000.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders0.27% of the stock of International Business Machines is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions58.96% 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.Read more about International Business Machines' insider trading history. Receive IBM Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for International Business Machines and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 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IBM Stock News HeadlinesIBM Achieves 99% Accuracy in Major Quantum Computing Breakthrough19 minutes ago | tipranks.comIBM vs. Qualcomm: Which AI Tech Giant Has More Upside Now?28 minutes ago | finance.yahoo.comElon Musk’s One Stock Retirement PlanJeff Brown picked Nvidia in 2016, before it surged 37,000 percent. Now he's tracking a small AI company he says is the same size Nvidia was a decade ago. The company holds 150 patents protecting its core technology, and Brown believes Elon Musk could soon drive major demand for it. A key catalyst is set for November 11.October 28 at 1:00 AM | Brownstone Research (Ad)USTA and IBM Announce Five-Year Renewal of Longstanding Partnership28 minutes ago | finance.yahoo.comUSTA and IBM Announce Five-Year Renewal of Longstanding Partnership1 hour ago | prnewswire.comApproaching Earnings Season, Are Pure Play Quantum Stocks Still a Good Bet? (IBM)Ahead of earnings, IonQ and D-Wave show contrasting growth forecasts, while legacy firms IBM and Alphabet leverage infrastructure, funding, and quantum tech advances like Google's Willow processor.October 27 at 10:55 AM | marketbeat.comThe AI Buildout Is Only 15% Complete—Here Is Where the Next Dollar Actually Goes (IBM)AI spending is less than 15% complete in Dan Ives' view, with NVIDIA, Palantir, Meta and the neoclouds anchoring a bull run he sees lasting 2 to 3 more years.October 21, 2026 | marketbeat.comThe Pentagon's $350 Million Quantum Push: Why IonQ Could Benefit More Than D-Wave (IBM)The Defense Department pledged about $350 million for quantum computing, with IonQ and DARPA's Quantum Benchmarking Initiative emerging as key beneficiaries, though revenue impact remains uncertain.October 13, 2026 | marketbeat.comSee More Headlines IBM Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have IBM shares performed this year? International Business Machines' stock was trading at $296.07 at the start of the year. Since then, IBM shares have decreased by 15.5% and is now trading at $250.1370. How were International Business Machines' earnings last quarter? International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October, 21st. The technology company reported $2.95 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $2.85 by $0.10. The business's revenue was up 4.7% on a year-over-year basis. Read the conference call transcript. Does International Business Machines have any subsidiaries? International Business Machines subsidiaries include Neudesic, Sentaca, Envizi, SXiQ, ReaQta, McD Tech Labs, Bluetab Solutions, and more. Who are International Business Machines' major shareholders? International Business Machines' top institutional shareholders include Assenagon Asset Management S.A. (0.07%), Asset Management One Co. Ltd. (0.06%), Vest Financial LLC (0.05%) and Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management Company Ltd (0.04%). Insiders that own company stock include Robert David Thomas, Nickle Jaclyn Lamoreaux, David N Farr, Michael Miebach and Michelle J Howard. 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 NVIDIA (NVDA), Intel (INTC), AT&T (T), Tesla (TSLA), Verizon Communications (VZ), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and ExxonMobil (XOM). Company Calendar Record date for 9/10 Dividend8/10/2026Ex-Dividend for 9/10 Dividend8/10/2026Dividend Payable9/10/2026Last Earnings10/21/2026Today10/28/2026Record date for 12/10 Dividend11/10/2026Ex-Dividend for 12/10 Dividend11/10/2026Dividend Payable12/10/2026Fiscal Year End12/31/2026Get Stock Alerts Health Indicator TradeSmith's Health IndicatorA long-term volatility-based measure designed for securities held 12 months or longer.Green: Strong and healthy uptrend with normal pullbacks.Yellow: Significant pullback but still within expected volatility.Red: Dropped beyond expected volatility; considered unhealthy. Green Zone (5d) 1-Year History Oct 25 Jan 26 Apr 26 Jul 26 Oct 26 As of 5 days ago, IBM's financial health entered the Green zone, according to TradeSmith. Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorTechnology Industry IT Services Sub-IndustryIT Consulting & Other Services Current SymbolNYSE:IBM CIK51143 Webwww.ibm.com Phone(914) 499-1900Fax914-765-6021Employees286,800Year Founded1911Price Target and Rating Average Price Target for International Business Machines$266.12 High Price Target$350.00 Low Price Target$174.00 Potential Upside/Downside+6.5%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.53 Research Coverage34 Analysts Profitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)N/A Trailing P/E Ratio21.29 Forward P/E Ratio20.14 P/E GrowthN/ANet IncomeN/A Net MarginsN/A Pretax MarginN/A Return on EquityN/A Return on AssetsN/A Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current RatioN/A Quick RatioN/A Sales & Book Value Annual SalesN/A Price / SalesN/A Cash FlowN/A Price / Cash FlowN/A Book ValueN/A Price / BookN/AMiscellaneous Outstanding SharesN/AFree Float942,569,000Market CapN/A OptionableOptionable BetaN/A Social Links 10 Best Stocks to Own in Fall 2026AI spending is reshaping the market, and the opportunity extends far beyond the biggest chipmakers. 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