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International Business Machines (IBM) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$250.03 -3.12 (-1.23%)
Closing price 08/1/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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International Business Machines - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
8
Buy
10

Based on 19 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for International Business Machines in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 19 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 8 have given a hold rating, 8 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for IBM.

Consensus Price Target

$268.75
7.49% Upside
According to the 19 analysts' twelve-month price targets for International Business Machines, the average price target is $268.75. The highest price target for IBM is $325.00, while the lowest price target for IBM is $200.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 7.49% from the current price of $250.03.
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IBM Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
8/3/24 to 8/3/25
1 Month Ago
7/4/24 to 7/4/25
3 Months Ago
5/5/24 to 5/5/25
1 Year Ago
8/4/23 to 8/3/24
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
8 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
Hold
8 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$268.75$257.50$248.50$184.93
Forecasted Upside7.49% Upside-11.71% Downside-0.29% Downside-2.21% Downside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Hold
Hold

IBM Analyst Recommendations By Month

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IBM Price Targets by Month

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International Business Machines Stock vs. The Competition

TypeInternational Business MachinesComputer and Technology CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.58
2.66
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside7.49% Upside71.81% Upside14.55% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
7/24/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
2 of 5 stars
Brian Essex
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Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$244.00 ➝ $290.00+11.68%
7/24/2025UBS Group
3 of 5 stars
David Vogt
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Boost TargetSell ➝ Sell$195.00 ➝ $200.00-23.01%
7/24/2025Bank of America
4 of 5 stars
Wamsi Mohan
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$320.00 ➝ $310.00+9.92%
7/18/2025BMO Capital Markets
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Keith Bachman
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Boost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$260.00 ➝ $300.00+6.37%
7/17/2025Royal Bank Of Canada
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Matthew Swanson
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$285.00 ➝ $315.00+11.28%
7/16/2025Stifel Nicolaus
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David Grossman
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$290.00 ➝ $310.00+9.89%
7/7/2025Melius Research
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B. Reitzes
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UpgradeStrong-Buy
7/2/2025The Goldman Sachs Group
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James Schneider
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$270.00 ➝ $310.00+7.27%
6/20/2025Wedbush
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D. Ives
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$300.00 ➝ $325.00+14.78%
5/10/2025Citigroup
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform
4/24/2025KGI Securities
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Rob Chang
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Set TargetHold$242.00+5.54%
4/24/2025Morgan Stanley
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Erik Woodring
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Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$237.00 ➝ $233.00+1.80%
4/23/2025Jefferies Financial Group
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 Reiterated RatingHold ➝ Hold
3/17/2025Erste Group Bank
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H. Engel
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UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
2/11/2025Oppenheimer
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Param Singh
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Initiated CoverageOutperform$320.00+28.54%
1/3/2025Sanford C. Bernstein
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 Boost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$210.00 ➝ $215.00-3.17%
10/3/2024Bernstein Bank
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 Boost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$185.00 ➝ $210.00-5.25%
10/2/2024DZ Bank
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$215.00-1.99%
9/11/2024Evercore ISI
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$215.00 ➝ $240.00+17.23%
7/26/2024Hsbc Global Res
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P. Kanumuri
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UpgradeModerate Sell
5/2/2024BNP Paribas
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 Initiated CoverageUnderperform$145.00-11.78%
1/19/2024Evercore
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 UpgradeIn-Line ➝ Outperform$165.00 ➝ $200.00+17.01%
1/5/2024Societe Generale
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 Reiterated RatingHold ➝ Sell$143.00-11.10%

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Should I Buy International Business Machines Stock? IBM Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these International Business Machines pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

International Business Machines
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in International Business Machines Co.:

  • The current stock price is around $277, which reflects a strong performance in the market.
  • International Business Machines Co. reported a quarterly revenue increase of 7.7% year-over-year, indicating robust growth and demand for its services.
  • The company has a high return on equity of 37.62%, suggesting effective management and profitability in generating returns for shareholders.
  • With a market capitalization of approximately $235 billion, International Business Machines Co. is a significant player in the technology sector, providing stability and potential for long-term growth.
  • The firm has consistently beaten earnings expectations, with recent earnings per share reported at $2.80, exceeding analyst estimates, which can instill confidence in its financial health.

International Business Machines
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in International Business Machines Co. for these reasons:

  • The company has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio of 2.00, which may indicate higher financial risk and reliance on debt financing.
  • Despite recent revenue growth, the company's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 41.05 suggests that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
  • The quick ratio of 0.87 and current ratio of 0.91 indicate potential liquidity concerns, as these ratios are below the ideal threshold of 1, suggesting the company may struggle to meet short-term obligations.
  • International Business Machines Co. operates in a highly competitive technology market, which could impact its market share and profitability in the long run.
  • The beta of 0.69 indicates lower volatility compared to the market, which may not appeal to investors seeking high-risk, high-reward opportunities.

IBM Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 19 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for International Business Machines is $268.75, with a high forecast of $325.00 and a low forecast of $200.00.

19 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for International Business Machines in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 8 hold ratings, 8 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" IBM shares.

According to analysts, International Business Machines's stock has a predicted upside of 7.49% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, International Business Machines's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

International Business Machines has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, BMO Capital Markets, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Melius Research, Royal Bank Of Canada, Stifel Nicolaus, The Goldman Sachs Group, UBS Group, and Wedbush in the past 90 days.

Analysts like International Business Machines less than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for International Business Machines is 2.58 while the average consensus rating score for "computer and technology" companies is 2.66. Learn more on how IBM compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:IBM) was last updated on 8/3/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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