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International Business Machines (IBM) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$258.20 -2.67 (-1.02%)
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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
9

Based on 18 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 18 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 8 have given a hold rating, 8 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for IBM.

Consensus Price Target

$249.06
-3.54% Downside
According to the 18 analysts' twelve-month price targets for International Business Machines, the average price target is $249.06. The highest price target for IBM is $320.00, while the lowest price target for IBM is $170.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -3.54% from the current price of $258.20.
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IBM Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/22/24 to 5/22/25
1 Month Ago
4/22/24 to 4/22/25
3 Months Ago
2/22/24 to 2/21/25
1 Year Ago
5/23/23 to 5/22/24
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
8 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
Hold
8 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$249.06$232.75$231.44$181.29
Forecasted Upside-3.54% Downside-3.54% Downside-11.59% Downside4.37% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Hold
Hold
Hold

IBM Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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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
2.50
2.65
2.54
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-3.54% Downside119.27% Upside15.95% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
5/15/2025Royal Bank of Canada
3 of 5 stars
Matthew Swanson
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$276.00 ➝ $285.00+7.23%
5/10/2025Citigroup
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform
5/7/2025Wedbush
3 of 5 stars
D. Ives
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$300.00 ➝ $300.00+19.03%
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
4/23/2025UBS Group
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David Vogt
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Reiterated RatingSell ➝ Sell$160.00 ➝ $170.00-31.39%
4/23/2025BMO Capital Markets
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 Reiterated RatingMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform
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%
2/5/2025The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy
1/30/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Brian Essex
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Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$233.00 ➝ $244.00-5.51%
1/30/2025Bank of America
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Wamsi Mohan
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$260.00 ➝ $270.00+5.39%
1/3/2025Sanford C. Bernstein
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 Boost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$210.00 ➝ $215.00-3.17%
10/16/2024Stifel Nicolaus
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$205.00 ➝ $246.00+5.77%
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 Tuesday, May 20, 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 $267, reflecting a strong market capitalization of approximately $248.31 billion, indicating robust investor confidence.
  • International Business Machines Co. recently reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.60, surpassing analysts' expectations, which suggests strong financial performance and potential for future growth.
  • The company has increased its quarterly dividend to $1.68 per share, demonstrating a commitment to returning value to shareholders, which can be attractive for income-focused investors.
  • Institutional investors hold a significant portion of the stock, with 58.96% ownership, indicating strong institutional confidence in the company's long-term prospects.
  • Recent analyst ratings show a consensus of "Moderate Buy," with several firms raising their price targets, suggesting positive sentiment and potential for stock appreciation.

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's payout ratio is 115.66%, which means it is paying out more in dividends than it earns, raising concerns about sustainability in the long term.
  • International Business Machines Co. experienced a decline in EPS compared to the same quarter last year, which may indicate challenges in maintaining profitability.
  • Insider selling has been noted, with a senior vice president recently selling a significant number of shares, which could signal a lack of confidence in the company's future performance.
  • The stock has a relatively high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 41.68, suggesting that it may be overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value investors.
  • Market volatility and economic uncertainties could impact the company's performance, making it a riskier investment in the current climate.

IBM Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 18 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for International Business Machines is $249.06, with a high forecast of $320.00 and a low forecast of $170.00.

18 Wall Street equities research 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 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" IBM shares.

According to analysts, International Business Machines's stock has a predicted downside of -3.54% 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 BMO Capital Markets, Citigroup, Erste Group Bank, Jefferies Financial Group, KGI Securities, Morgan Stanley, Royal Bank of Canada, 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 2.50 while the average consensus rating score for "computer and technology" companies is 2.65. Learn more on how IBM compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:IBM) was last updated on 5/22/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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