International Business Machines (IBM) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$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

Moderate Buy

Based on 18 Analyst Ratings

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

Type	Current 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% Downside	4.37% 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.

IBM Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

International Business Machines Stock vs. The Competition

Type	International Business Machines	Computer and Technology Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.50	2.65	2.54
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-3.54% Downside	119.27% Upside	15.95% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent IBM News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
5/15/2025	Royal Bank of Canada 3 of 5 stars	Matthew Swanson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$276.00 ➝ $285.00	+7.23%
5/10/2025	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform
5/7/2025	Wedbush 3 of 5 stars	D. Ives Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$300.00 ➝ $300.00	+19.03%
4/24/2025	KGI Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Rob Chang Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target	Hold	$242.00	+5.54%
4/24/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Erik Woodring Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$237.00 ➝ $233.00	+1.80%
4/23/2025	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Hold ➝ Hold
4/23/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	David Vogt Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Sell ➝ Sell	$160.00 ➝ $170.00	-31.39%
4/23/2025	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform
3/17/2025	Erste Group Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	H. Engel Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
2/11/2025	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Param Singh Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$320.00	+28.54%
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2/5/2025	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy
1/30/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Brian Essex Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$233.00 ➝ $244.00	-5.51%
1/30/2025	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Wamsi Mohan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$260.00 ➝ $270.00	+5.39%
1/3/2025	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$210.00 ➝ $215.00	-3.17%
10/16/2024	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$205.00 ➝ $246.00	+5.77%
10/3/2024	Bernstein Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$185.00 ➝ $210.00	-5.25%
10/2/2024	DZ Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$215.00	-1.99%
9/11/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$215.00 ➝ $240.00	+17.23%
7/26/2024	Hsbc Global Res Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	P. Kanumuri Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Moderate Sell
5/2/2024	BNP Paribas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Underperform	$145.00	-11.78%
1/19/2024	Evercore Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	In-Line ➝ Outperform	$165.00 ➝ $200.00	+17.01%
1/5/2024	Societe Generale Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Hold ➝ 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

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

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.

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International Business Machines (IBM) Stock Forecast & Price Target