Rating Change
Truist Securities analysts initiated coverage on International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) with a rating of Hold on October 09, 2026.
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Truist Securities Initiates Coverage on International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) with Hold
Truist Securities analysts initiated coverage on International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) with a rating of Hold on October 09, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) · new coverage
- Firm
- Truist Securities
- Rating
- Hold
- Price at event
- $227.13
- Market capitalization
- $290.3B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Truist Securities initiated Hold coverage on IBM on October 9, 2026, as the stock trades at $227.13 with a $290.3B market cap.
Market Context
International Business Machines Corporation operates in the Technology sector. The stock currently trades at $227.13 with a market capitalization of $290.3B. The stock has declined 25.4% over the past 52 weeks.
Analyst coverage from Truist Securities provides professional research and price targets that many institutional investors reference when making allocation decisions. The consensus of analyst opinions — along with the range of price targets — helps frame market expectations for International Business Machines Corporation.
Analyst ratings and price targets are one input among many for investment decisions. Historical studies show that consensus analyst recommendations have mixed predictive power on their own, but significant changes in consensus — such as multiple upgrades or downgrades in a short period — can be more meaningful signals.
Recent Analyst Activity for International Business Machines Corporation
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 4 Buy, 6 Hold, 0 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 09, 2026 | Truist Securities | Hold | N/A |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Susquehanna | Neutral | N/A |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Citigroup | Buy | N/A |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Susquehanna | Neutral | N/A |
| Jul 23, 2026 | RBC Capital | Outperform | N/A |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Hold rating mean for IBM?
A rating of Hold from Truist Securities reflects the analyst's outlook on International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
Where can I find more analyst ratings?
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