NASDAQ · IBM
Technology · Information Technology Services
$227.13
Up+$0.52 (+0.23%)
Updated Oct 10, 2026, 4:43 PM
SID Score
5.7/10
Composite research score
Smart Money
61/100
Neutral
Price performance · IBM
1M range · 21 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
Prices through Oct 9, 2026
IBM closed at $227.13 after 21 trading sessions, down 6.64% for the selected period.
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | $225.87 | $228.76 | $224.0501 | $227.13 | 3.35M |
| Oct 8, 2026 | $220.15 | $227.305 | $217.795 | $226.61 | 8.93M |
| Oct 7, 2026 | $221.90 | $222.41 | $218.79 | $220.51 | 3.9M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | $222.71 | $224.51 | $221.00 | $221.29 | 3.94M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $222.30 | $222.88 | $220.30 | $221.58 | 6.32M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | $225.51 | $225.915 | $221.63 | $222.64 | 7.76M |
| Oct 1, 2026 | $230.76 | $234.27 | $224.50 | $225.62 | 8.88M |
| Sep 30, 2026 | $220.70 | $222.33 | $218.60 | $219.93 | 4.57M |
| Sep 29, 2026 | $220.865 | $223.12 | $219.91 | $219.99 | 3.77M |
| Sep 28, 2026 | $222.50 | $223.1356 | $219.23 | $220.67 | 5.29M |
| Sep 25, 2026 | $226.15 | $228.99 | $225.19 | $225.51 | 4.15M |
| Sep 24, 2026 | $232.00 | $232.6168 | $226.01 | $227.06 | 4.15M |
| Sep 23, 2026 | $233.47 | $237.86 | $232.53 | $232.76 | 4.54M |
| Sep 22, 2026 | $234.47 | $236.20 | $230.08 | $231.38 | 4.81M |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $231.99 | $234.70 | $228.35 | $231.93 | 8.2M |
| Sep 18, 2026 | $237.85 | $237.89 | $229.38 | $229.55 | 13.41M |
| Sep 17, 2026 | $238.58 | $243.365 | $237.35 | $237.75 | 5.91M |
| Sep 16, 2026 | $240.50 | $243.3399 | $235.41 | $237.49 | 6.18M |
| Sep 15, 2026 | $246.19 | $251.815 | $246.15 | $248.37 | 4.52M |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $249.41 | $251.37 | $244.1201 | $249.09 | 6.82M |
| Sep 11, 2026 | $235.78 | $243.63 | $235.00 | $243.29 | 4.92M |
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Incorporated in 1911, International Business Machines, or IBM, is one of the oldest technology companies in the world. It provides software, IT consulting services, and hardware to help business customers modernize their technology workflows. IBM operates in 175 countries and employs approximately 300,000 people. The company has a robust roster of business partners to service its clients, which includes 95% of all Fortune 500 companies. IBM's products, including Red Hat, watsonx, and mainframes, handle some of the world's most important data workloads in areas like finance and retail.
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| Date | Firm | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | Truist Securities | Hold | — |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Susquehanna | Neutral | — |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Citigroup | Buy | — |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Susquehanna | Neutral | — |
| Jul 23, 2026 | RBC Capital | Outperform | — |
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IBM edged up just 0.23% today as the market digests a complex mix of positive developments and cautionary analyst commentary. While the tech giant is showcasing operational wins in consulting and quantum computing, new coverage from Truist Securities initiated at a Hold rating with a $240 price target reflects lingering skepticism about AI monetization timing and recent mainframe headwinds.
Bottom line: IBM presents a classic value trap scenario: cheap valuation paired with legitimate execution concerns around AI monetization and mainframe declines. Investors should monitor whether IBM can sustain consulting profit growth, successfully pivot to quantum and AI revenues, and whether analyst coverage begins to shift from Hold as the company proves its transformation strategy.
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International Business Machines Corporation shares closed at $227.13, declining 1.10% in the latest session, per SID market data. The stock has underperformed across multiple timeframes, falling 5.56% over the past month and 21.2% over the trailing three months. On a one-year basis, IBM has declined 25.4%, reflecting sustained selling pressure. The stock currently trades below both its 50-day moving average of $231.98 and its 200-day moving average of $248.03, according to Massive/Polygon technical data, signaling a bearish technical posture. The 14-day relative strength index registers at 45.7, indicating the stock remains in neutral territory without reaching oversold conditions. IBM's beta of 0.689 suggests lower volatility relative to the broader market. Average daily trading volume stands at approximately 5.25 million shares, while the company's market capitalization is approximately $290.3 billion.
IBM currently trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 36.68, a premium valuation for a legacy technology company undergoing a strategic pivot toward hybrid cloud and artificial intelligence, per SID market data. The PEG ratio stands at 1.03, suggesting the stock is approximately fairly valued relative to its expected earnings growth rate, according to SEC filings and consensus growth estimates. The price-to-book ratio of 10.39 reflects the company's asset-light, software-centric business model transformation. IBM offers a dividend yield of 2.16%, providing income-oriented investors with a return component amid the stock's price weakness. Within the technology sector, IBM's elevated P/E multiple relative to its modest growth profile places it at a valuation crossroads. The combination of a reasonable PEG ratio and a high absolute P/E ratio indicates the market is pricing in continued earnings acceleration from the company's strategic initiatives.
IBM's composite smart money score stands at 61 out of 100, reflecting a neutral overall signal, per SID market data. Institutional ownership conviction is notably strong, scoring a perfect 25 out of 25, indicating sustained confidence from large fund managers based on 13F institutional filings. Insider activity has been particularly noteworthy, with 14 transactions recorded over the past 90 days, according to SEC Form 4 filings. Of those transactions, 13 were purchases and only one was a sale, representing a heavily skewed buy-to-sell ratio that suggests corporate insiders view current price levels as attractive. The insider sub-score registers at 13.2 out of 25. Dark pool activity scores 12.4 out of 25, indicating moderate but not exceptional off-exchange institutional interest. Congressional trading activity scores 10.7 out of 25, showing limited engagement from elected officials. The divergence between strong institutional backing and moderate dark pool activity warrants monitoring as the stock navigates its current downtrend.
IBM's recent earnings results demonstrate a mixed trajectory, according to company earnings reports. In the most recent reported quarter ending January 2026, IBM delivered earnings per share of $4.52, exceeding the consensus estimate of $4.31 by $0.21, a positive surprise of approximately 4.9%. The following quarter saw EPS of $1.91 against an estimate of $1.81, representing another beat of $0.10. However, the July 2026 quarter marked a reversal, with IBM reporting $2.93 per share versus the $3.02 consensus estimate, a miss of $0.09. This earnings miss coincided with continued stock price weakness. Looking ahead, analysts project EPS of $2.87 for the October 2026 quarter, per analyst estimates. The pattern of two consecutive beats followed by a miss introduces uncertainty around IBM's ability to sustain earnings momentum as the company scales its hybrid cloud and AI-driven revenue streams.
Wall Street analyst sentiment on IBM reflects a cautious consensus, per SID consensus data. In the most recent action dated October 2026, Truist Securities initiated coverage with a Hold rating, according to Wall Street analyst reports. Susquehanna has maintained its Neutral stance through two consecutive reviews in July and August 2026, showing no conviction shift despite the stock's significant price decline. On the more constructive side, Citigroup maintained its Buy rating in July 2026, while RBC Capital reiterated its Outperform rating on the same date. The distribution of recent ratings skews toward caution, with two firms at Neutral or Hold, and two firms maintaining bullish positions. Notably, no analyst has downgraded IBM during this period of material stock weakness, and no new Sell ratings have emerged. The absence of upgrades during a 21.2% three-month decline suggests analysts are awaiting clearer catalysts before adjusting their outlooks upward.
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