NYSE · IBM
Technology · Information Technology Services
$235.59
Down-$3.13 (-1.33%)
Updated Aug 31, 2026, 1:53 PM
SID Score
6.0/10
Composite research score
Smart Money
64/100
Neutral
Price performance
1M range · 20 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
IBM closed at $235.59 after 20 trading sessions, up 4.10% for the selected period.
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | $238.30 | $239.08 | $235.09 | $235.59 | 3.95M |
| Aug 27, 2026 | $232.80 | $240.8065 | $231.45 | $238.79 | 5.51M |
| Aug 26, 2026 | $230.70 | $234.23 | $228.96 | $229.87 | 4.63M |
| Aug 25, 2026 | $230.00 | $234.435 | $229.51 | $234.19 | 3.02M |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $234.37 | $234.49 | $230.47 | $231.04 | 4.09M |
| Aug 21, 2026 | $233.71 | $238.72 | $233.12 | $235.68 | 3.89M |
| Aug 20, 2026 | $236.00 | $237.50 | $233.03 | $233.69 | 4.99M |
| Aug 19, 2026 | $232.26 | $238.615 | $230.51 | $237.16 | 5.34M |
| Aug 18, 2026 | $229.73 | $234.4499 | $229.415 | $232.67 | 4.65M |
| Aug 17, 2026 | $231.59 | $233.65 | $227.40 | $228.85 | 7.56M |
| Aug 14, 2026 | $238.37 | $239.15 | $233.73 | $234.32 | 4.52M |
| Aug 13, 2026 | $238.92 | $239.71 | $233.61 | $237.14 | 5.4M |
| Aug 12, 2026 | $236.95 | $237.46 | $231.68 | $235.98 | 5.7M |
| Aug 11, 2026 | $236.31 | $241.80 | $235.44 | $238.42 | 4.47M |
| Aug 10, 2026 | $235.00 | $240.735 | $234.13 | $236.31 | 7.35M |
| Aug 7, 2026 | $235.38 | $237.315 | $232.72 | $237.28 | 4.76M |
| Aug 6, 2026 | $229.61 | $234.47 | $228.44 | $233.43 | 4.25M |
| Aug 5, 2026 | $236.10 | $238.9627 | $233.46 | $235.92 | 5.73M |
| Aug 4, 2026 | $224.76 | $235.31 | $223.30 | $235.15 | 7.54M |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $228.33 | $228.55 | $224.87 | $226.31 | 8.11M |
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Company profile and research snapshot.
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.
Visit company websiteConsensus and target data currently published for this company.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | Citigroup | Buy | — |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Susquehanna | Neutral | — |
| Jul 23, 2026 | RBC Capital | Outperform | — |
| Jul 23, 2026 | BMO Capital | Market Perform | — |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Equal-Weight | — |
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Yahoo · Aug 29, 2026
On August 24, International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) introduced its next-generation dual-architecture processor for IBM Z and LinuxONE, the first processor milestone to emerge from a relationship with Arm Holdings plc (NASDAQ:ARM) announced in April. The new chip will enable companies to run operating systems and applications on both IBM’s custom compute platform and the […]
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International Business Machines Corporation shares closed at $235.59, reflecting a daily decline of approximately 1.10%, per SID market data. Over the trailing one-month period, IBM gained 6.25%, but the broader trend shows weakness with a three-month decline of 20.89% and a one-year drop of 22.15%, according to Massive/Polygon data. The stock is currently trading below both its 50-day moving average of $243.77 and its 200-day moving average of $257.77, indicating sustained downward pressure across multiple timeframes. The 14-day relative strength index registers at 49.3, placing IBM in neutral momentum territory and neither overbought nor oversold. IBM's beta of 0.689 reflects lower volatility relative to the broader market. Average daily trading volume stands at approximately 5.25 million shares, and the company's market capitalization is roughly $290.3 billion, maintaining its position among the largest technology firms globally.
IBM currently trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 36.68, which represents a premium valuation relative to broader market averages, per SID market data. The PEG ratio stands at 1.03, suggesting the stock's earnings growth rate roughly aligns with its P/E multiple, placing it near fair value on a growth-adjusted basis. The price-to-book ratio registers at 10.39, reflecting significant intangible asset value on the balance sheet, consistent with IBM's strategic pivot toward hybrid cloud and artificial intelligence offerings. According to SEC filings, IBM maintains a dividend yield of approximately 2.16%, providing income-oriented investors with a steady return component. Within the technology sector, IBM's valuation metrics indicate the market is pricing in expectations of continued revenue transformation and margin expansion. The combination of a moderate PEG ratio and above-average dividend yield positions IBM as a hybrid growth-and-income holding within large-cap technology portfolios.
IBM's composite smart money score stands at 64 out of 100, generating a neutral signal overall, per SID market data. Institutional ownership scores a perfect 25 out of 25, indicating substantial and sustained positioning by large asset managers and mutual funds, according to 13F institutional filings. Congressional trading activity registers at 17.5 out of 25, suggesting notable interest from members of Congress in recent disclosure periods. Insider activity scores a more modest 9.5 out of 25; however, SEC Form 4 filings reveal 20 insider transactions over the last 90 days, with 15 purchases compared to just 5 sales. This three-to-one buy-to-sell ratio indicates that corporate insiders have been net buyers during the recent price decline. Dark pool activity scores 11.8 out of 25, reflecting moderate off-exchange institutional trading interest. The divergence between strong institutional conviction and the neutral composite score suggests mixed signals across different smart money categories, warranting continued monitoring of insider purchase trends.
IBM has delivered mixed earnings results over recent quarters, according to company earnings reports. In the most recent quarter reported on July 22, 2026, IBM posted earnings per share of $2.93 against analyst estimates of $3.02, resulting in a negative surprise of $0.09. This miss followed three consecutive quarters of beats: the April 2026 quarter produced EPS of $1.91 versus estimates of $1.81, the January 2026 quarter delivered $4.52 against $4.31 expected, and the September 2025 quarter reported $2.65 versus estimates of $2.47. The January quarter's $0.21 positive surprise represented the largest beat in the trailing four-quarter period, per analyst estimates. The sequential pattern shows IBM's earnings surprise momentum shifted from positive to negative in the most recent reporting period. Cumulative EPS across the last four quarters totaled $12.01, underpinning the stock's current trailing P/E multiple of 36.68.
Wall Street analysts maintain a range of ratings on IBM following the most recent earnings report, according to Wall Street analyst reports. On July 24, 2026, Citigroup reiterated its Buy rating, representing the most bullish stance among recent coverage updates. On the same date, Susquehanna maintained its Neutral rating, per SID consensus data. On July 23, 2026, RBC Capital reiterated an Outperform rating, while BMO Capital maintained Market Perform and Morgan Stanley held its Equal-Weight position. Notably, none of the five recent analyst actions involved a rating change, as all firms reiterated their prior assessments. The distribution reflects a split consensus: two firms hold constructive ratings of Buy or Outperform, while three maintain neutral-equivalent positions. The absence of any downgrades following IBM's earnings miss of $0.09 per share suggests analysts view the shortfall as temporary rather than structurally concerning. No analyst issued a sell-equivalent rating in the most recent coverage cycle.
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