IBM reports Q1 adjusted EPS $1.60, consensus $1.43

Reports Q1 revenue $14.54B, consensus $14.39B. “We exceeded expectations for revenue, profitability and free cash flow in the quarter, led by strength across our Software portfolio. There continues to be strong demand for generative AI and our book of business stands at more than $6 billion inception-to-date, up more than $1 billion in the quarter,” said Arvind Krishna, IBM (IBM) chairman, president and chief executive officer. “We remain bullish on the long-term growth opportunities for technology and the global economy. While the macroeconomic environment is fluid, based on what we know today, we are maintaining our full-year expectations for revenue growth and free cash flow.”