International Business Machines Corporation (CH:IBM)
NYSE:IBM
IBM Stock Chart & Stats
CHF195.60
CHF0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
CHF195.60
CHF0.00(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeCHF135.00 - CHF257.54
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)11.00
Market Cap
CHF188.95B
Enterprise ValueCHF305.56B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)CHF11.78B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)CHF69.80B
Price to Earnings (P/E)21.7
Beta0.33
Next Earnings
Jul 22, 2026EPS Estimate
2.39Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)11.51
Shares Outstanding939,885,250
10 Day Avg. Volume0
30 Day Avg. Volume11
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.35
Price to Book (P/B)8.46
Price to Sales (P/S)4.09
P/FCF Ratio23.86
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
CHF242.16Price Target Upside23.80% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering18
EPS Forecast (FY)9.88
Revenue Forecast (FY)CHF56.82B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Free Cash FlowSustained, high free cash flow generation provides durable financial flexibility: it supports continued R&D and quantum investments, funds dividends and buybacks, and can be deployed to pay down debt or absorb cyclical weakness. FCF roughly matches earnings (TTM ~0.93x), indicating earnings quality backed by cash.
Software & Hybrid Cloud MomentumRecurring software revenue and rising ARR reflect stickier, higher-margin revenue that underpins sustainable growth. Red Hat/OpenShift adoption and expanding ARR create platform lock-in, driving predictable renewals and cross-sell of AI/cloud services across large enterprise and government customers.
Productivity-driven Margin ExpansionMeaningful, repeatable productivity savings and demonstrated margin expansion improve structural profitability. Cost efficiencies free resources for strategic reinvestment (AI, software, quantum) while supporting operating leverage, making margin gains more durable even amid modest top-line growth.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageHigh leverage materially reduces financial flexibility and raises refinancing risk if rates or credit spreads widen. With operating cash flow covering only ~0.34x of total debt, the balance sheet constrains large discretionary investments, limits M&A firepower, and increases vulnerability to prolonged revenue or margin weakness.
Subdued Organic Revenue GrowthA low organic growth profile in a mature enterprise market limits scalability and the company’s ability to lift returns solely through top-line expansion. Reliance on product mix shifts and inorganic deals to hit growth targets increases execution risk and makes durable EPS improvement dependent on sustained software/AI adoption.
Acquisition Dilution & Investment HeadwindsThe Confluent acquisition raises near-term dilution and integration risk while simultaneous increases in taxes, CapEx and interest expense pressure free cash flow. This combination slows deleveraging and forces management to balance integration investments, productivity targets, and capital-return commitments under tighter cash constraints.
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IBM FAQ
What was International Business Machines Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
International Business Machines Corporation lowest stock price was CHF135.00 and its highest was CHF257.54 in the past 12 months.
What is International Business Machines Corporation’s market cap?
International Business Machines Corporation’s market cap is CHF188.95B.
When is International Business Machines Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
International Business Machines Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 22, 2026 which is in 30 days.
How were International Business Machines Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
International Business Machines Corporation released its earnings results on Apr 22, 2026. The company reported CHF1.518 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of CHF1.437 by CHF0.08.
Is International Business Machines Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts International Business Machines Corporation’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does International Business Machines Corporation pay dividends?
International Business Machines Corporation does not currently pay dividends.
What is International Business Machines Corporation’s EPS estimate?
International Business Machines Corporation’s EPS estimate is 2.39.
How many shares outstanding does International Business Machines Corporation have?
International Business Machines Corporation has 939,885,250 shares outstanding.
What happened to International Business Machines Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
International Business Machines Corporation reported an EPS of CHF1.518 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of CHF1.437. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -7.177%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of International Business Machines Corporation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CH:IBM
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
CHF242.16 (23.80% Upside)
CHF242.16 (23.80% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CH:IBM Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 59%
Bearish news 40%
Bearish news 40%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-9.79%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
35.54%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
7.25%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
International Business Machines Corporation
International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) delivers comprehensive technology solutions and services across the globe. The company's operations are structured into four primary segments: Software, Consulting, Infrastructure, and Financing. The Software division provides hybrid cloud platforms and a range of software offerings, including Red Hat's enterprise open-source solutions. It also develops software for business automation, AIOps and management, integration, and application servers, in addition to data and artificial intelligence tools. This segment further supplies security software and services for threat, data, and identity management, and offers critical transaction processing software that supports essential on-premise workloads for industries such as banking, airlines, and retail. The Consulting arm delivers business transformation services, which encompass strategy development, business process design and operational improvements, data and analytics insights, and system integration. It additionally provides technology consulting and specialized application and cloud platform services. IBM's Infrastructure segment offers both on-premises and cloud-based server and storage solutions, specifically tailored for clients' crucial and regulated operations. It also extends support and solutions for hybrid cloud infrastructure, alongside remanufacturing and remarketing services for used equipment. The Financing segment provides various financial services, such as leasing, installment payment plans, loan financing, and short-term working capital solutions. Originally established in 1911 as the Computing-Tabulating-Recording Co., the company is now known as International Business Machines Corporation and maintains its headquarters in Armonk, New York.
IBM Company Deck
IBM Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call portrays a predominantly positive operational and financial performance: broad-based revenue growth (6%), strong software and data momentum (software +8%, data +16%, ARR +10%), record first-quarter free cash flow (+13%), and margin expansion (operating pretax margin +140 bps). Strategic moves (Confluent close, Red Hat/OpenShift scale, IBM Z AI capabilities, IBM Bob GA, quantum progress) reinforce the software-led, hybrid cloud and AI narrative. Near-term negatives are manageable: consulting margin softness, an expected low-single-digit decline in infrastructure revenue for the year, Confluent-related dilution (~$600M) and macro/supply chain uncertainties that prompted conservative guidance posture. On balance, the positive metrics, clear AI-driven demand tailwinds, and reiterated 5%+ revenue and ~$1B free cash flow growth guidance outweigh the listed challenges.View all CH:IBM earnings summariesIBM Revenue Breakdown
10.85% Hybrid Cloud
11.45% Automation
9.33% Data
12.74% Transaction Processing
17.08% Strategy and Technology
14.09% Intelligent Operations
15.72% Hybrid Infrastructure
7.55% Infrastructure Support
1.09% Financing
0.09% Other
IBM Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
CHF242.16
▲(23.80% Upside)
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