International Business Machines Corp [NYSE: IBM] gained 2.29% on the last trading session, reaching $265.0 price per share at the time.
International Business Machines Corp represents 931.52 million in outstanding shares, while the company has a total market value of $246.85 billion with the latest information. IBM stock price has been found in the range of $256.8004 to $265.23.
If compared to the average trading volume of 4.72M shares, IBM reached a trading volume of 4952356 in the most recent trading day, which is why market watchdogs consider the stock to be active.
Here is what top equities market gurus are saying about International Business Machines Corp [IBM]:
Based on careful and fact-backed analyses by Wall Street experts, the current consensus on the target price for IBM shares is $286.12 per share. Analysis on target price and performance of stocks is usually carefully studied by market experts, and the current Wall Street consensus on IBM stock is a recommendation set at 2.52. This rating represents a strong Buy recommendation, on the scale from 1 to 5, where 5 would mean strong sell, 4 represents Sell, 3 is Hold, and 2 indicates Buy.
Bernstein have made an estimate for International Business Machines Corp shares, keeping their opinion on the stock as Mkt Perform, with their previous recommendation back on September 16, 2025. The new note on the price target was released on August 14, 2025, representing the official price target for International Business Machines Corp stock. Previously, the target price had yet another raise to $320, while Oppenheimer analysts kept a Outperform rating on IBM stock.
The Price to Book ratio for the last quarter was 8.97, with the Price to Cash per share for the same quarter was set at 16.67. Price to Free Cash Flow for IBM in the course of the last twelve months was 20.17 with Quick ratio for the last quarter at 0.84.
Trading performance analysis for IBM stock
International Business Machines Corp [IBM] gain into the green zone at the end of the last week, gaining into a positive trend and gaining by 3.11. With this latest performance, IBM shares gained by 9.83% in over the last four-week period, additionally plugging by 5.04% over the last 6 months – not to mention a rise of 20.55% in the past year of trading.
International Business Machines Corp [IBM]: A deeper dive into fundamental analysis
Operating Margin for any stock indicates how profitable investing would be, and International Business Machines Corp [IBM] shares currently have an operating margin of 18.53% and a Gross Margin at 56.94%. International Business Machines Corp’s Net Margin is presently recorded at 9.11%.
International Business Machines Corp (IBM) Capital Structure & Debt Analysis
According to recent financial data for International Business Machines Corp. ( IBM), the Return on Equity (ROE) stands at 22.73%, reflecting robust shareholder value creation. The Return on Assets (ROA) is 4.15%, reflecting the company’s efficiency in generating profits from its assets. Additionally, International Business Machines Corp’s Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is 6.83%, showcasing its effectiveness in deploying capital for earnings.
International Business Machines Corp (IBM) Efficiency & Liquidity Metrics
Based on International Business Machines Corp’s (IBM) latest financial statements, the Debt-to-Equity Ratio is 2.46%, indicating its reliance on debt financing relative to shareholder equity.
International Business Machines Corp (IBM) Efficiency & Liquidity Metrics
From an operational efficiency perspective, International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) effectively leverages its workforce, generating an average of $19870.48 per employee. The company’s liquidity position is robust, with a Current Ratio of 0.88% and a Quick Ratio of 0.84%, indicating strong ability to cover short-term liabilities.
International Business Machines Corp [IBM]: An earnings per share (EPS) analysis
With the latest financial reports released by the company, International Business Machines Corp posted 2.3/share EPS, while the average EPS was predicted by analysts to be reported at 2.23/share. When compared, the two values demonstrate that the company surpassed the estimates by a Surprise Factor of 0.07. The progress of the company may be observed through the prism of EPS growth rate, while Wall Street analysts are focusing on predicting the 5-year EPS growth rate for IBM. When it comes to the mentioned value, analysts are expecting to see the 5-year EPS growth rate for International Business Machines Corp go to 7.15%.
An analysis of Institutional ownership at International Business Machines Corp [IBM]
There are presently around $65.15%, or 65.23%% of IBM stock, in the hands of institutional investors. The top three institutional holders of IBM stocks are: VANGUARD GROUP INC with ownership of 89.13 million shares, which is approximately 9.6855%. BLACKROCK INC., holding 75.37 million shares of the stock with an approximate value of $$13.04 billion in IBM stocks shares; and BLACKROCK INC., currently with $$9.42 billion in IBM stock with ownership which is approximately 5.9189%.
