Fort Washington Investment Advisors Inc. OH Has $84.18 Million Stake in International Business Machines Corporation $IBM

Fort Washington Investment Advisors Inc. OH reduced its position in shares of International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) by 4.4% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 298,345 shares of the technology company’s stock after selling 13,573 shares during the period. Fort Washington Investment Advisors Inc. OH’s holdings in International Business Machines were worth $84,181,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Norges Bank bought a new stake in shares of International Business Machines in the second quarter valued at about $2,011,122,000. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its stake in International Business Machines by 2.1% in the 2nd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 95,051,475 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $28,019,274,000 after purchasing an additional 1,913,708 shares in the last quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in International Business Machines by 27,928.2% in the 2nd quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,903,116 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $561,001,000 after purchasing an additional 1,896,326 shares during the period. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC grew its position in shares of International Business Machines by 6.5% during the 1st quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 8,636,725 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $2,147,608,000 after purchasing an additional 524,633 shares in the last quarter. Finally, VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al bought a new position in shares of International Business Machines during the second quarter worth approximately $133,771,000. 58.96% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Stores Impacting International Business Machines

Here are the key news stories impacting International Business Machines this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts argue IBM’s diversified quantum roadmap and steady progress could give Big Tech an edge vs. pure-play quantum names in 2026 — a strategic positioning that supports long-term growth expectations. 2026 Big Tech Quantum Bets
• Positive Sentiment: IBM expanded its AI footprint with a partnership to deliver AI-powered learning tools (Pearson), reinforcing revenue diversification in AI-enabled services and enterprise solutions. Can IBM’s AI Investments Secure Future Market Leadership?
• Positive Sentiment: IBM was highlighted in lists of attractive high-yield S&P 500 stocks for 2026, which can attract income-focused investors and support demand for the shares. Top 5 High-Yield S&P 500 Stocks to Buy for 2026
• Positive Sentiment: Market commentators (including Jim Cramer) continue to describe IBM as undervalued despite recent gains, a narrative that can support further buying interest. Jim Cramer on IBM
• Positive Sentiment: Regional demand signals: reports of growing AI adoption in Indonesia’s manufacturing highlight incremental enterprise deals and geographic expansion for IBM’s software and services. IBM Sees Growing AI Adoption in Indonesia
• Neutral Sentiment: Former CEO and chairman Louis (Lou) Gerstner, credited with turning around IBM in the 1990s, died at 83; widespread obituaries (NYT/WSJ/Reuters) are generating headlines and reminiscence about the company’s legacy but are unlikely to affect near-term fundamentals. Louis V. Gerstner, Who Revived a Faltering IBM in the ’90s, Dies at 83

International Business Machines Stock Up 0.1%

IBM stock opened at $305.36 on Tuesday. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $304.06 and a 200-day moving average price of $281.03. International Business Machines Corporation has a 12 month low of $214.50 and a 12 month high of $324.90. The company has a current ratio of 0.93, a quick ratio of 0.89 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.97. The stock has a market capitalization of $285.43 billion, a P/E ratio of 36.53, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.04 and a beta of 0.69.

International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, October 22nd. The technology company reported $2.65 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.45 by $0.20. The company had revenue of $16.33 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $16.10 billion. International Business Machines had a net margin of 12.09% and a return on equity of 37.76%. The firm’s revenue was up 9.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $2.30 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that International Business Machines Corporation will post 10.78 EPS for the current fiscal year.

International Business Machines Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, December 10th. Stockholders of record on Monday, November 10th were issued a dividend of $1.68 per share. The ex-dividend date was Monday, November 10th. This represents a $6.72 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.2%. International Business Machines’s dividend payout ratio is 80.38%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

IBM has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. Oppenheimer started coverage on shares of International Business Machines in a research report on Friday, November 21st. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $360.00 price target for the company. UBS Group reaffirmed a “sell” rating on shares of International Business Machines in a report on Tuesday, December 9th. Bank of America upped their target price on International Business Machines from $310.00 to $315.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 23rd. BMO Capital Markets increased their target price on International Business Machines from $300.00 to $305.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a report on Thursday, October 23rd. Finally, Weiss Ratings upgraded International Business Machines from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a research report on Saturday, October 25th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have given a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, International Business Machines has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $293.38.

International Business Machines Company Profile

International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is a global technology and consulting company headquartered in Armonk, New York. Founded in 1911 as the Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company (CTR) and renamed IBM in 1924, the company has evolved from early electromechanical machines to a diversified technology provider serving enterprises and governments worldwide. IBM is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol IBM.

IBM’s principal businesses encompass cloud computing and software, infrastructure and systems, consulting and technology services, and research and development.