New York State Teachers Retirement System Reduces Holdings in International Business Machines Corporation $IBM

New York State Teachers Retirement System lowered its position in International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) by 0.4% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 740,102 shares of the technology company’s stock after selling 2,703 shares during the quarter. New York State Teachers Retirement System owned about 0.08% of International Business Machines worth $208,827,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Family CFO Inc purchased a new position in shares of International Business Machines in the second quarter worth about $25,000. Winnow Wealth LLC bought a new position in International Business Machines in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $27,000. Highline Wealth Partners LLC grew its stake in International Business Machines by 85.0% in the 2nd quarter. Highline Wealth Partners LLC now owns 111 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $33,000 after buying an additional 51 shares in the last quarter. Copia Wealth Management raised its holdings in International Business Machines by 57.6% during the 2nd quarter. Copia Wealth Management now owns 134 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $40,000 after acquiring an additional 49 shares during the period. Finally, Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID lifted its position in shares of International Business Machines by 48.5% during the second quarter. Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID now owns 147 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $43,000 after acquiring an additional 48 shares in the last quarter. 58.96% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Key International Business Machines News

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

• Positive Sentiment: IBM finalized its acquisition of Confluent and hit a quantum milestone, reinforcing its data-streaming and advanced-computing strategy — a clear strategic catalyst for revenue and tech leadership. IBM’s Strategic Expansion: Confluent Acquisition Finalized and Quantum Milestone Reached
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and research note that the Confluent deal should boost EBITDA and free cash flow through margin and scale improvements, supporting valuation upside and cash-return capacity. IBM’s (IBM) Confluent Deal Expected to Boost EBITDA and Free Cash Flow
• Positive Sentiment: Several analysts issued buy/upbeat commentary citing software acceleration and stronger growth prospects for 2026, which lifts investor confidence in forward earnings momentum. IBM Earns Buy Rating as Analysts See Software Acceleration Ahead in 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Preview pieces outline expectations for IBM’s next earnings report (consensus looking for continued top-line and margin progress); results that beat/confirm guidance could reinforce the current rally. Here’s What to Expect From International Business Machines’ Next Earnings Report
• Neutral Sentiment: IBM research (with the National Retail Federation) finds AI influences shoppers before store visits, supporting demand for IBM’s AI/analytics offerings in retail — a positive narrative but not an immediate revenue shock. AI Is Influencing Shoppers Before They Enter Stores, IBM Study Says
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary asks whether it’s too late to buy IBM after a strong multi-year run — discussion focuses on valuation metrics (higher P/E) versus continued growth potential. Is It Too Late To Consider Buying IBM (IBM) After Its Strong Five Year Run?
• Neutral Sentiment: Feature pieces projecting a stronger 2026 point to upside if IBM sustains software/AI momentum, but they are forward-looking and contingent on execution. IBM Stock Had a Good 2025. It Could Have an Even Better 2026.
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage of Datavault AI’s expanded collaboration with IBM highlights partner-led adoption of IBM edge/AI tech; Datavault’s own stock volatility is not a material event for IBM but signals ecosystem demand. What’s Going On With Datavault AI Stock Thursday?
• Neutral Sentiment: Reporting that Datavault shares fell after a major shareholder sale notes short-term partner-stock noise; this is relevant to the partnership narrative but not materially negative for IBM. Datavault AI (DVLT) Stock Falls Friday After Major Shareholder Dumps 14.7M Shares

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of analysts recently issued reports on IBM shares. Morgan Stanley decreased their price objective on International Business Machines from $256.00 to $252.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, October 23rd. Wall Street Zen lowered International Business Machines from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Sunday. Bank of America increased their price target on shares of International Business Machines from $310.00 to $315.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, October 23rd. Oppenheimer started coverage on shares of International Business Machines in a report on Friday, November 21st. They set an “outperform” rating and a $360.00 target price on the stock. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus increased their target price on shares of International Business Machines from $295.00 to $325.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, December 9th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have issued a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, International Business Machines presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $301.85.

International Business Machines Trading Up 0.5%

Shares of IBM opened at $304.36 on Friday. International Business Machines Corporation has a 1-year low of $214.50 and a 1-year high of $324.90. The company has a market capitalization of $284.49 billion, a P/E ratio of 36.41, a P/E/G ratio of 2.82 and a beta of 0.70. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.97, a current ratio of 0.93 and a quick ratio of 0.89. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $303.55 and its 200 day simple moving average is $281.97.

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

International Business Machines Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, December 10th. Investors of record on Monday, November 10th were issued a dividend of $1.68 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend 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 (DPR) is currently 80.38%.

About International Business Machines

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.