Tema Etfs LLC Invests $5 Million in International Business Machines Corporation $IBM

Tema Etfs LLC purchased a new stake in shares of International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 17,720 shares of the technology company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,000,000.

Other hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Lifestyle Asset Management Inc. raised its holdings in International Business Machines by 1.7% in the second quarter. Lifestyle Asset Management Inc. now owns 2,144 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $632,000 after buying an additional 36 shares during the last quarter. Whelan Financial increased its position in shares of International Business Machines by 2.4% during the second quarter. Whelan Financial now owns 1,525 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $450,000 after acquiring an additional 36 shares in the last quarter. Ignite Planners LLC raised its holdings in International Business Machines by 0.9% in the 2nd quarter. Ignite Planners LLC now owns 3,964 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $1,133,000 after acquiring an additional 36 shares during the last quarter. Vishria Bird Financial Group LLC lifted its position in International Business Machines by 3.0% in the 3rd quarter. Vishria Bird Financial Group LLC now owns 1,230 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $347,000 after acquiring an additional 36 shares in the last quarter. Finally, TI Trust Inc. boosted its stake in International Business Machines by 0.8% during the 3rd quarter. TI Trust Inc. now owns 4,492 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $1,267,000 after purchasing an additional 37 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 58.96% of the company’s stock.

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

International Business Machines Price Performance

NYSE IBM opened at $304.36 on Monday. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $303.55 and a 200-day moving average price of $281.90. International Business Machines Corporation has a 52 week low of $214.50 and a 52 week high of $324.90. The company has a quick ratio of 0.89, a current ratio of 0.93 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.97. The firm has a market capitalization of $284.49 billion, a P/E ratio of 36.41, a PEG ratio of 2.82 and a beta of 0.70.

International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) last announced its 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. International Business Machines had a net margin of 12.09% and a return on equity of 37.76%. The company had revenue of $16.33 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $16.10 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $2.30 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 9.1% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities research analysts anticipate that International Business Machines Corporation will post 10.78 earnings per share for the current year.

International Business Machines Announces Dividend

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

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research firms have recently weighed in on IBM. Bank of America boosted their price target on International Business Machines from $310.00 to $315.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 23rd. Weiss Ratings raised International Business Machines from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a research report on Saturday, October 25th. Oppenheimer initiated coverage on shares of International Business Machines in a research note on Friday, November 21st. They set an “outperform” rating and a $360.00 target price on the stock. Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated a “market perform” rating on shares of International Business Machines in a research note on Wednesday, December 10th. Finally, Erste Group Bank upgraded shares of International Business Machines from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, December 5th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have issued a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, International Business Machines has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $301.85.

International Business Machines 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.