International Business Machines Corporation $IBM Shares Sold by Capitolis Liquid Global Markets LLC

Capitolis Liquid Global Markets LLC lessened its position in International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) by 51.6% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 112,500 shares of the technology company’s stock after selling 120,000 shares during the period. Capitolis Liquid Global Markets LLC’s holdings in International Business Machines were worth $33,324,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other large investors have also modified their holdings of IBM. Family CFO Inc acquired a new stake in shares of International Business Machines in the 4th quarter worth about $25,000. Basepoint Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in shares of International Business Machines in the 4th quarter worth about $25,000. SWAN Capital LLC acquired a new stake in shares of International Business Machines in the 3rd quarter worth about $28,000. Joseph Group Capital Management acquired a new position in International Business Machines during the 4th quarter valued at about $28,000. Finally, Cornerstone Financial Management LLC acquired a new position in International Business Machines during the 4th quarter valued at about $28,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 58.96% of the company’s stock.

International Business Machines Stock Down 3.2%

International Business Machines stock opened at $262.04 on Thursday. International Business Machines Corporation has a 52 week low of $212.34 and a 52 week high of $332.46. The company has a current ratio of 0.80, a quick ratio of 0.76 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.75. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $251.20 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $269.32. The stock has a market cap of $246.29 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.17, a PEG ratio of 2.81 and a beta of 0.67.

International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April 22nd. The technology company reported $1.91 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.81 by $0.10. International Business Machines had a net margin of 15.61% and a return on equity of 37.23%. The company had revenue of $15.92 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $15.60 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $1.60 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 9.5% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts expect that International Business Machines Corporation will post 12.38 EPS for the current fiscal year.

International Business Machines Increases Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, June 10th. Stockholders of record on Friday, May 8th were given a dividend of $1.69 per share. This is a positive change from International Business Machines’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.68. The ex-dividend date was Friday, May 8th. This represents a $6.76 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.6%. International Business Machines’s payout ratio is 59.77%.

More International Business Machines News

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

• Positive Sentiment: IBM highlighted a new global study showing enterprises are struggling with AI dependencies and sovereignty, underscoring demand for IBM’s governance, security, and hybrid-cloud offerings. IBM Study: Limited Control and Rising Dependencies Leave Enterprises Exposed in the Age of AI
• Positive Sentiment: IBM and Cirata expanded their alliance with an OEM deal for the Symphony data platform, aimed at easing AI data bottlenecks and improving large-scale data movement for enterprise AI workflows. IBM (IBM) Launches Big Replicate With Cirata To Tackle AI Data Bottlenecks
• Positive Sentiment: Apptio, an IBM company, launched new AI-powered capabilities to help customers turn technology spending into measurable business outcomes, reinforcing IBM’s software and optimization story. Apptio Unveils Conversational Insights and New Suite of AI-Powered Capabilities
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts published fresh commentary on IBM, including valuation-focused coverage and a rating upgrade, which may help sentiment but does not appear tied to a major business catalyst. Analysts Offer Insights on Technology Companies: International Business Machines (IBM) and Interlink Electronics (LINK)
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader market weakness after the Fed’s policy update could weigh on IBM along with other large-cap stocks, even though it is not IBM-specific. Nasdaq, US stocks slide as Fed forecasts possible rate hike
• Negative Sentiment: IBM also faced some caution from articles suggesting the stock had recently fallen meaningfully from prior highs, which may reflect lingering valuation concerns despite the AI optimism. Buy, Hold, or Sell: IBM Just Shed 16% Is It a Clear Buy at $268?

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities analysts have commented on the stock. Wedbush set a $350.00 target price on shares of International Business Machines in a research note on Tuesday, June 2nd. Oppenheimer lowered their target price on shares of International Business Machines from $380.00 to $320.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, April 16th. Roth Mkm reissued a “buy” rating on shares of International Business Machines in a research note on Wednesday, June 3rd. Needham & Company LLC assumed coverage on shares of International Business Machines in a research note on Wednesday, June 3rd. They set a “buy” rating on the stock. Finally, Wall Street Zen cut shares of International Business Machines from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research note on Saturday, June 13th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $304.17.

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.