Trajan Wealth LLC Invests $8.11 Million in International Business Machines Corporation $IBM

Trajan Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) during the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund acquired 28,847 shares of the technology company’s stock, valued at approximately $8,112,000.

Several other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in IBM. Basepoint Wealth LLC purchased a new position in shares of International Business Machines in the fourth quarter worth about $25,000. Portus Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in International Business Machines in the 1st quarter worth approximately $26,000. Harborfront Financial Group LLC bought a new position in International Business Machines in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $27,000. Cornerstone Financial Management LLC purchased a new position in International Business Machines in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Finally, Hara Capital LLC purchased a new stake in shares of International Business Machines during the second quarter worth $28,000. 58.96% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Activity at International Business Machines

In other news, SVP Robert Thomas sold 25,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, August 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $230.32, for a total transaction of $5,758,000.00. Following the transaction, the senior vice president directly owned 47,800 shares in the company, valued at approximately $11,009,296. This represents a 34.34% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Company insiders own 0.27% of the company’s stock.

International Business Machines Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:IBM opened at $232.02 on Wednesday. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $239.81 and its 200-day moving average price is $246.65. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.63, a current ratio of 0.79 and a quick ratio of 0.74. The firm has a market capitalization of $218.59 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.59, a PEG ratio of 2.24 and a beta of 0.71. International Business Machines Corporation has a one year low of $199.19 and a one year high of $332.46.

International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, July 22nd. The technology company reported $2.93 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $2.93. International Business Machines had a net margin of 15.52% and a return on equity of 35.65%. The company had revenue of $17.16 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $17.46 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $2.80 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 1.1% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that International Business Machines Corporation will post 12.33 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

International Business Machines Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 10th. Stockholders of record on Monday, August 10th will be issued a $1.69 dividend. This represents a $6.76 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.9%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, August 10th. International Business Machines’s dividend payout ratio is presently 59.98%.

Key Stories Impacting International Business Machines

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

• Positive Sentiment: IBM, Cleveland Clinic and Japan’s RIKEN advanced to the finals for the 2026 ACM Gordon Bell Prize after using quantum and classical computing to model a 12,635-atom protein. The achievement highlights IBM’s potential in quantum-centric supercomputing and life-sciences research. Cleveland Clinic, RIKEN and IBM Team Advance to Finals for 2026 ACM Gordon Bell Prize
• Positive Sentiment: An Evercore ISI analyst argued that IBM’s quantum-computing initiatives are effectively being valued at little or nothing in the current stock price, suggesting potential upside if the technology advances commercially. Is IBM’s selloff an opportunity? Here’s one case for the beaten-down stock.
• Neutral Sentiment: IBM shares were reported slightly higher ahead of the latest session, but the update offered no new fundamental catalyst. A separate comparison of IBM and Applied Digital focused on financial metrics rather than a specific IBM business development. IBM stock heads into the open after a 0.08 percent gain
• Negative Sentiment: The main pressure remains concern over a slowdown in IBM Z product activity. The resulting selloff prompted a securities-law investigation announcement, reinforcing investor worries about demand and execution in IBM’s core infrastructure business. IBM Shares Fall Following IBM Z Product Slowdown
• Negative Sentiment: Evercore warned that capital moving into anticipated AI initial public offerings could lead investors to sell existing holdings, placing IBM among stocks vulnerable to portfolio rotation. Evercore Warns AI IPOs Could Pressure IBM

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities analysts have recently weighed in on the company. Barclays reduced their price target on International Business Machines from $288.00 to $262.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, July 23rd. Bank of America raised their target price on International Business Machines from $315.00 to $330.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, July 6th. HSBC set a $175.00 target price on International Business Machines and gave the company a “reduce” rating in a report on Thursday, July 16th. Craig Hallum started coverage on shares of International Business Machines in a research report on Wednesday, August 19th. They issued a “buy” rating for the company. Finally, KeyCorp cut shares of International Business Machines to a “sector weight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, June 23rd. Sixteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $265.90.

About International Business Machines

International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is a global technology and consulting company that provides enterprise-focused hardware, software and services. Its offerings include hybrid cloud solutions, artificial intelligence, data and automation software, cybersecurity tools, IT infrastructure and technology consulting.

IBM develops and supports enterprise systems such as IBM Z mainframes, Power servers and storage products. Its software portfolio includes Red Hat hybrid cloud technologies, the watsonx platform for artificial intelligence and data management, application integration tools and cybersecurity solutions.