International Business Machines Corporation $IBM Shares Purchased by CoreCap Advisors LLC

CoreCap Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) by 7.6% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 41,308 shares of the technology company’s stock after purchasing an additional 2,916 shares during the period. CoreCap Advisors LLC’s holdings in International Business Machines were worth $9,085,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of IBM. BlackRock Inc. bought a new stake in shares of International Business Machines during the 2nd quarter worth $21,586,659,000. State Street Corp raised its holdings in International Business Machines by 1.0% in the 4th quarter. State Street Corp now owns 54,996,293 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $16,290,452,000 after acquiring an additional 518,321 shares during the period. Bank of America Corp DE bought a new position in International Business Machines in the 2nd quarter worth $4,214,868,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp acquired a new position in International Business Machines during the 2nd quarter worth $2,606,782,000. Finally, UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC boosted its holdings in International Business Machines by 7.4% during the fourth quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC now owns 7,265,750 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $2,152,188,000 after acquiring an additional 503,298 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 58.96% of the company’s stock.

Insider Buying and Selling at International Business Machines

In related news, SVP Robert Thomas sold 25,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, August 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $230.32, for a total value of $5,758,000.00. Following the sale, the senior vice president owned 47,800 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $11,009,296. The trade was a 34.34% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Company insiders own 0.27% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

IBM has been the topic of several research analyst reports. Wolfe Research downgraded International Business Machines to a “peer perform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 23rd. HSBC decreased their target price on International Business Machines from $175.00 to $174.00 in a research note on Friday, July 24th. Citic Securities raised their target price on International Business Machines from $294.00 to $297.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. Jefferies Financial Group dropped their price target on International Business Machines from $320.00 to $260.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, July 21st. Finally, Robert W. Baird started coverage on International Business Machines in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. They set a “neutral” rating and a $230.00 price target for the company. Eighteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $253.52.

Trending Headlines about International Business Machines

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

• Positive Sentiment: DARPA advances IBM’s quantum program. IBM was selected for Stage C—the final phase—of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s Quantum Benchmarking Initiative. Independent experts will test IBM’s hardware and architecture as the company pursues a fault-tolerant quantum computer by 2029. The government validation strengthens IBM’s technical credibility and could improve the long-term value assigned to its quantum-computing business. IBM Advances to Stage C of DARPA Quantum Benchmarking Initiative
• Positive Sentiment: Valuation is becoming more attractive if AI and consulting recover. After the recent selloff, investors are reassessing IBM’s valuation based on potential improvement in consulting demand, hybrid cloud and AI-related services. A recovery in large enterprise projects could provide a catalyst, although the thesis depends on stronger execution in upcoming quarters. IBM’s Valuation is Getting Interesting as AI and Consulting Rebound
• Positive Sentiment: IBM and SAP launched an ERP modernization offering. IBM Ready for SAP Solutions combines IBM consulting with SAP cloud ERP technology for midsize and growing companies, potentially supporting consulting revenue and future AI adoption. IBM Teams Up with SAP to Help Businesses Modernize Operations and Advance AI-readiness
• Neutral Sentiment: Third-quarter earnings are scheduled for October 21. The report will be an important test of whether delayed deals returned to the pipeline and whether AI, software and consulting growth are improving. IBM to Announce Third-Quarter 2026 Financial Results
• Negative Sentiment: Recent operating concerns remain unresolved. IBM previously said numerous large deals failed to close on time, contributing to a quarterly revenue shortfall. Analysts warn that a prolonged slowdown could pressure earnings and investor confidence. In addition, 11:11 Systems acquired select IBM VMware Cloud Service Provider enterprise customers, suggesting possible customer or business-volume leakage in a competitive infrastructure market. What Happens To IBM Stock If Its Slowdown Lasts?

International Business Machines Stock Performance

International Business Machines stock traded up $6.19 during trading hours on Thursday, hitting $226.70. The stock had a trading volume of 8,919,581 shares, compared to its average volume of 7,559,936. The company has a 50-day moving average of $232.14 and a two-hundred day moving average of $244.23. The company has a quick ratio of 0.74, a current ratio of 0.79 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.63. The company has a market cap of $213.58 billion, a PE ratio of 20.12, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.11 and a beta of 0.73. International Business Machines Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $199.19 and a fifty-two week high of $332.46.

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

International Business Machines Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, September 10th. Shareholders of record on Monday, August 10th were issued a $1.69 dividend. This represents a $6.76 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, August 10th. International Business Machines’s payout ratio is 59.98%.

International Business Machines Company Profile

International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM), commonly known as IBM, is a global technology company that provides hybrid cloud, artificial intelligence, software, consulting and infrastructure solutions. Its offerings help businesses and government organizations manage data, modernize applications, automate processes and improve cybersecurity.

IBM’s portfolio includes the Red Hat hybrid cloud platform, the watsonx suite of artificial intelligence and data tools, consulting services, and enterprise software for areas such as automation, application management, security and asset management.