London & Capital Asset Management Ltd Sells 10,566 Shares of International Business Machines Corporation $IBM

London & Capital Asset Management Ltd reduced its position in shares of International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) by 4.8% during the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund owned 211,425 shares of the technology company’s stock after selling 10,566 shares during the quarter. International Business Machines accounts for 4.3% of London & Capital Asset Management Ltd’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 5th biggest holding. London & Capital Asset Management Ltd’s holdings in International Business Machines were worth $59,658,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Winnow Wealth LLC bought a new position in International Business Machines during the second quarter worth about $27,000. Mountain Hill Investment Partners Corp. acquired a new stake in shares of International Business Machines in the third quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Trifecta Capital Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of International Business Machines by 129.1% during the 3rd quarter. Trifecta Capital Advisors LLC now owns 126 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $36,000 after acquiring an additional 71 shares during the period. Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID increased its holdings in shares of International Business Machines by 48.5% during the 2nd 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 during the last quarter. Finally, Davis Capital Management bought a new stake in International Business Machines in the 3rd quarter valued at $54,000. 58.96% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

International Business Machines Price Performance

Shares of International Business Machines stock opened at $239.78 on Monday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.92, a current ratio of 0.96 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.67. The stock has a market capitalization of $224.92 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.51, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.41 and a beta of 0.73. International Business Machines Corporation has a twelve month low of $214.50 and a twelve month high of $324.90. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $287.17 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $284.24.

International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, January 28th. The technology company reported $4.52 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $4.33 by $0.19. The company had revenue of $19.69 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $19.23 billion. International Business Machines had a net margin of 15.69% and a return on equity of 38.15%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 12.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm earned $3.92 earnings per share. Analysts forecast that International Business Machines Corporation will post 10.78 EPS for the current year.

International Business Machines Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 10th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, February 10th will be issued a $1.68 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, February 10th. This represents a $6.72 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.8%. International Business Machines’s payout ratio is currently 60.27%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities analysts have commented on the stock. Dbs Bank raised shares of International Business Machines from a “hold” rating to a “moderate buy” rating in a research report on Monday, January 19th. Oppenheimer set a $380.00 target price on shares of International Business Machines and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, January 29th. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of International Business Machines in a research note on Monday, February 23rd. Stifel Nicolaus raised their price objective on shares of International Business Machines from $325.00 to $340.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets restated a “market perform” rating and set a $350.00 price objective on shares of International Business Machines in a report on Thursday, January 29th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have given a Buy rating and eight have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $320.87.

Key Stories Impacting International Business Machines

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

• Positive Sentiment: UBS upgraded IBM (from Sell to Neutral), which helped spark buying interest and provided a near‑term catalyst by arguing the recent selloff improved the stock’s risk/reward. UBS upgrades International Business Machines (IBM)
• Positive Sentiment: IBM won a government/defense-related contract (up to ~$112M) to modernize commissary pricing systems — a concrete services booking that supports revenue visibility in consulting/integration work. Can IBM’s New Defense Contract Win Boost Top-Line Growth?
• Positive Sentiment: Company insiders (directors) made small share purchases, which investors often view as a vote of confidence after recent price weakness. International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) Director Michelle Howard Buys 50 Shares
• Positive Sentiment: Several analysts and deep-dive pieces argue the earlier AI-driven selloff was overdone given IBM’s solid Q4 results, cash flow and strategic positioning in hybrid cloud/AI — supporting a recovery narrative. IBM’s Steep Drop on AI Fears May Be an Overreaction
• Neutral Sentiment: Morgan Stanley trimmed its price target to $247 and moved to an “equal weight” stance — this tempers upside expectations and can cap near‑term momentum without being a full downgrade. Morgan Stanley Lowers International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) Price Target to $247.00
• Neutral Sentiment: IBM’s security research (2026 X‑Force Threat Intelligence Index) highlights rising ransomware and cyber threats — a mixed signal: higher market risk overall but potential tailwinds for IBM’s security services. Ransomware Surges 49% as AI Makes Cyberattacks Faster and Easier, IBM Says
• Negative Sentiment: Anthropic’s new COBOL/legacy modernization tools (Claude Code) triggered the earlier steep selloff amid fears these AI tools could erode IBM’s services revenue from legacy modernization — this remains the primary near‑term downside risk. IBM Is Just AI’s Latest Victim
• Negative Sentiment: High‑profile commentary (e.g., Jim Cramer) highlighted the abrupt drop after Anthropic’s announcement, amplifying short‑term fear and volatility even though some analysts call the reaction overblown. Jim Cramer on International Business Machines

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, Director David N. Farr bought 1,000 shares of International Business Machines stock in a transaction dated Friday, January 30th. The shares were bought at an average cost of $304.00 per share, with a total value of $304,000.00. Following the acquisition, the director owned 9,258 shares in the company, valued at $2,814,432. This trade represents a 12.11% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, Director Michael Miebach purchased 434 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, February 25th. The stock was bought at an average price of $233.33 per share, for a total transaction of $101,265.22. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 434 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $101,265.22. This trade represents a ∞ increase in their position. Additional details regarding this purchase are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last quarter, insiders have bought 1,484 shares of company stock valued at $417,157. Corporate insiders own 0.18% of the company’s stock.

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.