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IBM Stock Forecast & AI Price Prediction
International Business Machines · Technology · Information Technology Services
IBM live signal snapshot
IBM last traded at $248.22, up 1.51% on the session, trading 25.3% below its 52-week high of $332.46 and 24.6% above its 52-week low of $199.19. Stock Pulse 247's AI model currently rates IBM a HOLD, at 72% model confidence. The technical signals aren't aligned enough for a directional call yet. Short-term moving averages are mixed right now, without a clean bullish or bearish stack forming yet. The model's one-month path points toward roughly $251.68 (1.4% from here).
On the 14-day relative strength index, IBM reads 43.3, drifting toward the 30 line that marks oversold conditions. Its MACD line is below its signal line with a negative histogram (-1.21) — downward momentum is accelerating. With the 50-day average at $237.51, 3.9% under the 200-day's $247.25, the longer-term trend structure is still negative.
The average 12-month target from 23 Wall Street analysts is $259.85 (range $174.00–$300.00) — 4.7% upside from where IBM trades now. The current recommendation trend leans bullish: 12 Buy/Strong Buy ratings vs 2 Sell/Strong Sell (and 11 Hold).
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About International Business Machines
International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is an information technology services company in the technology sector, headquartered in Armonk, NY, United States. International Business Machines Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides integrated solutions and services in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. It has a market value of about $234.6 billion and roughly 264,300 full-time employees. Its beta of 0.76 means it has historically moved roughly in line with the market.
IBM performance vs. the market
Year to date, IBM has lost 16.2%, behind the S&P 500 (+11.4%) and behind the technology sector fund XLK (+21.1%). On a one-year view it is down 19.7%, 31.2 points worse than the S&P 500. The last month (+7.6%) continues the three-month advance (+4.7%).
| Period | IBM | Sector (XLK) | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +7.6% | −11.2% | −2.3% |
| 3 months | +4.7% | −8.6% | −2.3% |
| Year to date | −16.2% | +21.1% | +11.4% |
| 1 year | −19.7% | +18.0% | +11.5% |
International Business Machines financials at a glance
In the quarter ended Sep 30, 2026, International Business Machines reported revenue of $17.1 billion and net income of $2.2 billion (a 12.8% net margin). Revenue was up 4.7% from the same quarter a year earlier. The stock trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.2 on trailing earnings of $11.72 per share. Trailing free cash flow was $12.4 billion, and total debt equals 185% of shareholders' equity.
| Quarter ended | Revenue | Net income |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | $17.1B | $2.2B |
| Jun 30, 2026 | $17.2B | $2.2B |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $15.9B | $1.2B |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $19.7B | $5.6B |
IBM vs. its peers
Against 5 of its largest technology peers, IBM's −16.2% year-to-date return beats 2 of them. The strongest of the group this year is Apple (AAPL, +30.8%).
| Company | Price | YTD | P/E | AI verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Business Machines (IBM) | $248.22 | −16.2% | 21.2 | HOLD |
| Accenture (ACN) | $253.66 | −5.5% | 18.7 | HOLD |
| Fidelity National Information Services (FIS) | $30.21 | −54.5% | 4.5 | SELL |
| Cipher Digital (CIFR) | $7.11 | −51.8% | — | HOLD |
| Apple (AAPL) | $355.63 | +30.8% | 39.6 | BUY |
| NVIDIA (NVDA) | $173.73 | −6.8% | 22.0 | SELL |
IBM stock: common questions
What is the IBM stock price target?
23 Wall Street analysts put the average 12-month target at $259.85, in a range of $174.00–$300.00, versus a recent price of $248.22. Stock Pulse 247's model projects about $251.68 over the next month.
Is IBM a buy right now?
Our AI model currently rates IBM a HOLD at 72% confidence. Among analysts, 12 rate it Buy or Strong Buy, 11 Hold and 2 Sell. Neither is personal advice — weigh them with your own research and risk tolerance.
How has IBM stock performed this year?
Year to date, IBM has lost 16.2%, behind the S&P 500 (+11.4%) and behind the technology sector fund XLK (+21.1%). On a one-year view it is down 19.7%, 31.2 points worse than the S&P 500. The last month (+7.6%) continues the three-month advance (+4.7%).
What is IBM's 52-week high and low?
IBM has traded between $199.19 and $332.46 over the past 52 weeks; at $248.22 it is 25.3% below its 52-week high of $332.46 and 24.6% above its 52-week low of $199.19.
What sector is IBM in, and who are its peers?
IBM is in the technology sector (information technology services). Its largest peers on Stock Pulse 247 include Accenture (ACN), Fidelity National Information Services (FIS), Cipher Digital (CIFR), Apple (AAPL).
How accurate is the IBM forecast?
It's a model estimate from price history, technical indicators and analyst targets, not a guarantee — no model predicts short-term moves reliably. Use it as one input alongside your own research.
How this works: the forecast combines IBM's price history, momentum indicators (RSI, MACD, moving averages), volatility and analyst targets into one estimate. It's a model, not a guarantee.