International Business Machines Corp.

International Business Machines Corp.

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Market Cap$255.87B
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P/E RatioDividendsReturn on EquityPrice-to-SalesDebt-to-Equity
International Business Machines Corp.International Business Machines Corp.23.82.47%33%3.72.7

Earnings Call Q1 2026

April 22, 2026 - AI Summary

Revenue Growth and Performance: IBM reported a 6% revenue growth in Q1 2026, alongside a notable 13% increase in free cash flow. This strong performance is attributed to a durable portfolio and strategic execution, with software revenue growing 8% and infrastructure up 12%, driven in part by a record Z quarter (up 48%).
Software Growth Expectations: Guidance has been updated to expect software revenue growth of over 10% for the year, with a significant contribution expected from the recently acquired Confluent, which is projected to provide around 5 points of that growth. Data revenue also grew 16% in Q1, with increased demand for GenAI products.
AI and Infrastructure Opportunities: IBM is well-positioned to benefit from the increasing adoption of AI in enterprise operations. AI-driven modernization efforts are expected to further boost demand for IBM's infrastructure (mainframe) and software solutions. The company emphasizes the integration of AI into its offerings as a way to enhance workloads and increase resiliency and security.

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$292.82

Target Price by Analysts

7.6% upsideInternational Business Machines Target Price DetailsTarget Price
$410.81

Current Fair Value

50.9% upside

Undervalued by 50.9% based on the discounted cash flow analysis.

Share Statistics

Market cap$255.87 Billion
Enterprise Value$334.74 Billion
Dividend Yield$6.73 (2.47%)
Earnings per Share$11.36
Beta0.67
Outstanding Shares938,500,000

Return

Return on Equity32.61%ROE
Return on Assets6.88%
Return on Invested Capital10.78%

Valuation & Multiples

P/E Ratio23.76P/E Ratio
PEG155.68PEG
Price to Sales3.73Price to Sales
Price to Book Ratio7.78Price to Book Ratio
Enterprise Value to Revenue4.86
Enterprise Value to EBIT26.75
Enterprise Value to Net Income31
Total Debt to Enterprise0.27
Debt to Equity2.72Debt to Equity

Revenue Sources

No data

Insider Trades

Last Earnings Call

Report Date
April 22, 2026
EPS Estimate
$1.81
Average shareholder expectation
Revenue Estimate
$15.63 B
Average shareholder expectation

Next Earnings Call

Expected Date
July 22, 2026
EPS Estimate
$3.01
Average shareholder expectation
Revenue Estimate
$17.84 B
Average shareholder expectation

Institutional Put/Call Ratio

Market sentiment based on institutional option activity.

Put/Call Ratio0.9667 3.07%
Total Calls11,019,555 22.35%
Total Puts10,652,840 19.80%

Institutional Ownership

Holdings and activity of institutional investors.

Ownership %63.27% 0.91%
Total Invested$143.45B 18.98%
Investors Holding3,562 226.00%

ESG Score

No data

About International Business Machines Corp.

CEO: Virginia Rometty

Relevant Senate Committees

Joint Committee on Taxation

Its technical expertise and official scoring of tax legislation directly influence corporate tax structures, capital investment credits, and the overall tax burden on a global company like IBM.

Finance

Directly controls tax policy and international trade, which are paramount for a global corporation like IBM, significantly influencing its profitability and operational costs.

Appropriations

Directly controls the allocation of federal funds, which dictates the budget for government IT contracts, defense programs, and scientific research, significantly impacting IBM's public sector revenue.

Judiciary

Directly oversees antitrust and intellectual property laws, which are crucial for IBM's business model, M&A strategy, and competitive landscape in the tech industry.

Armed Services

IBM is a major technology provider to the Department of Defense, making its funding authorizations and R&D directives highly relevant to IBM's government business.

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs

Directly regulates the financial sector, a major client base for IBM's consulting, cloud, and AI solutions, and impacts emerging areas like cryptocurrency where IBM has interests.

Select Committee on Intelligence

IBM provides significant cybersecurity, AI, and advanced technology solutions to government and intelligence agencies, making insights on global threats highly relevant.

Commerce, Science, and Transportation

Directly regulates areas critical to IBM's business, including data privacy, internet commerce, telecommunications, and emerging AI technologies.

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

Directly influences government contracts for IT, cloud, and AI services, a significant market for IBM. Also impacts AI regulation which is core to IBM's strategy.