International Business Machines (IBM) Stock Forecast & Price Target $249.18 +5.19 (+2.13%) Closing price 03/31/2025 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$248.12 -1.06 (-0.43%) As of 03/31/2025 07:52 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Analyst Forecasts Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsBuy This Stock International Business Machines - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025) How MarketBeat Calculates Price Target and Consensus Rating MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. 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Consensus Rating HoldBased on 17 Analyst RatingsSell2Hold7Buy8 Based on 17 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for International Business Machines in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 17 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 7 have given a hold rating, 7 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for IBM. Consensus Price Target $231.13-7.25% Downside According to the 17 analysts' twelve-month price targets for International Business Machines, the average price target is $231.13. The highest price target for IBM is $320.00, while the lowest price target for IBM is $145.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -7.25% from the current price of $249.19. Get the Latest News and Ratings for IBM and Related Stocks Enter your email address to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for International Business Machines and its competitors. Enter your email to sign up for newsletter Sign Up IBM Analyst Ratings Over TimeTypeCurrent Forecast4/1/24 to 4/1/251 Month Ago3/2/24 to 3/2/253 Months Ago1/2/24 to 1/1/251 Year Ago4/2/23 to 4/1/24Strong Buy1 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)Buy7 Buy rating(s)7 Buy rating(s)6 Buy rating(s)6 Buy rating(s)Hold7 Hold rating(s)7 Hold rating(s)8 Hold rating(s)6 Hold rating(s)Sell2 Sell rating(s)2 Sell rating(s)3 Sell rating(s)1 Sell rating(s)Consensus Price Target$231.13$231.44$208.94$176.85Forecasted Upside-7.25% Downside-8.39% Downside-4.95% Downside-6.83% DownsideConsensus RatingHoldHoldHoldHold Remove Ads IBM Analyst Recommendations By MonthAnalyst Ratings Chart DescriptionThe chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.Skip Chart & View Analyst Rating History IBM Price Targets by MonthAverage Share Price and Price Target by Month Chart DescriptionThe chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.Skip Chart and View Analyst Price Target HistorySkip Chart & View Price History Table International Business Machines Stock vs. The CompetitionTypeInternational Business MachinesComputer and Technology CompaniesS&P 500Consensus Rating Score 2.41 2.68 2.54Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyModerate BuyPredicted Upside-7.25% Downside605.85% Upside19.04% UpsideNews Sentiment RatingPositive NewsSee Recent IBM NewsPositive NewsPositive News Remove Ads Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings All Ratings Strong Buy Buy Hold Sell Rating Show All Upside > 100% Upside 50% - 100% Upside 20% - 50% Upside 10% - 20% Upside 0% - 10% Downside 0% - 10% Downside 10% - 20% Downside 20% - 50% Downside 50% - 100% Downside > 100% Upside/Downside All Actions Upgrades Downgrades Initiates Coverage Raises Target Lowers Target Reiterates Rating Action Custom Range 1 Month 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years Time Frame Start Date End Date Most Recent from Each Brokerage All Show Export to Excel DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails3/31/2025Jefferies Financial Group2 of 5 starsBrent ThillSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingLower TargetHold ➝ Hold$270.00 ➝ $265.00+8.90%3/17/2025Erste Group Bank3 of 5 starsH. EngelSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingUpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy2/11/2025Oppenheimer3 of 5 starsParam SinghSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingInitiated CoverageOutperform$320.00+28.54%2/5/2025The Goldman Sachs GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy2/3/2025WedbushSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingD. IvesSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingInitiated CoverageOutperform1/30/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingBrian EssexSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$233.00 ➝ $244.00-5.51%1/30/2025Bank of AmericaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingWamsi MohanSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$260.00 ➝ $270.00+5.39%1/30/2025BMO Capital MarketsSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingKeith BachmanSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$260.00 ➝ $280.00+8.74%1/30/2025Morgan StanleySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingErik WoodringSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$217.00 ➝ $228.00-0.49%1/27/2025Royal Bank of CanadaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingMatthew HedbergSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$250.00 ➝ $250.00+12.42% Get the Latest News and Ratings for IBM and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for International Business Machines and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 1/14/2025UBS GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingDavid VogtSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetSell ➝ Sell$150.00 ➝ $160.00-26.40%1/3/2025Sanford C. BernsteinSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$210.00 ➝ $215.00-3.17%10/16/2024Stifel NicolausSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$205.00 ➝ $246.00+5.77%10/3/2024Bernstein BankSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$185.00 ➝ $210.00-5.25%10/2/2024DZ BankSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$215.00-1.99%9/11/2024Evercore ISISubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$215.00 ➝ $240.00+17.23%7/26/2024Hsbc Global ResSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingP. KanumuriSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingUpgradeModerate Sell5/2/2024BNP ParibasSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Initiated CoverageUnderperform$145.00-11.78%1/19/2024EvercoreSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating UpgradeIn-Line ➝ Outperform$165.00 ➝ $200.00+17.01%1/5/2024Societe GeneraleSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Reiterated RatingHold ➝ Sell$143.00-11.10%4/13/2023Credit Suisse GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Lower TargetOutperform$165.00 ➝ $162.00+26.03%Analyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Tuesday at 05:08 AM ET. Should I Buy International Business Machines Stock? IBM Pros and Cons Explained These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, March 27, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these International Business Machines pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. International Business Machines Bull Case Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in International Business Machines Co.: International Business Machines Co. recently reported an earnings per share (EPS) of $3.92, exceeding the consensus estimate of $3.77 by $0.15, indicating strong financial performance and effective cost management. The company has a solid net margin of 9.60%, which reflects its ability to convert revenue into profit efficiently, making it an attractive option for investors seeking profitability. With a current stock price of $247.01, International Business Machines Co. is trading at a level that may present a buying opportunity, especially considering its recent price target upgrades from analysts. Institutional investors own 58.96% of the company's stock, suggesting strong confidence from large financial entities, which can be a positive indicator for potential investors. The company has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.67, resulting in an annualized dividend yield of 2.67%. This consistent dividend payment can provide a steady income stream for investors. International Business Machines Bear Case Investors should be bearish about investing in International Business Machines Co. for these reasons: The company's payout ratio is 104.21%, indicating that it is paying out more in dividends than it is earning, which could raise concerns about the sustainability of future dividend payments. Recent insider trading activity shows that a senior vice president sold 26,543 shares, which could signal a lack of confidence in the company's short-term prospects. Despite recent upgrades, the stock has received mixed ratings from analysts, with two analysts issuing sell ratings, which may indicate potential risks in the stock's performance. The stock has experienced a decline of 1.3% recently, which could suggest volatility and uncertainty in the market, making it a riskier investment at this time. Analysts have a consensus target price of $231.44, which is below the current trading price, indicating that the stock may be overvalued at its current level. IBM Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions What is International Business Machines' forecast for 2025? According to the research reports of 17 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for International Business Machines is $231.13, with a high forecast of $320.00 and a low forecast of $145.00. Should I buy or sell International Business Machines stock right now? 17 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for International Business Machines in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 7 hold ratings, 7 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" IBM shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in IBM, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. Does International Business Machines's stock price have much downside? According to analysts, International Business Machines's stock has a predicted downside of -7.25% based on their 12-month stock forecasts. Has International Business Machines been upgraded by Wall Street analysts recently? Over the previous 90 days, International Business Machines's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts. What analysts cover International Business Machines? International Business Machines has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, BMO Capital Markets, Erste Group Bank, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Oppenheimer, Royal Bank of Canada, Sanford C. Bernstein, The Goldman Sachs Group, UBS Group, and Wedbush in the past 90 days. Do Wall Street analysts like International Business Machines more than its competitors? Analysts like International Business Machines less than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating for International Business Machines is Hold while the average consensus rating for "computer and technology" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how IBM compares to other companies. 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