International Business Machines (IBM) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$264.15 -0.59 (-0.22%)

As of 12:01 PM Eastern

International Business Machines - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 16 Analyst Ratings

Sell
2

Hold
7

Buy
7

Based on 16 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 16 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 7 have given a hold rating, and 7 have given a buy rating for IBM.

Consensus Price Target

$231.44
-12.38% Downside

According to the 16 analysts' twelve-month price targets for International Business Machines, the average price target is $231.44. 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 -12.38% from the current price of $264.15.

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IBM Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 2/22/24 to 2/21/25	1 Month Ago 1/23/24 to 1/22/25	3 Months Ago 11/24/23 to 11/23/24	1 Year Ago 2/22/23 to 2/22/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	7 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)
Hold	7 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)
Sell	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)	3 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$231.44	$216.87	$208.12	$171.92
Forecasted Upside	-12.38% Downside	-2.79% Downside	-6.66% Downside	-6.67% Downside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Hold

IBM Analyst Recommendations By Month

The 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.

IBM Price Targets by Month

The 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.

International Business Machines Stock vs. The Competition

Type	International Business Machines	Computer and Technology Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.31	2.68	2.53
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-12.62% Downside	52.90% Upside	12.82% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent IBM News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
2/11/2025	Oppenheimer 3 of 5 stars	Param Singh Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$320.00	+28.54%
2/3/2025	Wedbush 4 of 5 stars	D. Ives Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Outperform
1/30/2025	Jefferies Financial Group 2 of 5 stars	Brent Thill Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$245.00 ➝ $270.00	+4.56%
1/30/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Brian Essex Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$233.00 ➝ $244.00	-5.51%
1/30/2025	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Wamsi Mohan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$260.00 ➝ $270.00	+5.39%
1/30/2025	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Keith Bachman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$260.00 ➝ $280.00	+8.74%
1/30/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Erik Woodring Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$217.00 ➝ $228.00	-0.49%
1/27/2025	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Matthew Hedberg Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$250.00 ➝ $250.00	+12.42%
1/14/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	David Vogt Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Sell ➝ Sell	$150.00 ➝ $160.00	-26.40%
1/3/2025	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$210.00 ➝ $215.00	-3.17%
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10/16/2024	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$205.00 ➝ $246.00	+5.77%
10/3/2024	Bernstein Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$185.00 ➝ $210.00	-5.25%
10/2/2024	DZ Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$215.00	-1.99%
9/30/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Schneider Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$220.00 ➝ $250.00	+13.20%
9/11/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$215.00 ➝ $240.00	+17.23%
7/26/2024	Hsbc Global Res Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	P. Kanumuri Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Moderate Sell
5/2/2024	BNP Paribas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Underperform	$145.00	-11.78%
1/19/2024	Evercore Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	In-Line ➝ Outperform	$165.00 ➝ $200.00	+17.01%
1/5/2024	Societe Generale Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Hold ➝ Sell	$143.00	-11.10%
4/13/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform	$165.00 ➝ $162.00	+26.03%

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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 Wednesday, February 19, 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.:

The company recently reported earnings per share (EPS) of $3.92, exceeding analysts' expectations of $3.77, indicating strong financial performance and effective management.
International Business Machines Co. has a solid return on equity of 38.99%, which suggests that the company is efficient in generating profits from its equity investments.
The current stock price is approximately $233.32, which is above its 50-day moving average, indicating positive momentum in the stock's performance.
The company has a consistent dividend payout, with a quarterly dividend of $1.67, translating to an annualized dividend of $6.68 and a yield of 2.53%, providing income to investors.
Recent upgrades from analysts, including a "buy" rating from StockNews.com and increased target prices from various firms, suggest positive market sentiment and potential for stock appreciation.

International Business Machines
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in International Business Machines Co. for these reasons:

The company's debt-to-equity ratio stands at 1.82, indicating a higher level of debt compared to equity, which could pose risks in times of economic downturns.
With a dividend payout ratio of 104.21%, the company is paying out more in dividends than it earns, which may not be sustainable in the long term.
Despite recent positive earnings, the stock has a high P/E ratio of 41.18, suggesting that it may be overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
Market analysts have mixed ratings, with two analysts issuing sell ratings, indicating some skepticism about the stock's future performance.
The company operates in a highly competitive technology sector, which may impact its market share and profitability as new innovations emerge.

IBM Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 16 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for International Business Machines is $231.44, with a high forecast of $320.00 and a low forecast of $145.00.
: 16 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for International Business Machines in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 7 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research 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.
: According to analysts, International Business Machines's stock has a predicted downside of -12.38% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: International Business Machines has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, BMO Capital Markets, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Oppenheimer, Royal Bank of Canada, Sanford C. Bernstein, UBS Group, and Wedbush in the past 90 days.
: 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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International Business Machines (IBM) Stock Forecast & Price Target