International Business Machines (IBM) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$226.00

+3.28 (+1.47%)

(As of 10/4/2024 ET)

International Business Machines - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 17 Analyst Ratings

Sell
3

Hold
8

Buy
6

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, 3 have given a sell rating, 8 have given a hold rating, and 6 have given a buy rating for IBM.

Consensus Price Target

$194.35
-14.00% Downside

According to the 17 analysts' twelve-month price targets for International Business Machines, the average price target is $194.35. The highest price target for IBM is $250.00, while the lowest price target for IBM is $143.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -14.00% from the current price of $226.00.

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IBM Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 10/7/23 to 10/6/24	1 Month Ago 9/7/23 to 9/6/24	3 Months Ago 7/9/23 to 7/8/24	1 Year Ago 10/7/22 to 10/7/23
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	6 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)
Hold	8 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)
Sell	3 Sell rating(s)	3 Sell rating(s)	3 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$194.35	$185.93	$182.53	$146.67
Forecasted Upside	-14.00% Downside	-7.44% Downside	2.77% Upside	3.26% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Hold

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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	2.18	2.66	2.50
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-14.00% Downside	1,702.19% Upside	7.04% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral 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
10/3/2024	Bernstein Bank 0 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$185.00 ➝ $210.00	-5.25%
10/2/2024	DZ Bank 4 of 5 stars		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$215.00	-1.99%
9/30/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group 2 of 5 stars	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%
9/4/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Sell ➝ Sell	$130.00 ➝ $145.00	-28.55%
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
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7/25/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$200.00 ➝ $211.00	+7.76%
7/25/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$190.00 ➝ $210.00	+8.57%
7/25/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$190.00 ➝ $200.00	+3.40%
7/25/2024	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$190.00 ➝ $205.00	+7.27%
5/2/2024	BNP Paribas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Underperform	$145.00	-11.78%
4/26/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$186.00 ➝ $179.00	+6.90%
4/25/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$190.00 ➝ $185.00	+9.83%
4/25/2024	Wedbush Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$140.00 ➝ $160.00	-13.05%
3/14/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$200.00 ➝ $220.00	+14.27%
3/7/2024	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$165.00 ➝ $186.00	-5.18%
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%
2/6/2023	Edward Jones Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
1/26/2023	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral	$140.00 ➝ $145.00	+3.01%
1/24/2023	Moffett Nathanson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Market Perform	$140.00	+4.13%

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Should I Buy International Business Machines Stock? IBM Pros and Cons Explained

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International Business Machines
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in International Business Machines Co.:

International Business Machines Co. reported earnings per share (EPS) of $2.43 for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate by $0.27. This indicates strong financial performance and potential for growth.
With a return on equity of 40.59%, International Business Machines Co. shows efficient utilization of shareholder equity to generate profits.
The company's revenue was up 1.9% on a year-over-year basis, demonstrating steady growth in its top line.
International Business Machines Co. pays a quarterly dividend of $1.67 per share, with an annualized dividend yield of 3.07%. This can provide investors with a steady income stream.
Analysts have given International Business Machines Co. a consensus rating of "Hold" with a target price of $188.60, indicating potential upside based on current market evaluations.

International Business Machines
Bear Case

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

International Business Machines Co. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.20, which may indicate higher financial leverage and potential risks associated with debt obligations.
While the company's dividend payout ratio is 75.65%, suggesting a commitment to rewarding shareholders, it also indicates a significant portion of earnings being distributed as dividends instead of reinvested for growth.
Despite positive financial performance, International Business Machines Co. has received mixed ratings from analysts, with some indicating a sell rating, which may reflect uncertainties in the market perception of the company.
The stock price of International Business Machines Co. has reached a 12-month high of $218.84, which could imply a potential near-term resistance level for further price appreciation.
International Business Machines Co. operates in a highly competitive technology sector, facing challenges from rapidly evolving market trends and disruptive innovations that could impact its market position.

IBM Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 17 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for International Business Machines is $194.35, with a high forecast of $250.00 and a low forecast of $143.00.
: 17 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for International Business Machines in the last year. There are currently 3 sell ratings, 8 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings 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.
: According to analysts, International Business Machines's stock has a predicted downside of -14.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, International Business Machines's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts.
: International Business Machines has been rated by research analysts at Bernstein Bank, BMO Capital Markets, DZ Bank, Evercore ISI, Hsbc Global Res, Jefferies Financial Group, Royal Bank of Canada, Stifel Nicolaus, The Goldman Sachs Group, and UBS Group 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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