New York State Teachers Retirement System Reduces Holdings in International Business Machines Corporation $IBM

New York State Teachers Retirement System lowered its stake in shares of International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) by 0.4% during the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 740,102 shares of the technology company’s stock after selling 2,703 shares during the period. New York State Teachers Retirement System’s holdings in International Business Machines were worth $208,827,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of IBM. Family CFO Inc purchased a new position in shares of International Business Machines in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Winnow Wealth LLC bought a new position in International Business Machines in the second quarter worth $27,000. Highline Wealth Partners LLC lifted its position in International Business Machines by 85.0% during the second quarter. Highline Wealth Partners LLC now owns 111 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $33,000 after buying an additional 51 shares during the period. Copia Wealth Management boosted its holdings in shares of International Business Machines by 57.6% during the 2nd quarter. Copia Wealth Management now owns 134 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $40,000 after buying an additional 49 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID grew its position in shares of International Business Machines by 48.5% in the 2nd quarter. Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID now owns 147 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $43,000 after buying an additional 48 shares during the period. 58.96% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

International Business Machines Stock Performance

Shares of IBM opened at $304.36 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $284.49 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 36.41, a P/E/G ratio of 2.82 and a beta of 0.70. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $303.55 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $281.97. International Business Machines Corporation has a 12 month low of $214.50 and a 12 month high of $324.90. The company has a current ratio of 0.93, a quick ratio of 0.89 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.97.

International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, October 22nd. The technology company reported $2.65 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.45 by $0.20. International Business Machines had a return on equity of 37.76% and a net margin of 12.09%.The firm had revenue of $16.33 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $16.10 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $2.30 earnings per share. The company’s revenue was up 9.1% on a year-over-year basis. Research analysts anticipate that International Business Machines Corporation will post 10.78 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

International Business Machines Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, December 10th. Stockholders of record on Monday, November 10th were paid a $1.68 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, November 10th. This represents a $6.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.2%. International Business Machines’s payout ratio is currently 80.38%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of brokerages recently issued reports on IBM. Morgan Stanley lowered their price target on shares of International Business Machines from $256.00 to $252.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, October 23rd. Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated a “market perform” rating on shares of International Business Machines in a report on Wednesday, December 10th. Bank of America upped their price target on International Business Machines from $310.00 to $315.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 23rd. Oppenheimer began coverage on International Business Machines in a report on Friday, November 21st. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $360.00 target price on the stock. Finally, BMO Capital Markets increased their target price on International Business Machines from $300.00 to $305.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 23rd. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have given a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $301.85.

International Business Machines News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting International Business Machines this week:

• Positive Sentiment: IBM finalized its acquisition of Confluent and hit a quantum milestone, reinforcing its data-streaming and advanced-computing strategy — a clear strategic catalyst for revenue and tech leadership. IBM’s Strategic Expansion: Confluent Acquisition Finalized and Quantum Milestone Reached
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and research note that the Confluent deal should boost EBITDA and free cash flow through margin and scale improvements, supporting valuation upside and cash-return capacity. IBM’s (IBM) Confluent Deal Expected to Boost EBITDA and Free Cash Flow
• Positive Sentiment: Several analysts issued buy/upbeat commentary citing software acceleration and stronger growth prospects for 2026, which lifts investor confidence in forward earnings momentum. IBM Earns Buy Rating as Analysts See Software Acceleration Ahead in 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Preview pieces outline expectations for IBM’s next earnings report (consensus looking for continued top-line and margin progress); results that beat/confirm guidance could reinforce the current rally. Here’s What to Expect From International Business Machines’ Next Earnings Report
• Neutral Sentiment: IBM research (with the National Retail Federation) finds AI influences shoppers before store visits, supporting demand for IBM’s AI/analytics offerings in retail — a positive narrative but not an immediate revenue shock. AI Is Influencing Shoppers Before They Enter Stores, IBM Study Says
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary asks whether it’s too late to buy IBM after a strong multi-year run — discussion focuses on valuation metrics (higher P/E) versus continued growth potential. Is It Too Late To Consider Buying IBM (IBM) After Its Strong Five Year Run?
• Neutral Sentiment: Feature pieces projecting a stronger 2026 point to upside if IBM sustains software/AI momentum, but they are forward-looking and contingent on execution. IBM Stock Had a Good 2025. It Could Have an Even Better 2026.
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage of Datavault AI’s expanded collaboration with IBM highlights partner-led adoption of IBM edge/AI tech; Datavault’s own stock volatility is not a material event for IBM but signals ecosystem demand. What’s Going On With Datavault AI Stock Thursday?
• Neutral Sentiment: Reporting that Datavault shares fell after a major shareholder sale notes short-term partner-stock noise; this is relevant to the partnership narrative but not materially negative for IBM. Datavault AI (DVLT) Stock Falls Friday After Major Shareholder Dumps 14.7M Shares

About International Business Machines

International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is a global technology and consulting company headquartered in Armonk, New York. Founded in 1911 as the Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company (CTR) and renamed IBM in 1924, the company has evolved from early electromechanical machines to a diversified technology provider serving enterprises and governments worldwide. IBM is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol IBM.

IBM’s principal businesses encompass cloud computing and software, infrastructure and systems, consulting and technology services, and research and development.