International Business Machines Corporation $IBM Stock: Fairvoy Private Wealth LLC Reduces Holdings

Fairvoy Private Wealth LLC reduced its stake in International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) by 63.2% in the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor owned 6,429 shares of the technology company’s stock after selling 11,059 shares during the quarter. Fairvoy Private Wealth LLC’s holdings in International Business Machines were worth $1,414,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Harborfront Financial Group LLC acquired a new position in International Business Machines in the 2nd quarter valued at $27,000. Hara Capital LLC acquired a new stake in shares of International Business Machines during the 2nd quarter worth $28,000. Bare Financial Services Inc increased its position in shares of International Business Machines by 114.6% in the second quarter. Bare Financial Services Inc now owns 103 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 55 shares during the period. Portus Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of International Business Machines in the first quarter worth $26,000. Finally, Caitlin John LLC acquired a new position in International Business Machines in the second quarter valued at about $35,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 58.96% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about International Business Machines

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

• Positive Sentiment: IBM was upgraded to Strong Buy, with the analyst citing its Software segment as the company’s primary revenue and profit engine. Hybrid cloud, automation, Red Hat, enterprise artificial intelligence adoption, acquisitions, and partnerships are expected to support growth. IBM: Software Segment The Key Breadwinner
• Positive Sentiment: IBM’s acquisition of Logiq Consulting is expected to expand its cybersecurity capabilities and strengthen its presence in the United Kingdom’s defense and regulated industries. IBM’s Logiq Consulting Acquisition to Boost UK Cybersecurity Reach
• Positive Sentiment: Investors are also watching IBM’s quantum-computing progress, which some analysis suggests could provide longer-term upside and leave the shares undervalued relative to future cash-generation potential. IBM Stock May Be 15% Undervalued As Quantum Progress Draws Focus
• Neutral Sentiment: IBM’s October 21 earnings report is the immediate catalyst. Options trading implies a potentially wide post-earnings move, reflecting heightened uncertainty after the sharp selloff that followed the prior quarterly report. IBM Stock Earnings Preview
• Negative Sentiment: Although software revenue grew 5% last quarter, organic software revenue was flat because growth came entirely from acquisitions. IBM’s 2026 target of 6%–8% software growth therefore depends on stronger performance in the second half, increasing execution risk ahead of earnings. IBM Reports October 21

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities research analysts recently weighed in on the stock. UBS Group reaffirmed a “neutral” rating on shares of International Business Machines in a research report on Tuesday, October 13th. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $270.00 price objective on shares of International Business Machines in a research note on Tuesday, October 13th. Wolfe Research downgraded shares of International Business Machines to a “peer perform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 23rd. Argus cut their target price on International Business Machines from $360.00 to $280.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, July 16th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their target price on International Business Machines from $291.00 to $250.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, July 17th. Twenty investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have issued a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $255.76.

Insider Transactions at International Business Machines

In related news, SVP Robert Thomas sold 25,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, August 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $230.32, for a total transaction of $5,758,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president directly owned 47,800 shares in the company, valued at $11,009,296. This represents a 34.34% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. 0.27% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

International Business Machines Price Performance

International Business Machines stock traded up $4.21 during midday trading on Monday, reaching $236.35. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 4,905,125 shares, compared to its average volume of 7,459,652. The company has a current ratio of 0.79, a quick ratio of 0.74 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.63. The stock has a market cap of $222.68 billion, a PE ratio of 20.97, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.23 and a beta of 0.73. International Business Machines Corporation has a 52 week low of $199.19 and a 52 week high of $332.46. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $231.99 and a 200-day moving average price of $243.63.

International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, July 22nd. The technology company reported $2.93 EPS for the quarter, hitting analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.93. The firm had revenue of $17.16 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $17.46 billion. International Business Machines had a net margin of 15.52% and a return on equity of 35.65%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $2.80 earnings per share. On average, sell-side analysts predict that International Business Machines Corporation will post 12.34 EPS for the current year.

International Business Machines Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, September 10th. Investors of record on Monday, August 10th were issued a dividend of $1.69 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, August 10th. This represents a $6.76 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.9%. International Business Machines’s payout ratio is 59.98%.

International Business Machines Company Profile

International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM), commonly known as IBM, is a global technology and consulting company that helps organizations modernize their information technology and business operations. Its offerings include hybrid cloud solutions, artificial intelligence software and services, enterprise software, IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, data analytics, and technology consulting.

IBM provides products and services to businesses, governments, and other institutions across industries and regions worldwide.