Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar Sells Off Shares of International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM)

Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican-Florida) recently sold shares of International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM). In a filing disclosed on September 09th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in International Business Machines stock on August 24th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “UBS BROKERAGE ACCOUNT” account.

Representative Maria Elvira Salazar also recently made the following trade(s):

• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Moderna (NASDAQ:MRNA) on 8/19/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) on 8/19/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Moderna (NASDAQ:MRNA) on 8/19/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) on 8/19/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Chubb (NYSE:CB) on 8/19/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) on 8/12/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) on 8/12/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B) on 8/7/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B) on 7/28/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B) on 7/28/2026.

International Business Machines Stock Up 3.9%

IBM opened at $243.14 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $229.07 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.57, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.23 and a beta of 0.71. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.63, a current ratio of 0.79 and a quick ratio of 0.74. The business has a 50-day moving average of $236.88 and a two-hundred day moving average of $246.36. International Business Machines Corporation has a 12 month low of $199.19 and a 12 month high of $332.46.

International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 22nd. The technology company reported $2.93 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, meeting analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.93. International Business Machines had a return on equity of 35.65% and a net margin of 15.52%.The firm had revenue of $17.16 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $17.46 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $2.80 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 1.1% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, research analysts expect that International Business Machines Corporation will post 12.33 earnings per share for the current year.

International Business Machines Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, September 10th. Shareholders of record on Monday, August 10th were issued a $1.69 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, August 10th. This represents a $6.76 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.8%. International Business Machines’s payout ratio is 59.98%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, SVP Robert Thomas sold 25,000 shares of the firm’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 sale, the senior vice president directly owned 47,800 shares in the company, valued at approximately $11,009,296. This trade represents a 34.34% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Insiders own 0.27% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research analysts have recently commented on IBM shares. HSBC set a $175.00 target price on shares of International Business Machines and gave the stock a “reduce” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. Piper Sandler upgraded International Business Machines to an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, June 23rd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their price target on International Business Machines from $291.00 to $250.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Friday, July 17th. Susquehanna upped their target price on International Business Machines from $225.00 to $235.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Monday, August 31st. Finally, Argus dropped their price target on shares of 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. Sixteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, International Business Machines currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $265.90.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in IBM. Smith Chas P & Associates PA Cpas lifted its position in International Business Machines by 11.5% in the 2nd quarter. Smith Chas P & Associates PA Cpas now owns 5,644 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $1,587,000 after purchasing an additional 582 shares during the last quarter. Rench Wealth Management Inc. raised its stake in shares of International Business Machines by 1.9% in the 2nd quarter. Rench Wealth Management Inc. now owns 2,463 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $693,000 after buying an additional 47 shares in the last quarter. Bouchey Financial Group Ltd. boosted its position in shares of International Business Machines by 8.5% during the 2nd quarter. Bouchey Financial Group Ltd. now owns 3,336 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $938,000 after purchasing an additional 260 shares in the last quarter. Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of International Business Machines by 6.9% during the second quarter. Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC now owns 221,104 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $62,177,000 after purchasing an additional 14,178 shares during the period. Finally, MCF Advisors LLC lifted its stake in International Business Machines by 3.2% during the second quarter. MCF Advisors LLC now owns 4,879 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $1,372,000 after buying an additional 153 shares in the last quarter. 58.96% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

More International Business Machines News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Lunar AI partnership with NASA: IBM and NASA released the open-source Lunar Foundation Model, trained on decades of lunar observation data. The model reportedly outperformed widely used mapping methods by up to 23% in identifying features such as ice deposits, craters and volcanic formations. The announcement strengthens IBM’s profile in scientific AI, although near-term revenue is likely limited. IBM and NASA Release Open-Source AI Model to Support Lunar Exploration
• Positive Sentiment: Swiss quantum-computing hub: IBM and Lockheed Martin are establishing a quantum innovation hub at ETH Zurich through Switzerland’s defense-offset program. The Swiss National Supercomputing Centre is expected to host the country’s first IBM Quantum System Two, powered by IBM’s Nighthawk r2 processor and integrated with the Alps supercomputer. The arrangement could provide IBM with a government-supported, multi-year deployment while expanding access to researchers and businesses. Research will focus on quantum sensing, navigation and advanced materials. IBM and Lockheed Martin Announce Swiss Quantum Innovation Hub
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst coverage continues to frame IBM as a diversified way to gain exposure to enterprise AI, hybrid cloud and quantum computing. However, the announcements are primarily strategic and research-oriented, so their effect on revenue and earnings may take years to materialize.
• Negative Sentiment: IBM recently underperformed the broader market, while a shareholder-rights law firm announced an investigation tied to management’s prior preview of weak second-quarter 2026 results. The investigation is not an allegation of wrongdoing, but it adds headline and legal risk. IBM Shareholder Investigation

About Representative Salazar

Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Florida’s 27th Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2021. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Salazar (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Florida’s 27th Congressional District. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Maria Elvira Salazar was born in Miami, Florida, and lives in Coral Gables, Florida. Salazar earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Miami in 1983 and a graduate degree from Harvard University in 1995. Her career experience includes working as a television journalist, reporter, and news anchor.

International Business Machines Company Profile

International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is a global technology and consulting company that provides enterprise-focused hardware, software and services. Its offerings include hybrid cloud solutions, artificial intelligence, data and automation software, cybersecurity tools, IT infrastructure and technology consulting.

IBM develops and supports enterprise systems such as IBM Z mainframes, Power servers and storage products. Its software portfolio includes Red Hat hybrid cloud technologies, the watsonx platform for artificial intelligence and data management, application integration tools and cybersecurity solutions.