International Business Machines Corporation $IBM Shares Sold by Vest Financial LLC

Vest Financial LLC decreased its holdings in International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) by 8.3% in the 4th quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund owned 259,575 shares of the technology company’s stock after selling 23,479 shares during the quarter. International Business Machines comprises about 1.0% of Vest Financial LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 12th largest holding. Vest Financial LLC’s holdings in International Business Machines were worth $76,889,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of IBM. Capital World Investors lifted its position in shares of International Business Machines by 13.9% during the 3rd quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 17,045,156 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $4,809,461,000 after purchasing an additional 2,077,506 shares during the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its position in shares of International Business Machines by 1.5% during the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 97,216,131 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $28,796,390,000 after purchasing an additional 1,439,824 shares during the last quarter. First Trust Advisors LP lifted its position in shares of International Business Machines by 39.6% during the 3rd quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 3,052,880 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $861,401,000 after purchasing an additional 865,253 shares during the last quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. lifted its position in shares of International Business Machines by 64.7% during the 3rd quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 2,162,741 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $610,239,000 after purchasing an additional 849,500 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Amundi lifted its position in shares of International Business Machines by 17.9% during the 3rd quarter. Amundi now owns 4,777,516 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $1,382,695,000 after purchasing an additional 725,191 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 58.96% of the company’s stock.

More International Business Machines News

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

• Positive Sentiment: IBM launched “IBM Bob,” a global, enterprise-focused AI development partner that automates workflows across the full software development lifecycle and emphasizes governance/security — 80,000 IBM employees are already using it and internal surveys cite large productivity gains. This strengthens IBM’s positioning in enterprise AI and software-driven recurring revenue. Introducing IBM Bob: AI Development Partner that Takes Enterprises from AI-Assisted Coding to Production-Ready Software
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and commentary highlighting a near-term cash opportunity: coverage pieces argue the post‑earnings selloff may be overdone and point to roughly $1 billion of projected incremental free cash flow as a reason some investors see a buy-the-dip opportunity. A $1 Billion Reason to Buy the Dip in IBM Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: Macro and market volatility is contributing to intraday swings; IBM is among names in focus as benchmarks trade mixed, so broader market moves (not just company-specific news) are influencing short-term stock action. Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Futures Drop, Dow Gains As Trump Floats ‘New’ Iran Proposal—IBM, Bed Bath & Beyond, BP In Focus
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry reports list IBM among leaders in the global AI software platforms market, underscoring long-term TAM exposure even if near-term results vary. This is supportive for strategic positioning but not an immediate earnings catalyst. Artificial Intelligence Software Platforms Global Market Report 2026
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst skepticism and target cuts after Q1: BMO trimmed its price target citing softer-than-expected organic software growth, reflecting concern that high-margin segments aren’t accelerating as hoped. That downgrade is pressuring the stock. BMO Trims IBM Target on Soft Growth, Wedbush Sees AI Tailwinds
• Negative Sentiment: Critical coverage argues the Q1 beat masks a structural mix issue: hardware strength may be masking slower growth in higher‑margin software and consulting, undermining optimism about durable margin expansion. That narrative is keeping some investors cautious. A Strong Quarter Does Not Make IBM Stock A Strong Buy
• Negative Sentiment: Post‑earnings commentary notes the stock has been left out of the AI rerating despite beat; momentum and perception versus pure‑play AI peers remain headwinds until IBM demonstrates sustainable software/AI growth acceleration. IBM’s Post‑Earnings Slide is Overdone. The Quantum AI Story is Mispriced and Misunderstood

Insider Transactions at International Business Machines

In other International Business Machines news, Director Michael Miebach bought 434 shares of International Business Machines stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, February 25th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $233.33 per share, with a total value of $101,265.22. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director owned 434 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $101,265.22. This represents a ∞ increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, Director David N. Farr bought 1,000 shares of International Business Machines stock in a transaction dated Friday, January 30th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $304.00 per share, with a total value of $304,000.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director directly owned 9,258 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,814,432. The trade was a 12.11% increase in their position. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. Insiders bought 1,484 shares of company stock valued at $417,157 over the last ninety days. Corporate insiders own 0.27% of the company’s stock.

International Business Machines Price Performance

Shares of IBM opened at $227.99 on Tuesday. International Business Machines Corporation has a 1-year low of $220.72 and a 1-year high of $324.90. The stock has a market cap of $214.29 billion, a PE ratio of 20.16, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.41 and a beta of 0.69. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.75, a current ratio of 0.80 and a quick ratio of 0.76. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $245.18 and a 200 day moving average price of $279.88.

International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 22nd. The technology company reported $1.91 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.81 by $0.10. International Business Machines had a net margin of 15.61% and a return on equity of 37.23%. The firm had revenue of $15.92 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $15.60 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $1.60 earnings per share. International Business Machines’s quarterly revenue was up 9.5% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that International Business Machines Corporation will post 12.38 EPS for the current year.

International Business Machines Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, June 10th. Stockholders of record on Friday, May 8th will be issued a $1.69 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, May 8th. This is a positive change from International Business Machines’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.68. This represents a $6.76 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.0%. International Business Machines’s dividend payout ratio is currently 59.42%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities research analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. HSBC raised shares of International Business Machines to a “hold” rating and set a $231.00 price objective for the company in a research report on Tuesday. Citigroup assumed coverage on shares of International Business Machines in a research report on Friday, April 10th. They set a “buy” rating and a $285.00 price objective for the company. Wall Street Zen cut shares of International Business Machines from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Sunday, January 11th. Evercore boosted their price target on shares of International Business Machines from $330.00 to $345.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. Finally, Oppenheimer reduced their price target on shares of International Business Machines from $380.00 to $320.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, April 16th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $296.18.

International Business Machines Profile

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.