Cantor Fitzgerald Investment Advisors L.P. Buys 38,962 Shares of International Business Machines Corporation $IBM

Cantor Fitzgerald Investment Advisors L.P. boosted its stake in International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) by 93.1% during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 80,802 shares of the technology company’s stock after buying an additional 38,962 shares during the quarter. International Business Machines makes up approximately 1.0% of Cantor Fitzgerald Investment Advisors L.P.’s portfolio, making the stock its 28th largest holding. Cantor Fitzgerald Investment Advisors L.P.’s holdings in International Business Machines were worth $17,771,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of IBM. BlackRock Inc. purchased a new position in International Business Machines during the second quarter worth about $21,586,659,000. State Street Corp boosted its holdings in International Business Machines by 2.7% in the 2nd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 56,045,055 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $15,760,430,000 after purchasing an additional 1,450,562 shares during the last quarter. Bank of America Corp DE grew its stake in shares of International Business Machines by 7.0% in the 1st quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 16,063,653 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $3,893,669,000 after buying an additional 1,049,602 shares during the period. Bank of New York Mellon Corp purchased a new stake in shares of International Business Machines in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $2,606,782,000. Finally, UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC raised its position in shares of International Business Machines by 0.7% during the 2nd quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC now owns 7,621,512 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $2,143,245,000 after buying an additional 53,388 shares during the period. 58.96% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

IBM has been the subject of several research analyst reports. Morgan Stanley increased their target price on shares of International Business Machines from $190.00 to $238.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Thursday. HSBC dropped their price target on shares of International Business Machines from $175.00 to $174.00 in a research report on Friday, July 24th. Argus reduced their price target on shares of International Business Machines from $360.00 to $280.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, July 16th. Daiwa Securities Group decreased their price objective on shares of International Business Machines from $247.00 to $217.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus lowered their price objective on shares of International Business Machines from $290.00 to $235.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, July 20th. Nineteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $254.96.

International Business Machines News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Potential earnings beat: Bank of America expects IBM to modestly exceed third-quarter estimates, while maintaining its 2026 outlook. The bank reiterated a “buy” rating and $280 price target, citing higher-margin software growth, improving profitability and strong free cash flow. IBM poised for modest third-quarter beat, says Bank of America
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support: Morgan Stanley raised its IBM price target from $190 to $238, although it retained an “equal weight” rating. Royal Bank of Canada also reaffirmed its “outperform” rating, providing additional support ahead of earnings.
• Positive Sentiment: Semiconductor research collaboration: IBM and Siemens are working together to advance IBM’s nanostack transistor architecture. Siemens will contribute electronic-design automation, process simulation and manufacturing expertise, potentially strengthening IBM’s long-term semiconductor and technology prospects. IBM and Siemens Collaborate on Research to Advance Nanostack Architecture
• Neutral Sentiment: AI governance demand: IBM reported that 80% of surveyed EMEA executives had escalated an AI-related incident to their board or C-suite. The findings highlight a growing need for AI governance, cybersecurity and compliance services, but also show that many organizations are not yet prepared for autonomous AI agents. IBM Study on AI Incidents and Governance
• Negative Sentiment: Dividend and balance-sheet concerns: IBM’s century-long record of annual dividend increases is being tested by token-sized raises, rising debt and concerns that shareholder payouts could compete with funding for AI investments. IBM Dividend and Debt Concerns
• Negative Sentiment: Cash-flow quality and execution risks: Analysts note that much of IBM’s first-half operating-cash-flow improvement came from movements in financing receivables rather than clearly sustainable growth. Investors also remain focused on competition, margin pressure and whether AI and hybrid-cloud expansion can justify IBM’s premium valuation.

International Business Machines Stock Performance

Shares of IBM stock opened at $234.04 on Friday. International Business Machines Corporation has a 1 year low of $199.19 and a 1 year high of $332.46. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.63, a quick ratio of 0.74 and a current ratio of 0.79. The firm has a market cap of $220.50 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.77, a PEG ratio of 2.17 and a beta of 0.73. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $232.08 and its two-hundred day moving average is $243.66.

International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 22nd. The technology company reported $2.93 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $2.93. The company had revenue of $17.16 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $17.46 billion. International Business Machines had a net margin of 15.52% and a return on equity of 35.65%. International Business Machines’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm posted $2.80 EPS. Analysts predict that International Business Machines Corporation will post 12.33 earnings per share for the current year.

International Business Machines Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, September 10th. Shareholders of record on Monday, August 10th were given 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 yield of 2.9%. International Business Machines’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 59.98%.

Insider Activity at International Business Machines

In other news, SVP Robert Thomas sold 25,000 shares of the business’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 value of $5,758,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president owned 47,800 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $11,009,296. The trade was a 34.34% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. 0.27% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

International Business Machines Company Profile

International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM), commonly known as IBM, is a global technology company that provides hybrid cloud, artificial intelligence, software, consulting and infrastructure solutions. Its offerings help businesses and government organizations manage data, modernize applications, automate processes and improve cybersecurity.

IBM’s portfolio includes the Red Hat hybrid cloud platform, the watsonx suite of artificial intelligence and data tools, consulting services, and enterprise software for areas such as automation, application management, security and asset management.