International Business Machines Corporation $IBM Stock Position Increased by Lockheed Martin Investment Management Co.

Lockheed Martin Investment Management Co. increased its position in International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) by 25.6% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 38,300 shares of the technology company’s stock after buying an additional 7,800 shares during the quarter. Lockheed Martin Investment Management Co.’s holdings in International Business Machines were worth $10,807,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its stake in shares of International Business Machines by 2.1% in the 2nd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 95,051,475 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $28,019,274,000 after purchasing an additional 1,913,708 shares during the last quarter. State Street Corp boosted its holdings in International Business Machines by 0.3% during the second quarter. State Street Corp now owns 54,536,963 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $16,076,406,000 after buying an additional 147,721 shares in the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC grew its position in International Business Machines by 1.9% in the second quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 21,936,235 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $6,444,527,000 after buying an additional 400,131 shares during the last quarter. Legal & General Group Plc increased its holdings in shares of International Business Machines by 3.4% in the second quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 7,126,503 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $2,100,751,000 after buying an additional 234,318 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Norges Bank acquired a new stake in shares of International Business Machines during the 2nd quarter valued at $2,011,122,000. 58.96% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of brokerages recently issued reports on IBM. Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their target price on International Business Machines from $300.00 to $350.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, January 5th. Jefferies Financial Group upgraded shares of International Business Machines from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and lifted their price objective for the stock from $300.00 to $360.00 in a research report on Monday, January 5th. BMO Capital Markets upped their price target on International Business Machines from $300.00 to $305.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 23rd. Bank of America increased their price objective on International Business Machines from $315.00 to $335.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 13th. Finally, Erste Group Bank raised International Business Machines from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, December 5th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have given a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, International Business Machines currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $306.86.

Trending Headlines about International Business Machines

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

• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan raised its price target and signaled upside potential for IBM, a move cited by several outlets as a reason the stock is expected to rise. International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) Stock Price Expected to Rise, JPMorgan Chase & Co. Analyst Says
• Positive Sentiment: Evercore ISI raised its price target to $330 and added IBM to a tactical outperform list — another institutional vote of confidence that supports upside ahead of earnings. Evercore ISI raises IBM price target to $330, adds stock to tactical outperform list
• Positive Sentiment: Jefferies reiterated a Buy and sees software growth re-accelerating in 2026 — analysts expect upward estimate revisions on the back of watsonx.ai momentum and the Confluent deal. IBM software growth seen reaccelerating ahead of earnings: Jefferies
• Positive Sentiment: New IBM research (with Ansys and DARPA) built a machine‑learning model for next‑generation chip design — a technical win that underscores IBM’s R&D leverage in AI and semiconductors. Why IBM’s New Machine-Learning Model Is a Big Deal for Next-Generation Chips
• Positive Sentiment: Market commentary highlights January 28 as a key catalyst — analysts are expecting solid Q4 results driven by consulting/AI services and a Z17 mainframe refresh, which could clarify 2026 guidance. Dear IBM Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for January 28
• Neutral Sentiment: Short-term market reaction: outlets reported IBM trading higher after upgrades (intra‑day moves reflect sentiment but not earnings outcomes). International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) Trading 2.1% Higher After Analyst Upgrade
• Neutral Sentiment: Pre-earnings coverage is mixed: many pieces position IBM as a solid AI play but remind investors to weigh a premium multiple and competitive risks. IBM Q4 Earnings Loom: Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock Ahead of Results?
• Negative Sentiment: Some headlines note the stock has pulled back despite upgrades — a reminder that buy-side conviction varies and that elevated expectations can leave the stock vulnerable to any earnings miss. IBM Stock: Slides Even as Analysts Raise Targets Ahead of Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and leverage are watch‑items: IBM trades at a premium P/E and carries meaningful debt (debt/equity ~1.97), which could amplify downside if growth stalls. IBM Stock: Slides Even as Analysts Raise Targets Ahead of Earnings

International Business Machines Stock Performance

Shares of IBM stock opened at $294.61 on Friday. International Business Machines Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $214.50 and a fifty-two week high of $324.90. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $302.39 and its two-hundred day moving average is $282.69. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.97, a current ratio of 0.93 and a quick ratio of 0.89. The firm has a market cap of $275.38 billion, a P/E ratio of 35.24, a PEG ratio of 2.88 and a beta of 0.70.

International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, October 22nd. The technology company reported $2.65 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating 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 business had revenue of $16.33 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $16.10 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $2.30 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 9.1% on a year-over-year basis. Analysts predict that International Business Machines Corporation will post 10.78 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

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.