International Business Machines Corporation $IBM Shares Sold by Generate Investment Management Ltd

Generate Investment Management Ltd trimmed its position in International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) by 3.6% in the second quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 71,994 shares of the technology company’s stock after selling 2,663 shares during the period. Generate Investment Management Ltd’s holdings in International Business Machines were worth $20,245,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the company. Basepoint Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in International Business Machines during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Joseph Group Capital Management purchased a new stake in shares of International Business Machines during the fourth quarter valued at $28,000. Cornerstone Financial Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of International Business Machines in the 4th quarter valued at $28,000. SWAN Capital LLC acquired a new position in shares of International Business Machines in the 3rd quarter valued at $28,000. Finally, Bare Financial Services Inc increased its stake in International Business Machines by 114.6% in the 2nd quarter. Bare Financial Services Inc now owns 103 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 55 shares in the last quarter. 58.96% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

International Business Machines Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:IBM opened at $234.02 on Wednesday. The company has a market cap of $220.47 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.76, a PEG ratio of 2.27 and a beta of 0.70. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $245.71 and a 200 day moving average price of $249.59. The company has a quick ratio of 0.74, a current ratio of 0.79 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.63. International Business Machines Corporation has a twelve month low of $199.19 and a twelve month high of $332.46.

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

International Business Machines Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 10th. Stockholders of record on Monday, August 10th will be issued a dividend of $1.69 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, August 10th. This represents a $6.76 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.9%. International Business Machines’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 59.98%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts have weighed in on IBM shares. Roth Capital reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of International Business Machines in a research report on Wednesday, June 3rd. Oppenheimer cut International Business Machines from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 15th. HSBC set a $175.00 price target on International Business Machines and gave the company a “reduce” rating in a report on Thursday, July 16th. Susquehanna dropped their price target on International Business Machines from $303.00 to $225.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, July 24th. Finally, Piper Sandler raised International Business Machines to an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, June 23rd. Sixteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, International Business Machines currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $265.40.

Trending Headlines about International Business Machines

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

• Positive Sentiment: IBM unveiled a dual-architecture processor for future IBM Z and LinuxONE systems, developed with Arm. The chip is designed to run IBM and Arm instructions concurrently without emulation, allowing customers to use Arm-native applications alongside traditional mainframe workloads. The move could expand IBM’s addressable software ecosystem, support hybrid-cloud and AI workloads, and encourage future mainframe upgrades. IBM Unveils Next Generation Dual-Architecture Processor for IBM Z and LinuxONE
• Positive Sentiment: Commentary is framing the Arm integration as a potentially important AI and enterprise-computing catalyst. The processor is expected to broaden application choices for regulated customers that value IBM’s security and reliability but want access to modern Arm-based software. The commercial benefit is likely longer term because systems using the new design have not yet generated reported revenue. What Could IBM Gain From Its First Dual Architecture Mainframe Processor?
• Neutral Sentiment: IBM’s quantum-computing advances and role in post-quantum cybersecurity add to its long-term technology narrative. These opportunities could create future consulting, security and infrastructure demand, but current quantum commercialization remains uncertain and is not yet offsetting weaker hardware trends. IBM Just Hit a New Quantum Computing Milestone
• Neutral Sentiment: New AI-powered features for the 2026 US Open, including live updates, serve analysis and conversational fan tools, demonstrate IBM’s AI capabilities and support its sports-technology relationship with the USTA. The announcement is strategically positive but unlikely to materially affect near-term earnings. IBM and the USTA Introduce New AI-Powered Fan Experiences
• Negative Sentiment: Investor concerns remain focused on IBM’s modest revenue growth and sharply weaker mainframe sales. Recent coverage cites roughly 1% year-over-year revenue growth and a 42% decline in mainframe sales, reinforcing doubts about near-term results despite the new processor opportunity. A securities-law firm has also announced an investigation related to the Z product slowdown, adding headline and litigation risk, although no wrongdoing has been established. Investor Reminder Regarding IBM Z Product Slowdown Investigation

About International Business Machines

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.