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

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 Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:IBM traded up $9.12 during trading on Friday, reaching $243.14. The company had a trading volume of 4,911,897 shares, compared to its average volume of 4,562,767. The company has a fifty day moving average of $236.88 and a two-hundred day moving average of $246.36. The stock has a market capitalization of $229.07 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.57, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.23 and a beta of 0.71. International Business Machines Corporation has a 12 month low of $199.19 and a 12 month high of $332.46. The company has a current ratio of 0.79, a quick ratio of 0.74 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.63.

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, 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 company had revenue of $17.16 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $17.46 billion. During the same period last year, the firm posted $2.80 EPS. International Business Machines’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.1% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities research analysts forecast that International Business Machines Corporation will post 12.33 earnings per share for the current year.

International Business Machines Announces Dividend

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

Hedge Funds Weigh In On International Business Machines

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in IBM. California State Teachers Retirement System boosted its holdings in International Business Machines by 28,068.3% in the second quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 400,522,341 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $112,630,888,000 after acquiring an additional 399,100,449 shares in the last quarter. BlackRock Inc. bought a new position in International Business Machines in the 2nd quarter worth $21,586,659,000. Bank of America Corp DE purchased a new stake in shares of International Business Machines in the 2nd quarter worth about $4,214,868,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp purchased a new stake in shares of International Business Machines in the 2nd quarter worth about $2,606,782,000. Finally, Norges Bank bought a new stake in shares of International Business Machines during the 4th quarter valued at about $2,446,429,000. Institutional investors own 58.96% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

IBM has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. Roth Capital reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of International Business Machines in a research note on Wednesday, June 3rd. Citigroup lowered their target price on International Business Machines from $255.00 to $245.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, July 24th. Jefferies Financial Group dropped their target price on International Business Machines from $320.00 to $260.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. Piper Sandler upgraded International Business Machines to an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 23rd. Finally, Wedbush set a $350.00 price objective on International Business Machines in a research note on Tuesday, June 2nd. Sixteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $265.90.

Key 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

Insider Activity

In related news, SVP Robert Thomas sold 25,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated 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 directly owned 47,800 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $11,009,296. This represents a 34.34% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. 0.27% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

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.