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International Business Machines (IBM) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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IBM Stock Forecast

International Business Machines (IBM) stock forecast, based on 45 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $254.00, with a high of $260.00 and a low of $250.00. This represents a 6.47% increase from the last price of $238.57.

$160 $180 $200 $220 $240 $260 High: $260 Avg: $254 Low: $250 Last Closed Price: $238.57

IBM Stock Rating

International Business Machines stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 45 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 1 Strong Buy (2.22%), 18 Buy (40.00%), 21 Hold (46.67%), 5 Sell (11.11%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 45 5 21 18 1 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

IBM Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockInternational Business Machines6.47%
SectorTechnology Stocks 32.92%
IdeaArtificial Intelligence Stocks List32.66%
IdeaChatGPT Stocks List32.51%
IdeaSaaS Stocks List32.04%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts--19
Avg Price Target--$216.67
Last Closing Price$238.57$238.57$238.57
Upside/Downside---9.18%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Apr, 253782121
Mar, 253782121
Feb, 252692120
Jan, 252593120
Dec, 242593120
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 24, 2024Wamsi MohanBank of America Securities$250.00$217.6314.87%4.79%
Oct 24, 2024Matthew SwansonRBC Capital$250.00$217.6314.87%4.79%
Oct 24, 2024Keith BachmanLoop Capital Markets$260.00$217.6319.47%8.98%
Oct 24, 2024Keith BachmanBMO Capital$260.00$216.9519.84%8.98%
Oct 24, 2024James SchneiderGoldman Sachs$250.00$232.757.41%4.79%
Oct 16, 2024David GrossmanStifel Nicolaus$246.00$232.965.60%3.11%
Sep 27, 2024Amit DaryananiEvercore ISI$240.00$220.848.68%0.60%
Sep 25, 2024Toni SacconaghiBernstein$185.00$220.97-16.28%-22.45%
Sep 10, 2024Brent ThillJefferies$200.00$203.53-1.73%-16.17%
Aug 20, 2024Matt DezortNeedham$256.79$130.7596.40%7.64%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Feb 05, 2025Goldman SachsBuyBuyhold
Jan 14, 2025UBSSellSellhold
Jan 03, 2025BernsteinMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Dec 03, 2024Evercore ISIOutperformOutperformhold
Oct 24, 2024BMO CapitalPerformPerformhold
Oct 24, 2024BMO CapitalMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Oct 24, 2024Goldman SachsConviction BuyConviction Buyhold
Oct 22, 2024Evercore ISIOutperformOutperformhold
Oct 21, 2024JefferiesHoldHoldhold
Oct 17, 2024Morgan StanleyEqual-WeightEqual-Weighthold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$0 $3 $6 $9 $12 $15 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28 Dec 29
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28Dec 29
Reported$6.28$6.41$1.82$8.23$6.53-----
Avg Forecast$8.07$9.38$9.13$9.54$10.20$10.68$11.21$12.19$12.59$13.47
High Forecast$8.23$9.56$9.27$9.64$10.25$10.90$11.67$13.74$12.92$13.82
Low Forecast$7.91$9.19$9.01$9.37$10.16$10.44$10.89$10.63$12.22$13.07
Surprise %-22.18%-31.66%-80.07%-13.73%-35.98%-----

Revenue Forecast

$55B $61B $67B $73B $79B $85B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28 Dec 29
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28Dec 29
Reported$55.18B$57.35B$60.53B$61.86B$62.75B-----
Avg Forecast$73.95B$70.07B$60.04B$61.78B$62.77B$65.39B$67.93B$72.80B$77.39B$81.96B
High Forecast$75.08B$71.14B$60.75B$62.17B$62.86B$66.02B$69.50B$73.16B$78.93B$83.60B
Low Forecast$72.80B$68.98B$59.45B$61.13B$62.62B$64.52B$65.87B$72.44B$75.62B$80.09B
Surprise %-25.38%-18.15%0.81%0.13%-0.03%-----

Net Income Forecast

$0 $3B $6B $9B $12B $15B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28 Dec 29
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28Dec 29
Reported$5.59B$5.74B$1.64B$7.50B$6.02B-----
Avg Forecast$5.28B$5.57B$6.24B$7.51B$9.56B$10.00B$10.57B$11.42B$11.80B$12.62B
High Forecast$6.34B$6.68B$7.49B$9.02B$9.60B$10.21B$10.94B$12.88B$12.11B$12.95B
Low Forecast$4.23B$4.45B$4.99B$6.01B$9.52B$9.78B$10.21B$9.96B$11.45B$12.25B
Surprise %5.78%3.12%-73.72%-0.16%-37.01%-----

IBM Forecast FAQ

Is International Business Machines stock a buy?

International Business Machines stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 45 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 1 Strong Buy, 18 Buy, 21 Hold, 5 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that International Business Machines is a neutral investment for most analysts.

What is International Business Machines's price target?

International Business Machines's price target, set by 45 Wall Street analysts, averages $254 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $250 at the low end to $260 at the high end, suggesting a potential 6.47% change from the previous closing price of $238.57.

How does International Business Machines stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

International Business Machines's stock forecast shows a 6.47% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the technology stocks sector (32.92%), trailing the Artificial Intelligence Stocks List (32.66%), ChatGPT Stocks List (32.51%), and SaaS Stocks List (32.04%) investment ideas.

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for International Business Machines over the past three months?

  • April 2025: 14.29% Strong Buy, 33.33% Buy, 38.10% Hold, 9.52% Sell, 4.76% Strong Sell.
  • March 2025: 14.29% Strong Buy, 33.33% Buy, 38.10% Hold, 9.52% Sell, 4.76% Strong Sell.
  • February 2025: 10.00% Strong Buy, 30.00% Buy, 45.00% Hold, 10.00% Sell, 5.00% Strong Sell.

What is International Business Machines’s EPS forecast?

International Business Machines's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $10.68, marking a 63.55% increase from the reported $6.53 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $11.21 in 2026, $12.19 in 2027, $12.59 in 2028, and $13.47 in 2029.

What is International Business Machines’s revenue forecast?

International Business Machines's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $65.39B, reflecting a 4.21% increase from the reported $62.75B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $67.93B, followed by $72.8B for 2027, $77.39B for 2028, and $81.96B for 2029.

What is International Business Machines’s net income forecast?

International Business Machines's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2025 stands at $10B, representing an 65.99% increase from the reported $6.02B in 2024. Projections indicate $10.57B in 2026, $11.42B in 2027, $11.8B in 2028, and $12.62B in 2029.