International Business Machines Corporation $IBM Shares Sold by First Dallas Securities Inc.

First Dallas Securities Inc. cut its holdings in International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) by 60.2% during the third quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The fund owned 5,109 shares of the technology company’s stock after selling 7,719 shares during the period. First Dallas Securities Inc.’s holdings in International Business Machines were worth $1,442,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Winnow Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in shares of International Business Machines during the 2nd quarter worth about $27,000. Mountain Hill Investment Partners Corp. acquired a new position in International Business Machines in the third quarter valued at about $28,000. Trifecta Capital Advisors LLC boosted its stake in International Business Machines by 129.1% during the third quarter. Trifecta Capital Advisors LLC now owns 126 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $36,000 after buying an additional 71 shares during the period. Copia Wealth Management increased its position in shares of International Business Machines by 57.6% during the second quarter. Copia Wealth Management now owns 134 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $40,000 after acquiring an additional 49 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID raised its stake in shares of International Business Machines by 48.5% in the 2nd quarter. Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID now owns 147 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $43,000 after acquiring an additional 48 shares during the period. 58.96% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Activity at International Business Machines

In other news, Director David N. Farr acquired 1,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, January 30th. The shares were bought at an average cost of $304.00 per share, with a total value of $304,000.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 9,258 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,814,432. This trade represents a 12.11% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Corporate insiders own 0.18% of the company’s stock.

International Business Machines Trading Up 3.2%

NYSE:IBM opened at $299.09 on Friday. International Business Machines Corporation has a 12-month low of $214.50 and a 12-month high of $324.90. The firm has a market cap of $279.57 billion, a PE ratio of 26.82, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.00 and a beta of 0.69. The company has a current ratio of 0.96, a quick ratio of 0.92 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.67. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $302.10 and a 200 day moving average price of $283.64.

International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, January 28th. The technology company reported $4.52 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.33 by $0.19. International Business Machines had a return on equity of 38.15% and a net margin of 15.69%.The company had revenue of $19.69 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $19.23 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $3.92 EPS. International Business Machines’s revenue for the quarter was up 12.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Sell-side analysts anticipate that International Business Machines Corporation will post 10.78 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

International Business Machines Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 10th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, February 10th will be issued a dividend of $1.68 per share. This represents a $6.72 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.2%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, February 10th. International Business Machines’s payout ratio is 60.27%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research firms recently weighed in on IBM. Wedbush increased their price objective on shares of International Business Machines from $325.00 to $340.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price target on International Business Machines from $312.00 to $317.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. Bank of America lifted their price objective on International Business Machines from $315.00 to $335.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 13th. Wall Street Zen lowered International Business Machines from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Sunday, January 11th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group lifted their target price on International Business Machines from $360.00 to $370.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $330.07.

Key Stories Impacting International Business Machines

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

• Positive Sentiment: IBM won a role on the Missile Defense Agency’s SHIELD program — an IDIQ contract framework with a $151 billion ceiling — reinforcing its government/defense pipeline and validating IBM’s AI and systems capabilities for large, long-duration contracts. IBM to Support Missile Defense Agency SHIELD Contract
• Positive Sentiment: IBM added PepsiCo’s CEO to its board, signaling strengthened governance and bringing a consumer-industry perspective that can support IBM’s go-to-market and valuation narrative as it pushes AI offerings. IBM Adds PepsiCo CEO To Board As AI And Valuation Story Evolves
• Positive Sentiment: High-profile endorsement: Jim Cramer publicly praised IBM’s CEO, which can lift retail and momentum sentiment in the near term. My Hat’s Off to International Business Machines (IBM) CEO, Says Jim Cramer
• Positive Sentiment: Several bullish write-ups and investor-focused pieces outline a constructive case for IBM’s AI and hybrid-cloud-driven earnings upside, supporting buy-side interest. International Business Machines Corporation (IBM): A Bull Case Theory
• Neutral Sentiment: Missouri AG and IBM reached a settlement in a discrimination lawsuit — this removes litigation uncertainty but the story’s financial impact appears limited/contained based on available reporting. Missouri attorney general’s office and IBM reach settlement in discrimination lawsuit
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage notes that IBM is navigating market headwinds even as it advances its AI push — a reminder of mixed macro/sector pressures versus the company’s strategic progress. IBM Shares Navigate Market Headwinds Amid AI Push
• Neutral Sentiment: A sector piece on quantum-computing outlooks highlights other players (e.g., IONQ) as quantum growth cools; quantum remains a long-term theme but is not an immediate revenue driver for IBM. Quantum Computing 2026 Outlook: 2 Stocks for Long-Term Upside
• Negative Sentiment: Technicals: some coverage flags IBM falling below its 100-day moving average, which can prompt short-term selling or caution among momentum/technical traders. As IBM Stock Breaks Below Its 100-Day Moving Average, Should You Buy the Dip?

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.