Te Ahumairangi Investment Management Ltd Has $5.89 Million Stake in International Business Machines Corporation $IBM

Te Ahumairangi Investment Management Ltd lifted its holdings in International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) by 11.1% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 20,882 shares of the technology company’s stock after acquiring an additional 2,080 shares during the period. Te Ahumairangi Investment Management Ltd’s holdings in International Business Machines were worth $5,892,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the business. Winnow Wealth LLC acquired a new position in shares of International Business Machines during the 2nd quarter valued at $27,000. Mountain Hill Investment Partners Corp. bought a new stake in International Business Machines in the 3rd quarter valued at about $28,000. Trifecta Capital Advisors LLC raised its stake in International Business Machines by 129.1% during the 3rd 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. American Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in International Business Machines during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $40,000. Finally, Davis Capital Management bought a new position in International Business Machines in the third quarter worth approximately $54,000. 58.96% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

International Business Machines Stock Performance

IBM stock traded down $1.43 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $246.26. 893,719 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 5,990,218. The firm has a market capitalization of $230.99 billion, a PE ratio of 22.08, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.49 and a beta of 0.73. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $277.71 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $284.23. International Business Machines Corporation has a 52 week low of $214.50 and a 52 week high of $324.90. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.67, a quick ratio of 0.92 and a current ratio of 0.96.

International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, January 28th. The technology company reported $4.52 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate 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 firm had revenue of $19.69 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $19.23 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $3.92 earnings per share. The company’s revenue was up 12.2% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that International Business Machines Corporation will post 10.78 EPS for the current year.

International Business Machines Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 10th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, February 10th were issued a dividend of $1.68 per share. This represents a $6.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, February 10th. International Business Machines’s payout ratio is currently 60.27%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research firms have weighed in on IBM. DZ Bank raised shares of International Business Machines to a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 11th. Evercore increased their price target on International Business Machines from $330.00 to $345.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. Erste Group Bank cut shares of International Business Machines from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 18th. Bank of America upped their price objective on shares of International Business Machines from $315.00 to $335.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 13th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price objective on shares of International Business Machines from $312.00 to $317.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have given a Buy rating and eight have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, International Business Machines presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $320.87.

Key International Business Machines News

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

• Positive Sentiment: IBM published the industry’s first quantum‑centric supercomputing reference architecture, showing how quantum processors (QPUs) can be integrated with CPUs/GPUs across on‑prem, cloud and research centers — a clear differentiator that supports IBM’s leadership in quantum systems and could open new sales to national labs, research institutions and cloud partners. IBM Releases a New Blueprint for Quantum-Centric Supercomputing
• Positive Sentiment: IBM teamed with Taiwan’s E.SUN Bank to deploy an enterprise AI governance framework — a real‑world banking customer use case that could accelerate recurring software, consulting and services revenue in financial services where compliance and explainability command premium fees. IBM Teams Up With E.SUN Bank on AI Governance: Will it Fuel Revenue?
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts remain generally constructive on top tech names including IBM, which supports sentiment that IBM’s mix of hybrid cloud, AI and quantum positions it for multi-year upside even if near-term catalysts are limited. Analysts Are Bullish on Top Technology Stocks
• Neutral Sentiment: Interview coverage with CFO Jim Kavanaugh reiterates IBM’s strategic focus on AI, hybrid cloud and quantum — useful for investors assessing execution but not an immediate revenue catalyst. The Motley Fool Interviews IBM CFO Jim Kavanaugh
• Neutral Sentiment: Research collaboration that produced a novel molecule highlights IBM’s deep R&D capabilities (materials/chemistry), which may underpin long‑term IP and partnerships but has limited near‑term revenue impact. International Business Machines (IBM) Develops a Novel Molecule
• Neutral Sentiment: IBM appears as a named partner in expanded digital accessibility programs (Level Access partner announcements), which is supportive of ecosystem reach but not a material earnings driver. Level Access Supercharges Partner Program to Accelerate Digital Accessibility
• Negative Sentiment: Market reaction: IBM stock slipped in premarket trading after the quantum blueprint release, suggesting investors are skeptical about the timing and near‑term monetization of quantum initiatives and are focused on valuation and technicals. What’s Going On With IBM Stock On Thursday?

Insider Transactions at International Business Machines

In other International Business Machines news, Director David N. Farr acquired 1,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, January 30th. The stock was bought at an average price of $304.00 per share, with a total value of $304,000.00. Following the purchase, the director owned 9,258 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,814,432. This trade represents a 12.11% increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, Director Michael Miebach purchased 434 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, February 25th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $233.33 per share, with a total value of $101,265.22. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 434 shares in the company, valued at $101,265.22. This trade represents a ∞ increase in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. Insiders bought a total of 1,484 shares of company stock valued at $417,157 over the last quarter. Company insiders own 0.18% of the company’s stock.

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.