Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC Sells 305,150 Shares of International Business Machines Corporation $IBM

Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC lowered its holdings in International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) by 27.9% during the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 790,284 shares of the technology company’s stock after selling 305,150 shares during the quarter. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC’s holdings in International Business Machines were worth $232,241,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of IBM. Family CFO Inc bought a new stake in shares of International Business Machines during the 2nd quarter valued at $25,000. Winnow Wealth LLC purchased a new position in International Business Machines during the 2nd quarter valued at about $27,000. Mountain Hill Investment Partners Corp. bought a new stake in shares of International Business Machines during the third quarter valued at about $28,000. Highline Wealth Partners LLC lifted its holdings in shares of International Business Machines by 85.0% in the second quarter. Highline Wealth Partners LLC now owns 111 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $33,000 after buying an additional 51 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Copia Wealth Management boosted its position in shares of International Business Machines by 57.6% in 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 period. Institutional investors own 58.96% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts have issued reports on IBM shares. Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated a “market perform” rating on shares of International Business Machines in a research note on Wednesday, December 10th. Weiss Ratings raised International Business Machines from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a report on Saturday, October 25th. Wall Street Zen lowered International Business Machines from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Sunday, January 11th. Stifel Nicolaus raised their target price on shares of International Business Machines from $295.00 to $325.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, December 9th. Finally, Bank of America increased their price target on shares of International Business Machines from $315.00 to $335.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 13th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have given a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $303.38.

International Business Machines Price Performance

Shares of International Business Machines stock opened at $305.82 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.97, a quick ratio of 0.89 and a current ratio of 0.93. International Business Machines Corporation has a 52-week low of $214.50 and a 52-week high of $324.90. The company has a fifty day moving average of $303.46 and a 200-day moving average of $282.40. The stock has a market capitalization of $285.86 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 36.58, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.96 and a beta of 0.70.

International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, October 22nd. The technology company reported $2.65 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.45 by $0.20. International Business Machines had a net margin of 12.09% and a return on equity of 37.76%. The company had revenue of $16.33 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $16.10 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $2.30 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 9.1% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities research analysts expect that International Business Machines Corporation will post 10.78 EPS for the current year.

International Business Machines Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, December 10th. Investors of record on Monday, November 10th were given a dividend of $1.68 per share. This represents a $6.72 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.2%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, November 10th. International Business Machines’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 80.38%.

International Business Machines News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: BofA raised its price target to $335 and kept a Buy rating, citing a robust free-cash-flow outlook driven by a higher-margin software mix — a catalyst for multiple expansion and shareholder returns. BofA lifts IBM target, sees strong cash flow despite near-term margin pressure
• Positive Sentiment: Jim Cramer publicly endorsed IBM as inexpensive relative to its growth rate and praised management’s execution — media endorsements can amplify buying interest among retail investors. Jim Cramer on International Business Machines: “It’s Inexpensive Relative to Its Growth Rate”
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple bullish write-ups (The Motley Fool) list AI momentum, progress in quantum computing and a reliable dividend as reasons to buy — these narratives support a higher valuation if execution continues. 3 Reasons to Buy IBM Stock Right Now
• Neutral Sentiment: QuiverQuant’s politician-trading update notes historical disclosures involving IBM but contains no recent insider trades tied to material corporate news — limited immediate market impact. Net Worth Update: Representative Judy Chu Made an Estimated $213.5K in the Stock Market Last Month
• Neutral Sentiment: A Motley Fool piece contrasting IonQ and UiPath is largely about quantum vs. agentic AI timelines and not directly about IBM; it’s background context for the sector but not an IBM-specific catalyst. Should You Forget IonQ and Buy These 2 Tech Stocks Instead?
• Negative Sentiment: BofA also flagged near-term margin pressure (investments and mix shifts) even as FCF is strong — a reminder that margin volatility could weigh on short-term earnings and sentiment. BofA lifts IBM target, sees strong cash flow despite near-term margin pressure

International Business Machines Company Profile

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.