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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 52 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $271.07, with a high of $350.00 and a low of $175.00. This represents a 7.52% increase from the last price of $252.11.

$150 $190 $230 $270 $310 $350 High: $350 Avg: $271.07 Low: $175 Last Closed Price: $252.11

IBM Stock Rating

International Business Machines stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 52 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 1 Strong Buy (1.92%), 23 Buy (44.23%), 23 Hold (44.23%), 5 Sell (9.62%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 52 5 23 23 1 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

IBM Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockInternational Business Machines7.52%
SectorTechnology Stocks 35.45%
IdeaArtificial Intelligence Stocks List30.99%
IdeaChatGPT Stocks List31.61%
IdeaSaaS Stocks List25.71%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts111357
Avg Price Target$261.91$257.00$288.23
Last Closing Price$252.11$252.11$252.11
Upside/Downside3.89%1.94%14.33%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Oct, 2639101124
Sep, 26310101125
Aug, 2631191125
Jul, 263117-122
Jun, 262117-222
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 22, 2026BMO Capital$265.00$248.856.49%5.11%
Oct 22, 2026Truist Financial$260.00$246.585.44%3.13%
Oct 22, 2026David GrossmanStifel Nicolaus$260.00$251.463.40%3.13%
Oct 22, 2026Susquehanna$256.00$251.461.81%1.54%
Oct 22, 2026Goldman Sachs$300.00$251.4619.30%19.00%
Oct 22, 2026David VogtUBS$243.00$251.46-3.36%-3.61%
Oct 22, 2026Robert W. Baird$260.00$251.463.40%3.13%
Oct 22, 2026Morgan Stanley$240.00$251.46-4.56%-4.80%
Oct 22, 2026Raimo LenschowBarclays$277.00$251.4610.16%9.87%
Oct 22, 2026Brent ThillJefferies$280.00$251.4611.35%11.06%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 22, 2026BMO CapitalMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Oct 22, 2026Goldman SachsBuyBuyhold
Oct 22, 2026BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
Oct 22, 2026CitigroupBuyBuyhold
Oct 22, 2026JefferiesBuyBuyhold
Oct 21, 2026SusquehannaNeutralNeutralhold
Oct 13, 2026UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Aug 31, 2026SusquehannaNeutralNeutralhold
Aug 19, 2026Craig-HallumBuyinitialise
Jul 24, 2026SusquehannaNeutralNeutralhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$0 $3 $6 $9 $12 $15 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28 Dec 29
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28Dec 29
Reported$6.41$1.82$8.23$6.53$11.36----
Avg Forecast$9.38$9.13$9.54$10.20$10.68$11.21$12.19$12.59$13.47
High Forecast$9.56$9.27$9.64$10.25$10.90$11.67$13.74$12.92$13.82
Low Forecast$9.19$9.01$9.37$10.16$10.44$10.89$10.63$12.22$13.07
Surprise %-31.66%-80.07%-13.73%-35.98%6.37%----

Revenue Forecast

$55B $61B $67B $73B $79B $85B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28 Dec 29
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28Dec 29
Reported$57.35B$60.53B$61.86B$62.75B$67.53B----
Avg Forecast$70.07B$60.04B$61.78B$62.77B$65.39B$67.93B$72.80B$77.39B$81.96B
High Forecast$71.14B$60.75B$62.17B$62.86B$66.02B$69.50B$73.16B$78.93B$83.60B
Low Forecast$68.98B$59.45B$61.13B$62.62B$64.52B$65.87B$72.44B$75.62B$80.09B
Surprise %-18.15%0.81%0.13%-0.03%3.27%----

Net Income Forecast

$0 $3B $6B $9B $12B $15B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28 Dec 29
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28Dec 29
Reported$5.74B$1.64B$7.50B$6.02B$10.59B----
Avg Forecast$5.57B$6.24B$7.51B$9.56B$10.00B$10.57B$11.42B$11.80B$12.62B
High Forecast$6.68B$7.49B$9.02B$9.60B$10.21B$10.94B$12.88B$12.11B$12.95B
Low Forecast$4.45B$4.99B$6.01B$9.52B$9.78B$10.21B$9.96B$11.45B$12.25B
Surprise %3.12%-73.72%-0.16%-37.01%5.96%----

IBM Forecast FAQ

Is International Business Machines stock a buy?

International Business Machines stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 52 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 1 Strong Buy, 23 Buy, 23 Hold, 5 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that International Business Machines is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is International Business Machines's price target?

International Business Machines's price target, set by 52 Wall Street analysts, averages $271.07 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $175 at the low end to $350 at the high end, suggesting a potential 7.52% change from the previous closing price of $252.11.

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

International Business Machines's stock forecast shows a 7.52% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the technology stocks sector (35.45%), trailing the Artificial Intelligence Stocks List (30.99%), ChatGPT Stocks List (31.61%), and SaaS Stocks List (25.71%) investment ideas.

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

  • October 2026: 12.50% Strong Buy, 37.50% Buy, 41.67% Hold, 4.17% Sell, 4.17% Strong Sell.
  • September 2026: 12.00% Strong Buy, 40.00% Buy, 40.00% Hold, 4.00% Sell, 4.00% Strong Sell.
  • August 2026: 12.00% Strong Buy, 44.00% Buy, 36.00% Hold, 4.00% Sell, 4.00% 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 2026 is $11.21, marking a -1.32% decrease from the reported $11.36 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are $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 2026 is $67.93B, reflecting a 0.58% increase from the reported $67.54B in 2025. The forecast for 2027 is $72.8B, followed by $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 2026 stands at $10.57B, representing a -0.20% decrease from the reported $10.59B in 2025. Projections indicate $11.42B in 2027, $11.8B in 2028, and $12.62B in 2029.