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International Business Machines - IBM Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
  • Consensus Price Target: $252.19
  • Forecasted Upside: -10.94%
  • Number of Analysts: 18
  • Breakdown:
  • 1 Sell Ratings
  • 8 Hold Ratings
  • 8 Buy Ratings
  • 1 Strong Buy Ratings
$283.15 As of 06/18/2025 04:59 PM ET
▲ +0.104 (0.04%)

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Analyst Price Target for IBM

Analyst Price Target is $252.19
▼ -10.94% Downside Potential
This price target is based on 18 analysts offering 12 month price targets for International Business Machines in the last 3 months. The average price target is $252.19, with a high forecast of $320.00 and a low forecast of $170.00. The average price target represents a -10.94% upside from the last price of $283.15.

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Current Consensus is Moderate Buy

The current consensus among 18 contributing investment analysts is to moderate buy stock in International Business Machines. This rating has held steady since April 2025, when it changed from a Hold consensus rating.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 7 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/26/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 6 buy ratings
  • 6 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
3/25/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 5 buy ratings
  • 6 hold ratings
  • 3 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/23/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 6 buy ratings
  • 6 hold ratings
  • 3 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/21/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 6 buy ratings
  • 8 hold ratings
  • 3 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/20/2024
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 7 buy ratings
  • 7 hold ratings
  • 2 sell ratings
Ratings as of
3/20/2025
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 8 buy ratings
  • 8 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
5/19/2025
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 8 buy ratings
  • 8 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/18/2025

Latest Recommendations

  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 8 buy ratings
  • 8 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings

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DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
6/18/2025Bank of AmericaBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$290.00 ➝ $320.00
6/9/2025Bank of AmericaBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$270.00 ➝ $290.00
5/15/2025Royal Bank Of CanadaBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$276.00 ➝ $285.00
5/10/2025CitigroupReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform
5/7/2025WedbushReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$300.00 ➝ $300.00
4/24/2025KGI SecuritiesSet TargetHold$242.00
4/24/2025Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$237.00 ➝ $233.00
4/24/2025WedbushReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$300.00 ➝ $300.00
4/23/2025Jefferies Financial GroupReiterated RatingHold ➝ Hold
4/23/2025UBS GroupReiterated RatingSell ➝ Sell$160.00 ➝ $170.00
4/23/2025BMO Capital MarketsReiterated RatingMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform
4/14/2025Royal Bank Of CanadaReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$276.00 ➝ $276.00
3/31/2025Jefferies Financial GroupLower TargetHold ➝ Hold$270.00 ➝ $265.00
3/17/2025Erste Group BankUpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
2/11/2025OppenheimerInitiated CoverageOutperform$320.00
2/5/2025The Goldman Sachs GroupReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy
2/3/2025WedbushInitiated CoverageOutperform
1/30/2025Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$245.00 ➝ $270.00
1/30/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$233.00 ➝ $244.00
1/30/2025Bank of AmericaBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$260.00 ➝ $270.00
1/30/2025BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$260.00 ➝ $280.00
1/30/2025Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$217.00 ➝ $228.00
1/28/2025Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$222.00 ➝ $217.00
1/27/2025Royal Bank Of CanadaReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$250.00 ➝ $250.00
1/23/2025Bank of AmericaBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$250.00 ➝ $260.00
1/23/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$227.00 ➝ $233.00
1/14/2025UBS GroupBoost TargetSell ➝ Sell$150.00 ➝ $160.00
1/3/2025Sanford C. BernsteinBoost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$210.00 ➝ $215.00
12/16/2024Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$208.00 ➝ $222.00
10/24/2024Royal Bank Of CanadaReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$250.00 ➝ $250.00
10/24/2024Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$217.00 ➝ $208.00
10/24/2024BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$235.00 ➝ $260.00
10/21/2024Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$200.00 ➝ $245.00
10/17/2024Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$182.00 ➝ $217.00
10/16/2024Stifel NicolausBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$205.00 ➝ $246.00
10/10/2024Royal Bank Of CanadaBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$211.00 ➝ $250.00
10/9/2024Bank of AmericaBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$209.00 ➝ $250.00
10/3/2024Bernstein BankBoost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$185.00 ➝ $210.00
10/2/2024DZ BankDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$215.00
9/30/2024The Goldman Sachs GroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$220.00 ➝ $250.00
9/11/2024Evercore ISIBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$215.00 ➝ $240.00
9/4/2024UBS GroupBoost TargetSell ➝ Sell$130.00 ➝ $145.00
7/26/2024Hsbc Global ResUpgradeModerate Sell
7/25/2024Royal Bank Of CanadaBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$200.00 ➝ $211.00
7/25/2024BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$190.00 ➝ $210.00
7/25/2024Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$190.00 ➝ $200.00
7/25/2024Stifel NicolausBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$190.00 ➝ $205.00
6/24/2024The Goldman Sachs GroupInitiated CoverageBuy$200.00
5/22/2024Royal Bank Of CanadaReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$200.00
5/16/2024Stifel NicolausReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$190.00 ➝ $190.00
5/16/2024Royal Bank Of CanadaReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$200.00
5/2/2024BNP ParibasInitiated CoverageUnderperform$145.00
4/26/2024Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$186.00 ➝ $179.00
4/25/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$190.00 ➝ $185.00
4/25/2024BMO Capital MarketsLower TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$210.00 ➝ $190.00
4/25/2024WedbushBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$140.00 ➝ $160.00
4/23/2024Jefferies Financial GroupLower TargetHold ➝ Hold$215.00 ➝ $210.00
4/22/2024UBS GroupBoost TargetSell ➝ Sell$125.00 ➝ $130.00
4/17/2024Stifel NicolausReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$190.00
3/14/2024Bank of AmericaBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$200.00 ➝ $220.00
3/7/2024Sanford C. BernsteinBoost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$165.00 ➝ $186.00
1/25/2024Royal Bank Of CanadaBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$179.00 ➝ $200.00
1/25/2024BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$155.00 ➝ $210.00
1/22/2024Stifel NicolausBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$144.00 ➝ $183.00
1/19/2024EvercoreUpgradeIn-Line ➝ Outperform$165.00 ➝ $200.00
1/19/2024Evercore ISIUpgradeIn-Line ➝ Outperform$165.00 ➝ $200.00
1/5/2024Societe GeneraleReiterated RatingHold ➝ Sell$143.00
1/5/2024Jefferies Financial GroupInitiated CoverageHold$180.00
12/5/2023Bank of AmericaBoost TargetBuy$155.00 ➝ $170.00
11/13/2023WedbushReiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$140.00
10/26/2023Royal Bank Of CanadaLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$188.00 ➝ $179.00
10/26/2023WedbushReiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$140.00
10/26/2023BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$152.00 ➝ $155.00
10/17/2023Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$135.00 ➝ $130.00
9/20/2023Royal Bank Of CanadaInitiated CoverageOutperform$188.00
7/20/2023Bank of AmericaBoost TargetBuy$152.00 ➝ $160.00
7/20/2023Morgan StanleyReiterated RatingEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$135.00
7/20/2023WedbushReiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$140.00
7/20/2023Stifel NicolausBoost TargetBuy$140.00 ➝ $144.00
7/17/2023BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetMarket Perform$145.00 ➝ $150.00
7/7/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Initiated CoverageNeutral$145.00
4/20/2023BMO Capital MarketsLower TargetMarket Perform$155.00 ➝ $145.00
4/20/2023Evercore ISILower TargetInline$150.00 ➝ $140.00
4/20/2023Stifel NicolausLower TargetBuy$150.00 ➝ $140.00
4/20/2023Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$143.00 ➝ $135.00
4/13/2023Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetOutperform$165.00 ➝ $162.00
2/6/2023Edward JonesDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
1/26/2023BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetMarket Perform$148.00 ➝ $155.00
1/26/2023Morgan StanleyLower Target$148.00 ➝ $143.00
1/26/2023CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral$140.00 ➝ $145.00
1/24/2023Moffett NathansonUpgradeUnderperform ➝ Market Perform$140.00
1/23/2023Stifel NicolausBoost TargetBuy$140.00 ➝ $158.00
1/19/2023Moffett NathansonUpgradeUnderperform ➝ Market Perform$140.00
1/18/2023Morgan StanleyDowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight$152.00 ➝ $148.00
1/17/2023Evercore ISIBoost Target$135.00 ➝ $150.00
10/20/2022Evercore ISIBoost TargetInline$125.00 ➝ $135.00
10/20/2022UBS GroupLower TargetSell$112.00 ➝ $111.00
10/20/2022Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetOutperform$158.00 ➝ $155.00
10/18/2022Bank of AmericaLower Target$155.00 ➝ $145.00
10/17/2022Stifel NicolausLower TargetBuy$150.00 ➝ $140.00
10/12/2022Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetOutperform$163.00 ➝ $158.00
10/6/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetOverweight$155.00 ➝ $152.00
9/28/2022UBS GroupLower Target$118.00 ➝ $112.00
9/13/2022Societe GeneraleLower Target$129.00
8/17/2022Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$156.00 ➝ $163.00
7/20/2022Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetOutperform$166.00 ➝ $156.00
7/19/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetOverweight$157.00 ➝ $155.00
7/19/2022BMO Capital MarketsLower Target$152.00 ➝ $148.00
4/21/2022Tigress FinancialBoost TargetNeutral$133.00 ➝ $139.00
4/20/2022Bank of AmericaBoost TargetBuy$162.00 ➝ $165.00
4/20/2022Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$165.00 ➝ $166.00
4/20/2022BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetMarket Perform$148.00 ➝ $152.00
4/20/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$150.00 ➝ $157.00
4/13/2022Morgan StanleyUpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$147.00 ➝ $150.00
4/13/2022BMO Capital MarketsLower TargetMarket Perform$155.00 ➝ $148.00
1/25/2022UBS GroupLower Target$124.00 ➝ $118.00
1/25/2022BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetMarket Perform$153.00 ➝ $155.00
1/11/2022UBS GroupDowngradeNeutral ➝ Sell$136.00 ➝ $124.00
1/9/2022The Goldman Sachs GroupInitiated CoverageNeutral$140.00
12/15/2021Stifel NicolausLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$151.00 ➝ $145.00
12/2/2021Evercore ISIInitiated CoveragePositive$125.00
10/29/2021Credit Suisse GroupInitiated CoverageOutperform$172.00
10/21/2021Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetOutperform$176.00 ➝ $172.00
10/5/2021Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$167.00 ➝ $176.00
10/1/2021Jefferies Financial GroupInitiated CoverageBuy$170.00
7/20/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$152.00 ➝ $164.00
7/20/2021CitigroupBoost TargetPositive ➝ Neutral$140.00 ➝ $150.00
7/20/2021Societe GeneraleUpgradeSell ➝ Hold$121.00 ➝ $140.00
7/16/2021BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetMarket Perform$150.00 ➝ $155.00
4/20/2021Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$160.00 ➝ $165.00
4/20/2021Stifel NicolausBoost TargetBuy$147.00 ➝ $151.00
4/20/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$150.00 ➝ $152.00
4/20/2021BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetMarket Perform$138.00 ➝ $150.00
4/8/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$140.00 ➝ $150.00
10/20/2020BMO Capital MarketsLower TargetNeutral ➝ Market Perform$140.00 ➝ $138.00
10/9/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$128.00 ➝ $140.00
8/17/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetAverage ➝ Neutral$135.00 ➝ $148.00
7/22/2020ArgusUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$155.00
7/21/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$111.00 ➝ $128.00
7/21/2020Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$150.00 ➝ $155.00
7/21/2020CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral$120.00 ➝ $140.00
7/21/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetHold$120.00 ➝ $130.00
7/20/2020Bank of AmericaReiterated RatingBuy$145.00
7/16/2020WedbushReiterated RatingNeutral
(Data available from 6/18/2020 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

1.36 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 107 very positive mentions
  • 59 positive mentions
  • 10 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
11/20/2024
  • 123 very positive mentions
  • 46 positive mentions
  • 3 negative mentions
  • 3 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
12/20/2024
  • 82 very positive mentions
  • 53 positive mentions
  • 5 negative mentions
  • 1 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
1/19/2025
  • 276 very positive mentions
  • 113 positive mentions
  • 6 negative mentions
  • 2 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
2/18/2025
  • 257 very positive mentions
  • 81 positive mentions
  • 7 negative mentions
  • 3 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
3/20/2025
  • 198 very positive mentions
  • 78 positive mentions
  • 11 negative mentions
  • 6 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
4/19/2025
  • 194 very positive mentions
  • 111 positive mentions
  • 13 negative mentions
  • 3 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
5/19/2025
  • 239 very positive mentions
  • 52 positive mentions
  • 3 negative mentions
  • 1 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
6/18/2025

Current Sentiment

  • 239 very positive mentions
  • 52 positive mentions
  • 3 negative mentions
  • 1 very negative mentions

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International Business Machines logo
International Business Machines Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides integrated solutions and services worldwide. The company operates through Software, Consulting, Infrastructure, and Financing segments. The Software segment offers a hybrid cloud and AI platforms that allows clients to realize their digital and AI transformations across the applications, data, and environments in which they operate. The Consulting segment focuses on skills integration for strategy, experience, technology, and operations by domain and industry. The Infrastructure segment provides on-premises and cloud based server, and storage solutions, as well as life-cycle services for hybrid cloud infrastructure deployment. The Financing segment offers client and commercial financing, facilitates IBM clients' acquisition of hardware, software, and services. The company has a strategic partnership to various companies including hyperscalers, service providers, global system integrators, and software and hardware vendors that includes Adobe, Amazon Web services, Microsoft, Oracle, Salesforce, Samsung Electronics and SAP, and others. The company was formerly known as Computing-Tabulating-Recording Co. International Business Machines Corporation was incorporated in 1911 and is headquartered in Armonk, New York.
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Today's Range

Now: $283.15
Low: $282.94
High: $286.91

50 Day Range

MA: $254.78
Low: $229.18
High: $282.96

52 Week Range

Now: $283.15
Low: $170.41
High: $286.88

Volume

3,531,800 shs

Average Volume

4,234,993 shs

Market Capitalization

$263.16 billion

P/E Ratio

48.74

Dividend Yield

2.37%

Beta

0.66

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of International Business Machines?

The following Wall Street sell-side analysts have issued reports on International Business Machines in the last twelve months: Bank of America Corporation, Bernstein Bank, BMO Capital Markets, Citigroup Inc., DZ Bank AG, Erste Group Bank AG, Evercore ISI, Hsbc Global Res, Jefferies Financial Group Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., KGI Securities, Morgan Stanley, Oppenheimer Holdings, Inc., Royal Bank Of Canada, Sanford C. Bernstein, Stifel Nicolaus, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., UBS Group AG, Wall Street Zen, and Wedbush.
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What is the current price target for International Business Machines?

0 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for International Business Machines in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $252.19, suggesting a possible downside of 11.6%. Oppenheimer Holdings, Inc. has the highest price target set, predicting IBM will reach $320.00 in the next twelve months. UBS Group AG has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $170.00 for International Business Machines in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for International Business Machines?

International Business Machines currently has 1 sell rating, 8 hold ratings, 8 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Moderate Buy."
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What other companies compete with International Business Machines?

Other companies that are similar to International Business Machines include Accenture, Cognizant Technology Solutions, Gartner, Leidos and Booz Allen Hamilton. Learn More about companies similar to International Business Machines.

How do I contact International Business Machines' investor relations team?

International Business Machines' physical mailing address is 1 NEW ORCHARD ROAD, ARMONK NY, 10504. The technology company's listed phone number is (914) 499-1900 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for International Business Machines is www.ibm.com. Learn More about contacing International Business Machines investor relations.