International Business Machines Corporation $IBM Stock Sold by Avestar Capital LLC

Avestar Capital LLC trimmed its stake in International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) by 24.3% during the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 7,297 shares of the technology company’s stock after selling 2,344 shares during the quarter. Avestar Capital LLC’s holdings in International Business Machines were worth $1,605,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the company. Harborfront Financial Group LLC bought a new position in shares of International Business Machines in the 2nd quarter worth $27,000. Hara Capital LLC purchased a new stake in International Business Machines during the second quarter valued at about $28,000. Bare Financial Services Inc lifted its stake in International Business Machines by 114.6% during the second quarter. Bare Financial Services Inc now owns 103 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 55 shares during the last quarter. Caitlin John LLC bought a new stake in International Business Machines during the second quarter worth about $35,000. Finally, Osbon Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of International Business Machines in the 2nd quarter worth about $37,000. 58.96% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities analysts recently commented on the stock. Craig Hallum started coverage on shares of International Business Machines in a research report on Wednesday, August 19th. They issued a “buy” rating on the stock. Morgan Stanley raised their price target on shares of International Business Machines from $238.00 to $240.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 22nd. Bank of America dropped their price target on International Business Machines from $330.00 to $280.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. Argus reduced their price target on International Business Machines from $360.00 to $280.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. Finally, UBS Group raised their price objective on International Business Machines from $236.00 to $243.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 22nd. Nineteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, International Business Machines presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $266.12.

International Business Machines Stock Performance

NYSE IBM opened at $257.80 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $243.65 billion, a PE ratio of 21.98, a P/E/G ratio of 2.54 and a beta of 0.73. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $235.17 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $249.93. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.57, a current ratio of 0.85 and a quick ratio of 0.80. International Business Machines Corporation has a 1-year low of $199.19 and a 1-year high of $332.46.

International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October 21st. The technology company reported $2.95 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.85 by $0.10. The business had revenue of $17.10 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $16.82 billion. International Business Machines had a return on equity of 34.37% and a net margin of 15.99%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $2.65 EPS. On average, research analysts predict that International Business Machines Corporation will post 12.41 EPS for the current fiscal year.

International Business Machines Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, December 10th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, November 10th will be paid a $1.69 dividend. This represents a $6.76 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.6%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, November 10th. International Business Machines’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 57.63%.

Insider Buying and Selling at International Business Machines

In other news, SVP Robert Thomas sold 25,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, August 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $230.32, for a total value of $5,758,000.00. Following the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 47,800 shares in the company, valued at $11,009,296. The trade was a 34.34% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. 0.27% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Key International Business Machines News

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

• Positive Sentiment: IBM introduced new AI-agent security controls that combine HashiCorp Vault, Agent Identity, and watsonx Orchestrate. The tools provide centralized governance, least-privilege access, real-time credential revocation, and sandboxed execution across hybrid-cloud environments, potentially strengthening IBM’s position in enterprise AI security. IBM Debuts AI Agent Security Controls For Hybrid Cloud
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and commentators highlighted improving momentum in IBM’s software business, including its hybrid-cloud and enterprise infrastructure operations. IBM’s approximately $12 billion in free cash flow may support continued investment and shareholder returns. IBM’s Software Business Is Picking Up Speed
• Neutral Sentiment: Research reports project strong growth in service virtualization, edge computing, configuration-management systems, SMB IT spending, and battery-warranty analytics—markets in which IBM is listed as a participant. The reports indicate long-term addressable-market opportunities but do not represent new contracts or revenue guidance for IBM. Configuration Management Systems Global Strategic Business Report
• Neutral Sentiment: IBM’s opposition to blockchain-based stock trading reflects concerns about tokenized-market structures, but the issue appears unlikely to materially affect near-term financial results. Why Oracle, Intel, and IBM Are Saying No to Blockchain-Based Stock Trading
• Negative Sentiment: Concerns about IBM’s debt load and whether its long record of dividend increases can continue are weighing on the investment case. The stock’s decline during 2026 has made the dividend more attractive, but also highlights balance-sheet and payout sustainability risks. IBM Stock Is Down 13% in 2026. Is Its Dividend Still Safe?

International Business Machines Company Profile

International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM), commonly known as IBM, is a global technology and consulting company that helps organizations modernize their information technology and business operations. Its offerings include hybrid cloud solutions, artificial intelligence software and services, enterprise software, IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, data analytics, and technology consulting.

IBM provides products and services to businesses, governments, and other institutions across industries and regions worldwide.