Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar Sells Shares of International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM)

Posted by Kim Johansen on Oct 9th, 2026

Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican-Florida) recently sold shares of International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM). In a filing disclosed on October 7th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in International Business Machines stock on September 4th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “UBS BROKERAGE ACCOUNT” account.

Representative Maria Elvira Salazar also recently made the following trade(s):

Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Citigroup (NYSE:C) on 9/24/2026.
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Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) on 9/24/2026.
Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) on 9/24/2026.
Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON) on 9/24/2026.
Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Snowflake (NYSE:SNOW) on 9/24/2026.
Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of FedEx (NYSE:FDX) on 9/24/2026.
Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Salesforce (NYSE:CRM) on 9/24/2026.
Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of RH (NYSE:RH) on 9/24/2026.
Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) on 9/24/2026.

International Business Machines Price Performance

International Business Machines stock opened at $226.70 on Friday. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $232.24 and its 200 day simple moving average is $244.09. International Business Machines Corporation has a 12 month low of $199.19 and a 12 month high of $332.46. The company has a market cap of $213.58 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.12, a PEG ratio of 2.10 and a beta of 0.73. The company has a current ratio of 0.79, a quick ratio of 0.74 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.63.

International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, July 22nd. The technology company reported $2.93 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate of $2.93. International Business Machines had a return on equity of 35.65% and a net margin of 15.52%.The firm had revenue of $17.16 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $17.46 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $2.80 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 1.1% on a year-over-year basis. Sell-side analysts forecast that International Business Machines Corporation will post 12.33 EPS for the current year.

International Business Machines Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, September 10th. Investors of record on Monday, August 10th were paid a $1.69 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, August 10th. This represents a $6.76 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.0%. International Business Machines’s dividend payout ratio is presently 59.98%.

Insider Activity at International Business Machines

In related news, SVP Robert Thomas sold 25,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, August 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $230.32, for a total value of $5,758,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president owned 47,800 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $11,009,296. This trade represents a 34.34% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. 0.27% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in IBM. Cornerstone Financial Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of International Business Machines in the fourth quarter worth $28,000. Harborfront Financial Group LLC bought a new position in International Business Machines during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Hara Capital LLC purchased a new stake in International Business Machines in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $28,000. Bare Financial Services Inc grew its position in shares of International Business Machines by 114.6% in the 2nd quarter. Bare Financial Services Inc now owns 103 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $29,000 after buying an additional 55 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Portus Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of International Business Machines during the first quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Institutional investors own 58.96% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting International Business Machines

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

Positive Sentiment: Quantum computing milestone: IBM advanced to Stage C, the final phase of DARPA’s Quantum Benchmarking Initiative. Independent experts will test IBM’s hardware, architecture and systems engineering, providing important third-party validation of its roadmap toward a fault-tolerant quantum computer. IBM is targeting 2029 for that milestone. IBM Advances to Stage C of DARPA Quantum Benchmarking Initiative
Positive Sentiment: AI and consulting recovery hopes: Coverage argues IBM’s valuation has become more attractive following its recent decline, while a rebound in consulting demand and continued hybrid-cloud and AI adoption could support growth. IBM’s self-hosted “Bob” AI offering also targets customers that require secure, customer-managed infrastructure. IBM’s Valuation is Getting Interesting as AI and Consulting Rebound
Positive Sentiment: Enterprise partnerships: IBM launched IBM Ready for SAP Solutions, combining its consulting capabilities with SAP cloud ERP to help midsize companies modernize operations and prepare their data for AI. The offering adds a potential channel for consulting and cloud-related revenue. IBM Teams Up with SAP
Neutral Sentiment: Upcoming earnings: IBM will report third-quarter 2026 results on October 21, giving investors a near-term catalyst to assess whether delayed large deals have begun returning and whether AI and consulting growth are improving. IBM Third-Quarter 2026 Results Announcement
Negative Sentiment: Execution concerns remain: Analysts highlighted IBM’s recent underperformance and the risk that a slowdown could persist after tens of large deals failed to close on time in the second quarter. Management said customers delayed rather than canceled those deals, but the timing of a recovery remains uncertain. What Happens To IBM Stock If Its Slowdown Lasts?
Negative Sentiment: Customer attrition in VMware services: 11:11 Systems acquired select IBM VMware Cloud Service Provider enterprise customers. The transaction may modestly pressure IBM’s managed infrastructure and VMware-related business, although the financial impact was not disclosed. 11:11 Systems Acquires Select IBM VMware Cloud Service Provider Enterprise Customers

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research analysts recently commented on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their price objective on shares of International Business Machines from $291.00 to $250.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Friday, July 17th. Bank of America reduced their price target on International Business Machines from $330.00 to $280.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, July 15th. Sanford C. Bernstein cut their target price on International Business Machines from $280.00 to $230.00 and set a “market perform” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd. Robert W. Baird assumed coverage on International Business Machines in a research report on Tuesday, July 21st. They set a “neutral” rating and a $230.00 price target on the stock. Finally, Wolfe Research lowered shares of International Business Machines to a “peer perform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 23rd. Eighteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $253.52.

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About Representative Salazar

Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Florida’s 27th Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2021. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Salazar (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Florida’s 27th Congressional District. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Maria Elvira Salazar was born in Miami, Florida, and lives in Coral Gables, Florida. Salazar earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Miami in 1983 and a graduate degree from Harvard University in 1995. Her career experience includes working as a television journalist, reporter, and news anchor.

About International Business Machines

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International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM), commonly known as IBM, is a global technology company that provides hybrid cloud, artificial intelligence, software, consulting and infrastructure solutions. Its offerings help businesses and government organizations manage data, modernize applications, automate processes and improve cybersecurity.

IBM’s portfolio includes the Red Hat hybrid cloud platform, the watsonx suite of artificial intelligence and data tools, consulting services, and enterprise software for areas such as automation, application management, security and asset management.