431,793 International Business Machines Corporation $IBM Shares Sold by Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V.

Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. lowered its stake in International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) by 77.6% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 124,960 shares of the technology company’s stock after selling 431,793 shares during the period. Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V.’s holdings in International Business Machines were worth $27,482,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. Harborfront Financial Group LLC acquired a new stake in shares of International Business Machines during the second quarter worth $27,000. Hara Capital LLC acquired a new position in shares of International Business Machines during the second quarter worth approximately $28,000. Bare Financial Services Inc grew its stake in shares of International Business Machines by 114.6% in 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 in the last quarter. Portus Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in International Business Machines during the 1st quarter valued at about $26,000. Finally, Caitlin John LLC bought a new stake in International Business Machines during the second quarter worth approximately $35,000. 58.96% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Headlines Impacting International Business Machines

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

• Positive Sentiment: IBM reported third-quarter revenue of $17.1 billion, up 4.7% year over year, while adjusted EPS of $2.95 exceeded analyst expectations. Software growth accelerated to 9% at constant currency, infrastructure demand improved, and operating pretax margins expanded by 70 basis points. IBM Beats Q3 Earnings Estimates on Software, Infrastructure Growth
• Positive Sentiment: Management raised its full-year free-cash-flow outlook, supported by stronger software performance, Red Hat demand and enterprise AI activity. Transaction-processing revenue also rose 10%, suggesting improving demand in key recurring-revenue businesses. IBM: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors
• Positive Sentiment: Several analysts raised their earnings estimates or price targets following the results. Erste Group increased its FY2027 EPS forecast to $13.40 from $13.13, while JPMorgan, RBC and Stifel reiterated positive ratings and lifted targets. IBM Analyst Estimates and Ratings
• Neutral Sentiment: IBM’s updated FY2026 revenue guidance of $70.2 billion to $70.9 billion broadly brackets the $70.4 billion consensus estimate. The outlook was not meaningfully raised, leaving investors focused on whether the software rebound can continue.
• Neutral Sentiment: IBM declared a quarterly dividend of $1.69 per share, or $6.76 annualized, reinforcing its appeal to income-oriented investors. A separate dividend-stock article highlighted IBM’s decades-long record of payout increases. IBM Declares $1.69 Dividend
• Negative Sentiment: Investors remain concerned that roughly half of the software growth benefited from the Confluent acquisition and that management’s unchanged revenue outlook implies slower growth later in the year. IBM’s comments that lower-cost, open-weight AI models can deliver comparable performance also raised questions about pricing power and AI monetization. Why Isn’t IBM’s Stock Bouncing Back After Strong Earnings Results?
• Negative Sentiment: Some analysts view IBM’s valuation as demanding relative to its modest underlying growth, while slower Consulting performance, debt and uncertainty over the durability of the software rebound could limit further upside.

International Business Machines Stock Up 0.6%

Shares of IBM stock opened at $253.69 on Friday. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $233.06 and a 200-day moving average of $243.70. The firm has a market cap of $239.01 billion, a PE ratio of 21.63, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.42 and a beta of 0.73. The company has a quick ratio of 0.74, a current ratio of 0.85 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.57. International Business Machines Corporation has a 12 month low of $199.19 and a 12 month high of $332.46.

International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, October 21st. The technology company reported $2.95 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.85 by $0.10. The business had revenue of $17.10 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $16.82 billion. International Business Machines had a net margin of 15.99% and a return on equity of 34.37%. International Business Machines’s revenue was up 4.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $2.65 earnings per share. On average, equities analysts predict that International Business Machines Corporation will post 12.34 EPS for the current year.

International Business Machines Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, December 10th. Investors of record on Tuesday, November 10th will be given a $1.69 dividend. This represents a $6.76 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, November 10th. International Business Machines’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 57.63%.

Insider Transactions at International Business Machines

In related news, SVP Robert Thomas sold 25,000 shares of the 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 completion of the transaction, the senior vice president owned 47,800 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $11,009,296. This represents a 34.34% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. 0.27% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities research analysts have weighed in on IBM shares. Citigroup upped their price target on shares of International Business Machines from $245.00 to $280.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday. Robert W. Baird upped their price target on International Business Machines from $230.00 to $260.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “buy” rating and set a $300.00 target price on shares of International Business Machines in a research note on Thursday. Daiwa Securities Group lowered their price target on International Business Machines from $247.00 to $217.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. Finally, Morgan Stanley increased their target price on shares of International Business Machines from $238.00 to $240.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Thursday. Twenty research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have issued a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, International Business Machines presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $266.12.

About International Business Machines

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.