VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al Sells 29,600 Shares of International Business Machines Corporation $IBM

VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al lowered its holdings in International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) by 11.3% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 231,210 shares of the technology company’s stock after selling 29,600 shares during the period. VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al’s holdings in International Business Machines were worth $50,850,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the business. Harborfront Financial Group LLC acquired a new stake in International Business Machines during the second quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Hara Capital LLC acquired a new position in International Business Machines in the second quarter worth approximately $28,000. Bare Financial Services Inc grew its position in 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 buying an additional 55 shares during the last quarter. Caitlin John LLC bought a new position in shares of International Business Machines in the second quarter valued at $35,000. Finally, Osbon Capital Management LLC bought a new position in shares of International Business Machines in the second quarter valued at $37,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 58.96% of the company’s stock.

International Business Machines News Roundup

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 Price Performance

IBM opened at $257.80 on Friday. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $235.17 and a 200-day moving average of $249.93. The firm has a market capitalization of $243.65 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.98, a PEG ratio of 2.54 and a beta of 0.73. International Business Machines Corporation has a 12-month low of $199.19 and a 12-month high of $332.46. The company has a quick ratio of 0.80, a current ratio of 0.85 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.57.

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

International Business Machines Dividend Announcement

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

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities analysts recently issued reports on the company. Stifel Nicolaus lifted their target price on International Business Machines from $235.00 to $260.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, October 22nd. Oppenheimer downgraded International Business Machines from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. UBS Group increased their price target on International Business Machines from $236.00 to $243.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 22nd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price target on International Business Machines from $250.00 to $269.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 22nd. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “buy” rating and set a $300.00 price objective on shares of International Business Machines in a report 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 given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $266.12.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other International Business Machines news, SVP Robert Thomas sold 25,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, August 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $230.32, for a total transaction of $5,758,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 47,800 shares in the company, valued at approximately $11,009,296. This trade represents a 34.34% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Insiders own 0.27% of the company’s stock.

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.