Global Trust Asset Management LLC Reduces Stake in International Business Machines Corporation $IBM

Global Trust Asset Management LLC lessened its stake in shares of International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) by 50.3% in the third quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor owned 2,107 shares of the technology company’s stock after selling 2,130 shares during the quarter. Global Trust Asset Management LLC’s holdings in International Business Machines were worth $595,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Family CFO Inc bought a new stake in International Business Machines during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $25,000. Winnow Wealth LLC bought a new position in shares of International Business Machines in the second quarter worth $27,000. Mountain Hill Investment Partners Corp. purchased a new stake in shares of International Business Machines in the third quarter worth $28,000. Highline Wealth Partners LLC raised its position in shares of International Business Machines by 85.0% in the second quarter. Highline Wealth Partners LLC now owns 111 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $33,000 after buying an additional 51 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Copia Wealth Management boosted its stake in International Business Machines by 57.6% during the second quarter. Copia Wealth Management now owns 134 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $40,000 after buying an additional 49 shares during the period. 58.96% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

International Business Machines Trading Down 3.6%

Shares of IBM opened at $297.88 on Friday. International Business Machines Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $214.50 and a fifty-two week high of $324.90. The firm has a market cap of $278.44 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 35.63, a PEG ratio of 2.99 and a beta of 0.70. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $303.48 and a 200-day moving average price of $282.42. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.97, a quick ratio of 0.89 and a current ratio of 0.93.

International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, October 22nd. The technology company reported $2.65 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.45 by $0.20. The company had revenue of $16.33 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $16.10 billion. International Business Machines had a net margin of 12.09% and a return on equity of 37.76%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 9.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $2.30 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that International Business Machines Corporation will post 10.78 earnings per share for the current year.

International Business Machines Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, December 10th. Stockholders of record on Monday, November 10th were paid a $1.68 dividend. This represents a $6.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, November 10th. International Business Machines’s payout ratio is 80.38%.

Key Stories Impacting International Business Machines

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

• Positive Sentiment: IBM launched “IBM Sovereign Core,” billed as the industry’s first AI‑ready sovereign-enabled software for enterprises, governments and service providers — a product that could unlock new regulated/government contracts and position IBM in the growing market for data‑sovereignty and secure AI deployments. IBM Introduces New Software to Address Growing Digital Sovereignty Imperative
• Positive Sentiment: Bank of America analyst sees upside for IBM and expects the stock to rise — analyst buy/upgrade momentum can spur short‑term inflows and supports valuation sentiment. International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Bank of America Analyst Says
• Positive Sentiment: Industry coverage highlights IBM as a beneficiary of demand for integrated solutions and multi‑cloud adoption, reinforcing the company’s positioning in hybrid cloud and infrastructure services. This thematic tailwind could support revenue momentum over time. 4 Stocks to Watch From a Prospering Technology Solutions Industry
• Neutral Sentiment: IBM scheduled its Q4 2025 results and conference call for Jan. 28 — an event that could trigger larger moves depending on guidance and AI/Cloud segment metrics. IBM to Announce Fourth-Quarter 2025 Financial Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst note roundup and market commentary show mixed near‑term views: IBM has been trending among analysts but has short‑term pullbacks; monitor revisions and consensus estimates ahead of earnings. International Business Machines Stock Trending Among Analysts
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage pieces on IBM’s global IT presence and analyst insight summaries offer background on strategy and competitive positioning but contain limited immediate market-moving detail. International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) s&p 500 today Global IT Presence
• Negative Sentiment: Comparisons to Microsoft emphasize MSFT’s stronger AI momentum and growth outlook, a narrative that can pressure IBM’s relative valuation and investor preference in the AI/cloud race. IBM vs. MSFT: Which Cloud & AI Tech Giant is a Better Buy?

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several analysts have weighed in on IBM shares. Erste Group Bank raised International Business Machines from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, December 5th. Wall Street Zen cut shares of International Business Machines from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Sunday, January 11th. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of International Business Machines from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a research report on Saturday, October 25th. BMO Capital Markets increased their price target on shares of International Business Machines from $300.00 to $305.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a report on Thursday, October 23rd. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group upgraded shares of International Business Machines from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and raised their price objective for the company from $300.00 to $360.00 in a research report on Monday, January 5th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have given a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $303.38.

International Business Machines Profile

International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is a global technology and consulting company headquartered in Armonk, New York. Founded in 1911 as the Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company (CTR) and renamed IBM in 1924, the company has evolved from early electromechanical machines to a diversified technology provider serving enterprises and governments worldwide. IBM is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol IBM.

IBM’s principal businesses encompass cloud computing and software, infrastructure and systems, consulting and technology services, and research and development.