International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) Stock Acquired Rep. David Taylor

Posted by Jessica Moore on Jan 24th, 2026

Representative David Taylor (R-Ohio) recently bought shares of International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM). In a filing disclosed on January 21st, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in International Business Machines stock on January 8th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “DAVID TAYLOR TRUST > SCHWAB JOINT BROKERAGE #1 (HOME GROWN)” account.

Representative David Taylor also recently made the following trade(s):

Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) on 1/9/2026.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) on 1/8/2026.
Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) on 1/8/2026.
Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) on 1/8/2026.
Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) on 1/8/2026.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Home Depot (NYSE:HD) on 12/10/2025.
Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) on 12/10/2025.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Eaton (NYSE:ETN) on 12/10/2025.
Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) on 12/3/2025.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Visa (NYSE:V) on 12/3/2025.

International Business Machines Trading Down 0.8%

International Business Machines stock opened at $292.43 on Friday. International Business Machines Corporation has a 12 month low of $214.50 and a 12 month high of $324.90. The company has a market capitalization of $273.35 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 34.98, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.85 and a beta of 0.70. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $302.13 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $282.69. The company has a current ratio of 0.93, a quick ratio of 0.89 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.97.

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

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Norges Bank purchased a new stake in International Business Machines in the second quarter worth about $2,011,122,000. Capital World Investors lifted its position in shares of International Business Machines by 13.9% in the 3rd quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 17,045,156 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $4,809,461,000 after purchasing an additional 2,077,506 shares during the period. Vanguard Group Inc. boosted its stake in shares of International Business Machines by 2.1% during the second quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 95,051,475 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $28,019,274,000 after purchasing an additional 1,913,708 shares in the last quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of International Business Machines by 27,928.2% during the second quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,903,116 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $561,001,000 after purchasing an additional 1,896,326 shares in the last quarter. Finally, First Trust Advisors LP increased its holdings in International Business Machines by 39.6% during the third quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 3,052,880 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $861,401,000 after buying an additional 865,253 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 58.96% of the company’s stock.

Key International Business Machines News

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

Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan and other analysts are bullish — a JPMorgan analyst said IBM’s stock is likely to rise, and other outlets report the stock trading higher following an analyst upgrade, providing near‑term buying interest ahead of earnings. International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) Stock Price Expected to Rise Trading 2.1% Higher After Analyst Upgrade
Positive Sentiment: Evercore ISI raised its price target to $330 and added IBM to a tactical outperform list — a clear signal that some brokers see upside from current levels. Evercore ISI raises IBM price target to $330
Positive Sentiment: Jefferies reiterates a Buy and sees potential reacceleration in software growth heading into the print — this supports expectations for upward estimate revisions in 2026. IBM software growth seen reaccelerating ahead of earnings: Jefferies
Positive Sentiment: Research and product catalysts: IBM’s new machine‑learning model for chip design (with Ansys and DARPA) is being touted as meaningful for next‑gen chips — a longer‑term tech differentiator tied to its AI strategy. Why IBM’s New Machine‑Learning Model Is a Big Deal
Positive Sentiment: Multiple earnings previews (Seeking Alpha, Zacks, The Motley Fool) highlight stronger Q4 prospects driven by consulting (AI uptake, Microsoft partnership), software/watsonx tailwinds and the Confluent deal — these previews raise the odds of an upside surprise. IBM Q4 Earnings Preview Unlocking Q4 Potential of IBM
Neutral Sentiment: Reminder: IBM’s earnings date is Jan. 28 — expectations are elevated, so the report could amplify volatility. Mark Your Calendars for January 28
Neutral Sentiment: Analyst commentary and roundup pieces (CNBC/Benzinga, Yahoo) largely expect a solid quarter but differ on valuation timing — useful for positioning but not immediate catalysts. CNBC Final Trades
Negative Sentiment: Short‑term price weakness: coverage notes and market pieces report the stock has slid recently despite higher targets — signaling profit‑taking and that upgrades aren’t fully translating into immediate gains. IBM Stock Slides Even as Analysts Raise Targets

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research analysts have issued reports on the stock. Jefferies Financial Group raised shares of International Business Machines from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and lifted their target price for the stock from $300.00 to $360.00 in a report on Monday, January 5th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price target on shares of International Business Machines from $290.00 to $312.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of International Business Machines from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a report on Saturday, October 25th. Bank of America upped their price objective on International Business Machines from $315.00 to $335.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 13th. Finally, Wall Street Zen lowered International Business Machines from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Sunday, January 11th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $306.86.

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About Representative Taylor

David Taylor (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Ohio’s 2nd Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Taylor (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Ohio’s 2nd Congressional District. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

David Taylor graduated from Amelia High School. Taylor earned degrees from Miami University (Ohio) and the University of Dayton School of Law. Taylor’s career experience includes working as an attorney and as a businessman at Sardinia Ready Mix, Inc.

About International Business Machines

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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.