Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Decreases Stock Position in International Business Machines Corporation $IBM

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans cut its holdings in International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) by 7.0% during the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund owned 870,517 shares of the technology company’s stock after selling 65,731 shares during the period. International Business Machines makes up 0.5% of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans’ investment portfolio, making the stock its 27th largest position. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans’ holdings in International Business Machines were worth $245,626,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of IBM. CFS Investment Advisory Services LLC lifted its stake in International Business Machines by 0.4% during the 3rd quarter. CFS Investment Advisory Services LLC now owns 9,359 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $2,878,000 after acquiring an additional 34 shares during the period. KPP Advisory Services LLC raised its holdings in shares of International Business Machines by 1.7% during the third quarter. KPP Advisory Services LLC now owns 2,069 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $584,000 after purchasing an additional 34 shares during the last quarter. Ignite Planners LLC lifted its position in International Business Machines by 0.9% during the second quarter. Ignite Planners LLC now owns 3,964 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $1,133,000 after purchasing an additional 36 shares during the period. Vishria Bird Financial Group LLC boosted its holdings in International Business Machines by 3.0% in the third quarter. Vishria Bird Financial Group LLC now owns 1,230 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $347,000 after purchasing an additional 36 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Prosperitas Financial LLC grew its position in International Business Machines by 2.9% in the 3rd quarter. Prosperitas Financial LLC now owns 1,260 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $356,000 after purchasing an additional 36 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 58.96% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity at International Business Machines

In other International Business Machines news, Director David N. Farr acquired 1,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, January 30th. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $304.00 per share, for a total transaction of $304,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 9,258 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,814,432. The trade was a 12.11% increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. 0.18% of the stock is owned by insiders.

International Business Machines Trading Down 0.9%

Shares of NYSE:IBM opened at $306.48 on Friday. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $302.85 and a 200 day moving average of $283.15. The company has a market cap of $286.48 billion, a PE ratio of 27.49, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.99 and a beta of 0.70. International Business Machines Corporation has a 12-month low of $214.50 and a 12-month high of $324.90. The company has a current ratio of 0.96, a quick ratio of 0.89 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.67.

International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, January 28th. The technology company reported $4.52 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.33 by $0.19. The business had revenue of $19.69 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $19.23 billion. International Business Machines had a net margin of 15.69% and a return on equity of 38.15%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 12.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $3.92 earnings per share. As a group, equities research analysts expect that International Business Machines Corporation will post 10.78 EPS for the current year.

International Business Machines Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 10th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, February 10th will be issued a dividend of $1.68 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, February 10th. This represents a $6.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.2%. International Business Machines’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 60.27%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

IBM has been the topic of a number of research reports. Sanford C. Bernstein restated a “market perform” rating on shares of International Business Machines in a research note on Wednesday, December 10th. Jefferies Financial Group increased their target price on International Business Machines from $360.00 to $370.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday. UBS Group set a $317.00 target price on International Business Machines in a research report on Thursday. Erste Group Bank raised shares of International Business Machines from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, December 5th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b)” rating on shares of International Business Machines in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have given a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $330.07.

International Business Machines News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 beat and upgraded 2026 revenue outlook — IBM reported better‑than‑expected Q4 EPS and revenue, highlighted strong software and AI (watsonx/Red Hat) momentum, and gave FY‑2026 revenue guidance above Street consensus. These fundamentals are the primary driver of recent upside interest. IBM Q4 Earnings Surpass Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: AI & software growth narrative strengthened — Management said AI‑related revenue and software growth powered the quarter (software +14%, infrastructure +21%), and IBM is positioning with its Confluent acquisition to expand data streaming for AI workloads — a strategic tailwind for valuation. Analysis Of IBM’s Confluent Acquisition
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrades and higher targets — Multiple firms lifted price targets and reiterated buy/outperform views after the quarter (Evercore to $345 outperf; JPMorgan raised its target). Upgrades add buying pressure and validate management’s AI story. Evercore Raises Target JPMorgan Raises IBM Target
• Positive Sentiment: Shareholder returns intact — IBM declared its quarterly dividend ($1.68 per share), supporting income investors and signaling confidence in cash flow. (Ex‑dividend date noted in company disclosures.)
• Positive Sentiment: Board addition brings operating experience — IBM elected Ramon L. Laguarta (former PepsiCo CEO) to the board, adding consumer‑sector and global ops expertise that investors often view as governance strength. IBM Elects Ramon L. Laguarta
• Neutral Sentiment: Large bond sale draws attention to funding and leverage — IBM has launched multi‑part bond offerings (euro and dollar) to fund deals and operations; investors are parsing issuance size, yields and the impact on balance‑sheet leverage. This is a funding update rather than an earnings surprise, so impact is mixed. IBM Bond Sale Puts Fresh Funding And Valuation In Investor Focus
• Negative Sentiment: Bearish/critical takes remain — Some analysts and commentaries highlight risks (execution, macro sensitivity, or areas of weakness) and published critical pieces framing cautionary scenarios that can pressure sentiment after initial euphoria. IBM: Limping Into 2026

International Business Machines Company 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.