International Business Machines (IBM) is currently trading at $225.51. Based on 22 Wall Street analysts, the average target price is $240.59, implying a 6.7% upside. The consensus recommendation is BUY.

Over the past 30 days, the feed records 1 target raise and 0 target cuts for IBM. Over the past 90 days, the feed records 6 target raises and 13 target cuts for IBM.

IBM

International Business Machines

ITOpinion: buy

Opinion Criteria: Based on the consensus of Wall Street analysts. Strong Buy (1.0-1.5), Buy (1.5-2.5), Hold (2.5-3.5), Sell (3.5-4.5), Strong Sell (4.5-5.0).

Price (USD)

$225.51

Consensus target price range

Low–high band from analyst PT changes in the last 3 months; median & sample mean vs current price

LowHigh
$190.00$350.00
Current $225.51
Median: $252.50Mean: $258.60Current: $225.51

Recent price target updates (latest 80)

  • SusquehannaAug 31, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $225.00 → $235.00

  • CitigroupJul 24, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $255.00 → $245.00

  • SusquehannaJul 24, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $303.00 → $225.00

  • Morgan StanleyJul 23, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $293.00 → $190.00

  • BMO CapitalJul 23, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $270.00 → $230.00

  • RBC CapitalJul 23, 2026

    PT action: Maintains

    $270.00 → $270.00

  • BarclaysJul 23, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $288.00 → $262.00

  • BairdJul 22, 2026

    PT action: Announces

    $0.00 → $230.00

  • BarclaysJul 21, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $350.00 → $288.00

  • JefferiesJul 21, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $320.00 → $260.00

  • StifelJul 20, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $290.00 → $235.00

  • CitigroupJul 17, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $375.00 → $255.00

  • JP MorganJul 17, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $291.00 → $250.00

  • Argus ResearchJul 16, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $360.00 → $280.00

  • Evercore ISI GroupJul 16, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $310.00 → $250.00

  • HSBCJul 14, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $231.00 → $191.00

  • OppenheimerJul 14, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $320.00 → $350.00

  • Morgan StanleyJul 14, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $267.00 → $293.00

  • SusquehannaJul 10, 2026

    PT action: Announces

    $0.00 → $303.00

  • B of A SecuritiesJul 6, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $315.00 → $330.00

Band uses only the revised target (Current column) from firm actions dated within the last 3 months—not the Prior price.

Avg Target

$240.59

Based on 22 analysts

Analyst Recommendations

Buy (12)Hold (10)Sell (2)

Upside

+6.69%

Market Cap

$212.46B

Financial & Investment Metrics

Next Earnings Date
Oct 21, 2026D-25
P/E Ratio (TTM)20.05
Forward P/E17.15
P/B Ratio6.17
Dividend Yield3.00%
Return on Equity (ROE)34.46%
Operating Margin16.55%
Debt to Equity188.97
Beta (Volatility)0.71
52 Week Range$199.19 - $332.46
LowCurrent: $225.51High

Insider Sentiment Index (Last 6 Months)

Counts and listings exclude stock awards, gifts, and option exercises—open-market purchases and sales only.

Buy vs Sell (Count)

Insider Buys: 5Insider Sells: 3

Whale Trades (C-Level Large Buys)

Major insider buying detected recently.

HOWARD MICHELLE J. (Director) - 50 shares

Recent Insider Transactions

DateNamePositionTransactionShares
8/26/2026THOMAS ROBERT DAVIDOfficerSale at price 230.32 per share.25,000
2/25/2026HOWARD MICHELLE J.DirectorPurchase at price 237.83 per share.50
2/25/2026MIEBACH MICHAELDirectorPurchase at price 233.33 per share.434
1/30/2026FARR DAVID NDirectorPurchase at price 304.00 per share.1,000
3/3/2025THOMAS ROBERT DAVIDOfficerSale at price 253.01 per share.26,543
2/28/2025FARR DAVID NDirectorPurchase at price 249.00 per share.1,200
11/13/2024ZOLLAR ALFRED WDirectorPurchase at price 210.62 per share.936
11/8/2024LAMOREAUX NICKLE JACLYNOfficerSale at price 215.20 per share.3,600

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the current target price and upside for IBM?

A. The current target price for International Business Machines is $240.59, which implies a 6.7% upside from the current price of $225.51. This is based on the consensus of 22 Wall Street analysts.

Q. What is the current analyst recommendation for IBM?

A. Currently, there are 3 Strong Buy, 9 Buy, 10 Hold, 1 Sell, and 1 Strong Sell ratings. The overall consensus is BUY.

Q. Are insiders buying IBM stock recently?

A. Over the past 6 months, there have been 5 insider buys and 3 insider sells. This can be interpreted as a positive signal.

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