Rep. Lloyd Doggett Purchases Shares of International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM)

Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) recently bought shares of International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM). In a filing disclosed on January 02nd, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in International Business Machines stock on December 12th.

Representative Lloyd Doggett also recently made the following trade(s):

• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Home Depot (NYSE:HD) on 12/18/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of CocaCola (NYSE:KO) on 12/15/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) on 12/12/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) on 12/9/2025.

International Business Machines Trading Up 1.2%

Shares of NYSE:IBM opened at $294.95 on Tuesday. The company has a 50 day moving average of $304.19 and a 200-day moving average of $281.54. The company has a current ratio of 0.93, a quick ratio of 0.89 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.97. The firm has a market cap of $275.70 billion, a P/E ratio of 35.28, a P/E/G ratio of 2.70 and a beta of 0.70. International Business Machines Corporation has a twelve month low of $214.50 and a twelve month high of $324.90.

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

International Business Machines Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared 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 dividend payout ratio is currently 80.38%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several brokerages have recently weighed in on IBM. Weiss Ratings upgraded International Business Machines from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a report on Saturday, October 25th. Morgan Stanley cut their price target on shares of International Business Machines from $256.00 to $252.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, October 23rd. Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed a “market perform” rating on shares of International Business Machines in a research note on Wednesday, December 10th. Wall Street Zen raised shares of International Business Machines from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus raised their target price on shares of International Business Machines from $295.00 to $325.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, December 9th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have issued a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $301.85.

International Business Machines News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Jefferies upgraded IBM to Buy and raised its price target to $360 (from $300), citing stronger 2026 AI and cloud growth potential — a clear upside catalyst for the stock. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Barron’s highlights the Jefferies upgrade and frames IBM as an “acceleration story,” increasing investor interest in IBM’s transformation into a higher-growth AI/cloud company. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst-watch coverage (Benzinga roundup) lists multiple bullish forecasts — including scenarios implying a >20% rally — which can drive additional buying if a few large firms raise targets. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Market commentary and retail-focused outlets (The Motley Fool) are flagging IBM as a bargain with upside potential as investors re-rate its AI/cloud transition. That framing supports continued inflows from value/growth-seeking investors. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst consensus sites report a “Moderate Buy” consensus and Zacks coverage notes the stock’s recent upswing following a quarterly beat, reinforcing the narrative of improving fundamentals. Read More. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Options/technical commentary (YouTube segment) notes the Jefferies upgrade may push back bearish trends, but flags that technicals still need confirmation — useful for short-term traders. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Background piece on former CEO Lou Gerstner (LiveMint) is of historical interest but is not a direct stock catalyst. Read More.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On International Business Machines

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Family CFO Inc acquired a new position in International Business Machines during the second quarter valued at $25,000. Winnow Wealth LLC acquired a new position in shares of International Business Machines in the 2nd quarter valued at about $27,000. Mountain Hill Investment Partners Corp. purchased a new stake in shares of International Business Machines in the third quarter worth approximately $28,000. SWAN Capital LLC acquired a new stake in shares of International Business Machines during the third quarter worth approximately $28,000. Finally, Highline Wealth Partners LLC grew its position in International Business Machines by 85.0% during the second quarter. Highline Wealth Partners LLC now owns 111 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $33,000 after purchasing an additional 51 shares in the last quarter. 58.96% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Representative Doggett

Lloyd Doggett (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Texas’ 37th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2023. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Doggett (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Texas’ 37th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Lloyd Doggett was born in Austin, Texas. Doggett graduated from Austin High School in 1964. He earned a B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin in 1967 and a J.D. from the University of Texas in 1970. Doggett’s career experience includes working as an adjunct professor with the University of Texas School of Law. In the 116th Congress, Doggett served on the House Ways & Means Committee, and he co-founded the House Prescription Drug Taskforce.

About International Business Machines

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.