RFG Advisory LLC Grows Position in International Business Machines Corporation $IBM

Posted by ABMN Staff on Feb 9th, 2026

RFG Advisory LLC raised its stake in International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM – Free Report) by 52.5% in the third quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund owned 31,739 shares of the technology company’s stock after purchasing an additional 10,923 shares during the quarter. RFG Advisory LLC’s holdings in International Business Machines were worth $8,956,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other large investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Winnow Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in shares of International Business Machines during the second quarter worth about $27,000. Mountain Hill Investment Partners Corp. purchased a new position in shares of International Business Machines during the third quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Trifecta Capital Advisors LLC boosted its position in International Business Machines by 129.1% during the third quarter. Trifecta Capital Advisors LLC now owns 126 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $36,000 after acquiring an additional 71 shares during the last quarter. Copia Wealth Management grew its stake in International Business Machines by 57.6% in the 2nd quarter. Copia Wealth Management now owns 134 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $40,000 after acquiring an additional 49 shares during the period. Finally, Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID raised its holdings in International Business Machines by 48.5% in the 2nd quarter. Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID now owns 147 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $43,000 after acquiring an additional 48 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 58.96% of the company’s stock.

International Business Machines Stock Performance

NYSE IBM opened at $299.09 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.67, a current ratio of 0.96 and a quick ratio of 0.92. International Business Machines Corporation has a 1-year low of $214.50 and a 1-year high of $324.90. The firm has a market capitalization of $279.57 billion, a P/E ratio of 26.82, a P/E/G ratio of 3.00 and a beta of 0.69. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $302.10 and its 200-day simple moving average is $283.65.

International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, January 28th. The technology company reported $4.52 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.33 by $0.19. The firm had revenue of $19.69 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $19.23 billion. International Business Machines had a net margin of 15.69% and a return on equity of 38.15%. International Business Machines’s revenue for the quarter was up 12.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $3.92 earnings per share. Equities analysts predict that International Business Machines Corporation will post 10.78 EPS for the current year.

International Business Machines Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 10th. Investors of record on Tuesday, February 10th will be issued a dividend of $1.68 per share. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, February 10th. This represents a $6.72 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.2%. International Business Machines’s payout ratio is presently 60.27%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other International Business Machines news, Director David N. Farr purchased 1,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, January 30th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $304.00 per share, with a total value of $304,000.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 9,258 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,814,432. This trade represents a 12.11% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Company insiders own 0.18% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

IBM has been the topic of several analyst reports. Oppenheimer set a $380.00 price objective on International Business Machines and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, January 29th. Stifel Nicolaus increased their target price on International Business Machines from $325.00 to $340.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. Royal Bank Of Canada set a $361.00 price target on International Business Machines in a report on Thursday, January 29th. Bank of America upped their price objective on shares of International Business Machines from $315.00 to $335.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 13th. Finally, 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. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, International Business Machines currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $330.07.

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Key International Business Machines News

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

Positive Sentiment: IBM won a role on the Missile Defense Agency’s SHIELD program — an IDIQ contract framework with a $151 billion ceiling — reinforcing its government/defense pipeline and validating IBM’s AI and systems capabilities for large, long-duration contracts. IBM to Support Missile Defense Agency SHIELD Contract
Positive Sentiment: IBM added PepsiCo’s CEO to its board, signaling strengthened governance and bringing a consumer-industry perspective that can support IBM’s go-to-market and valuation narrative as it pushes AI offerings. IBM Adds PepsiCo CEO To Board As AI And Valuation Story Evolves
Positive Sentiment: High-profile endorsement: Jim Cramer publicly praised IBM’s CEO, which can lift retail and momentum sentiment in the near term. My Hat’s Off to International Business Machines (IBM) CEO, Says Jim Cramer
Positive Sentiment: Several bullish write-ups and investor-focused pieces outline a constructive case for IBM’s AI and hybrid-cloud-driven earnings upside, supporting buy-side interest. International Business Machines Corporation (IBM): A Bull Case Theory
Neutral Sentiment: Missouri AG and IBM reached a settlement in a discrimination lawsuit — this removes litigation uncertainty but the story’s financial impact appears limited/contained based on available reporting. Missouri attorney general’s office and IBM reach settlement in discrimination lawsuit
Neutral Sentiment: Coverage notes that IBM is navigating market headwinds even as it advances its AI push — a reminder of mixed macro/sector pressures versus the company’s strategic progress. IBM Shares Navigate Market Headwinds Amid AI Push
Neutral Sentiment: A sector piece on quantum-computing outlooks highlights other players (e.g., IONQ) as quantum growth cools; quantum remains a long-term theme but is not an immediate revenue driver for IBM. Quantum Computing 2026 Outlook: 2 Stocks for Long-Term Upside
Negative Sentiment: Technicals: some coverage flags IBM falling below its 100-day moving average, which can prompt short-term selling or caution among momentum/technical traders. As IBM Stock Breaks Below Its 100-Day Moving Average, Should You Buy the Dip?

International Business Machines Company Profile

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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.