IBM beats Q3 earnings on software rebound, guides full-year revenue growth

IBM's software division just delivered a quarter that silenced critics who called the July stumble a warning sign, but the real test has nothing to do with last quarter's numbers and everything to do with what Red Hat does next.

24/7 Wall Street • 18 hours ago

IBM Sinks 7% as CEO's AI Spending Caution Overshadows Earnings Beat; Accenture and Infosys Ease Back

A quarter that topped Wall Street forecasts on revenue and adjusted earnings is drawing sellers into International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM | IBM Price Prediction), as an unchanged full-year outlook and pointed artificial intelligence (AI) commentary from the chief executive set

24/7 Wall Street • 18 hours ago

IBM falls as analysts question staying power of software rebound

IBM shares fell 6.5% in premarket trading on Thursday, as analysts said part of the company's third-quarter software rebound was ​driven by deals delayed from the previous quarter, raising ‌questions about how sustainable the boost would be.

Reuters • 18 hours ago

Big Blue's Wild Wednesday Ride: IBM Crushes Q3 Earnings, So Why Did the Stock Tank Mid-Call?

International Business Machines beat third-quarter expectations on both revenue and earnings, initially driving shares 7.3% higher in after-hours trading. The stock reversed abruptly halfway through the earnings call, dropping to a 4.6% after-hours loss around 5:35 p.m.

The Motley Fool • Oct 22, 2026

Why is IBM stock down 5% despite Q3 earnings beat?

IBM shares fell more than 5% during premarket trading on Thursday despite the technology company reporting better-than-expected third-quarter earnings and revenue. The company posted adjusted earnings of $2.95 per share, beating analyst estimates of $2.86, while revenue reached $17.10 billion against expectations of $16.82 billion.

Invezz • 19 hours ago

IBM's stock falls as investors struggle to shake off July earnings miss

Shares in International Business Machines declined 5% in Thursday's premarket trading as investors digested the company's third-quarter results.

Market Watch • 19 hours ago

IBM maintains full-year outlook as software growth lifts margins

International Business Machines Corp (NYSE:IBM) maintained its full-year revenue growth and free cash flow targets after first-quarter software strength helped expand margins and lift cash generation. Revenue rose 1% year-on-year to $14.5 billion in the three months to March, increasing 2% after adjusting for currency movements.

Proactive Investors • 18 hours ago

Why Isn't IBM's Stock Bouncing Back After Strong Earnings Results?

IBM's revenue growth accelerated to 5%, and it raised its free cash flow outlook, yet shares slipped the next day. Roughly half of the company's software's 9% growth came from its Confluent acquisition, and management's outlook points to a slower fourth quarter.

The Motley Fool • 13 hours ago

What Would Have to Happen for Hedera (HBAR) to Reach $0.25?

HBAR needs a massive rally to reclaim a price level it held for weeks in mid-2025, but network activity is surging while the token keeps sliding. A specific chain of events must unfold in sequence before $0.25 becomes realistic again.

24/7 Wall Street • 12 hours ago

IBM Is America's Worst Big Tech Company

Every quarter, IBM (NYSE: IBM) | IBM Price Prediction CEO Arvind Krishna says IBM is doing great. Every quarter, investors are reminded that what was the greatest American tech company for decades had its chance to stay great.

24/7 Wall Street • 13 hours ago