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International Business Machines (IBM) Stock Analysis

Range Bound setup

SellVALUE-TRAP 1/5High Confidence

Technology · Information Technology Services

Sell if holding. At $232.97, A.R:R 1.2:1 is below the 1.5:1 minimum. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Leverage penalty (D/E 2.1): -1.5; Thin upside margin: 8.0%.

IBM is a globally integrated enterprise offering hybrid cloud and AI solutions through Software, Consulting, and Infrastructure segments, operating in over 175 countries. Revenue comes from software licenses, consulting services, and mission-critical infrastructure deployments... Read more

$232.97+8.0% A.UpsideScore 5.5/10#14 of 35 Information Technology Services
Stop $217.37Target $251.71(analyst − 10%)A.R:R 1.2:1
Analyst target$279.68+20.0%20 analysts
$251.71our TP
$232.97price
$279.68mean
$195
$335

Sell if holding. At $232.97, A.R:R 1.2:1 is below the 1.5:1 minimum. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Leverage penalty (D/E 2.1): -1.5; Thin upside margin: 8.0%. Chart setup: RSI 46 mid-range, Bollinger mid-band. Score 5.5/10, high confidence.

Passes 4/7 gates (clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, earnings proximity 82d clear, semi cycle peak clear). Fails on weak momentum and favorable risk/reward ratio and death cross (50MA < 200MA). Suitability: moderate.

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (3/4)
Risks
Thin upside margin: 8.0%
Leverage penalty (D/E 2.1): -1.5
Negative momentum

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)20.5
P/E (Fwd)17.2
Mkt Cap$217.1B
EV/EBITDA16.6
Profit Mgn15.6%
ROE35.8%
Rev Growth9.5%
Beta0.69
Dividend2.93%
Rating analysts27

Quality Signals

Piotroski F7/9

Options Flow

P/C3.00bearish
IV46%normal
Max Pain$130-44.2% vs spot

Concentration Risks(10-K Item 1A)

  • MEDIUMSuppliersingle or limited number of suppliers for server processor technology
    10-K Item 1A: 'Certain of the company's businesses rely on a single or a limited number of suppliers, including for server processor technology for certain semiconductors.'

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Rating Breakdown

1 floor-breaker

Price action weak — below key moving averages, no momentum carry. Needs a base before trend-continuation setups apply.static

Macd
0.0
Volume
0.0
Ma Position
1.0
Rsi
4.5
Obv
10.0
Volume accumulation (rising OBV)Below 200-MA, MA slope -2.0%/30d — confirmed downtrend
GatesMomentum 3.1<4.5A.R:R 1.2 < 1.5@spotDeath cross (50MA < 200MA)Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsEARNINGS PROXIMITY 82d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARRange BoundSuitability: Moderate
RSI
46 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MADEATH CROSSSupport $221.73Resistance $258.50

Price Targets

$217
$252
A.Upside+8.0%
A.R:R1.2:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeCautious

Risk Alerts

! Momentum score 3.1/10 — below 4.5 minimum
! Reward/Risk 1.2:1 at current price — below 1.5:1 minimum
! Death cross — 50-day MA below 200-day MA

Earnings

B
B
B
M
3/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-07-22 (82d)

Verdict History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is IBM stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. At $232.97, A.R:R 1.2:1 is below the 1.5:1 minimum. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Leverage penalty (D/E 2.1): -1.5; Thin upside margin: 8.0%. Chart setup: RSI 46 mid-range, Bollinger mid-band. Prior stop was $217.37. Score 5.5/10, high confidence.

What is the IBM stock price target?

Take-profit target: $251.71 (+8.0% upside). Prior stop was $217.37. Stop-loss: $217.37.

What are the risks of investing in IBM?

Thin upside margin: 8.0%; Leverage penalty (D/E 2.1): -1.5; Negative momentum.

Is IBM overvalued or undervalued?

International Business Machines trades at a P/E of 20.5 (forward 17.2). TrendMatrix value score: 5.8/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about IBM?

27 analysts cover IBM with a consensus score of 3.7/5. Average price target: $280.

What does International Business Machines do?IBM is a globally integrated enterprise offering hybrid cloud and AI solutions through Software, Consulting, and...

IBM is a globally integrated enterprise offering hybrid cloud and AI solutions through Software, Consulting, and Infrastructure segments, operating in over 175 countries. Revenue comes from software licenses, consulting services, and mission-critical infrastructure deployments for enterprise clients, with about 60% of revenues from outside the US.

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