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IBM (IBM, $134.15) beats Q4 earnings expectations

IBM (IBM, $134.15) beats Q4 earnings expectations

IBM posted adjusted earnings of $3.35 per share for the fourth quarter, beating the $3.30 per share expected by analysts polled by Refinitiv.

The tech/cloud company’s revenue came in at $16.70 billion also surpassed analysts’ expectations of $15.96 billion.

IBM streamlined its reporting segments for the fourth quarter amid its spin-off of infrastructure services business  Kyndryl. Revenue from its software business, formerly known as Cloud and Cognitive Software, came in at $7.27 billion in revenue, up 8% year-over-year and above the $6.72 billion consensus among analysts polled by StreetAccount.

Revenue in the consulting unit, previously named Global Business Services, climbed +13% from the year-ago quarter  to $4.75 billion, exceeding the $4.20 billion StreetAccount consensus.

The IBM infrastructure business revenue fell -0.3% to $4.41 billion and a bit lower than the $4.43 billion consensus.

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IBM in downward trend: price dove below 50-day moving average on September 18, 2026

IBM moved below its 50-day moving average on September 18, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend. In 23 of 31 similar past instances, the stock price decreased further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 74%.

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on September 18, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on IBM as a result. In 49 of 79 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 62%.

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for IBM turned negative on September 18, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 38 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In 26 of the 38 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at 68%.

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where IBM declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 55%.

IBM broke above its upper Bollinger Band on September 11, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.

Bullish Trend Analysis

The Stochastic Oscillator is in the oversold zone. Keep an eye out for a move up in the foreseeable future.

The 10-day moving average for IBM crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on September 14, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In 8 of 14 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 57%.

Following a +6.44% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where IBM advanced for three days, in 248 of 377 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 66%.

The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In 162 of 263 cases where IBM Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are 62%.

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 9 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is seriously undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (6.277) is normal, around the industry mean (7.676). P/E Ratio (20.386) is within average values for comparable stocks, (69.339). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (2.171) is also within normal values, averaging (2.310). IBM has a moderately high Dividend Yield (0.029) as compared to the industry average of (0.009). P/S Ratio (3.271) is also within normal values, averaging (145.217).

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 29 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 48 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 92, placing this stock slightly better than average.

The Tickeron Seasonality Score of 50 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 56 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. IBM’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 91 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

Notable companies

The most notable companies in this group are International Business Machines Corp (NYSE:IBM), Accenture PLC (NYSE:ACN), Unisys Corp (NYSE:UIS).

Industry description

The industry, whose total market cap runs into trillions, makes hardware/software that allows data to be stored, retrieved, transmitted, and manipulated on computers. With the ever-increasing relevance of data, the information technology (IT) industry has gained momentous growth over the years, and continues to thrive on innovation. Some of the behemoths in the industry are International Business Machines Corporation, Accenture, and VMware, Inc.

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the Information Technology Services Industry is 9.06B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 100 to 216.27B. IBM holds the highest valuation in this group at 216.27B. The lowest valued company is ARSC at 100.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Information Technology Services Industry was 2%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was 7%, and the average quarterly price growth was 22%. VEEA experienced the highest price growth at 185%, while HLSQ experienced the biggest fall at -44%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Information Technology Services Industry was 132%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was 61% and the average quarterly volume growth was -25%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows

Valuation Rating: 48
P/E Growth Rating: 63
Price Growth Rating: 57
SMR Rating: 72
Profit Risk Rating: 92
Seasonality Score: -2 (-100 ... +100)
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IBM (IBM, $134.15) beats Q4 earnings expectations