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This summary was created by AI, based on 24 opinions in the last 12 months.

Experts have mixed opinions on IBM Common Stock. Some see it as a legacy name that is adapting well and focusing on services, subscriptions and AI through Watson. Others are optimistic about its potential with Red Hat and Watson X. However, there are concerns about its growth potential and management's ability to execute. Overall, there is uncertainty about its future performance.

Consensus
Mixed
Valuation
Fair Value
COMMENT
IBM Common Stock

It has languished for many years compared to others in the same field. It has run up recently due to the AI frenzy/opportunity but there has been no big improvement in revenue and earnings. The largest component by far is consultation.

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TOP PICK
IBM Common Stock

Legacy name that's trying to adapt. Now much more about services and subscriptions. Getting into AI through Watson, which long ago beat a world-class chess player and won a bunch of money on Jeopardy! Partnered with META and OpenAI. 18x earnings, not expensive. Good yield of 3.37%.

(Analysts’ price target is $183.38)
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BUY
IBM Common Stock

Sold some AVGO to buy this recently. It trades at under 3x sales. Free cash flow has grown in the last 6 quarters from $7 billion to $12 billion, which he loves. Wants to see the 3% dividend grow. They get AI exposure through Red hat and Watson X. Shares have done nothing for 3-5 years, but the last quarter was excellent. It's old-school tech, but more conservative than AI stocks and is dividend-focused. It's not the old IBM. Very optimistic.

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HOLD
IBM Common Stock

Pretty fairly priced, price target is $194.25. One of the first on the AI bandwagon with Watson. Pretty significant play in the cloud, especially with Red Hat acquisition. Spun off hardware, now a software company. Decent runway.

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BUY
IBM Common Stock

Price target raised, though it's below the current share price. As we move into cloud, big data and AI, the big winners are in data like IBM. IBM is old and sleepy, but they bought Red Hat and will be a winner in this space, though not flashy but rather slow and steady. Pays a nearly 4% as you wait.

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WEAK BUY
IBM Common Stock

Open architecture through Red Hat, highly appealing. Long shot, but a possibility, that it'll be able to develop an open architecture to make it competitive in AI. If yes, it's going much higher. Getting act together, getting rid of legacy divisions. Don't go wild, but he wouldn't argue strenuously against adding it as part of a well-balanced portfolio.

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BUY
IBM Common Stock
Sell IBM or NXST?

He's uncertain about the industry that NXST is in, but confident about IBM who delivered an excellent quarter.

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BUY ON WEAKNESS
IBM Common Stock

First on the AI stage with "Watson", but fell short because of so many businesses. Much more a pure company now, that's why it's doing well and will be able to grow over next several years. Will benefit from cloud, but behind the leaders. He likes MSFT better, but IBM is cheaper.

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PARTIAL SELL
IBM Common Stock

AI has really played into its hands. Still has some of the legacy hardware. Short runway, take a bit of profit of about 1/3. If goes higher, you still own. If goes lower, you can buy it back.

(Analysts’ price target is $171.00)
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BUY
IBM Common Stock

It's finally breathing some life into its stock. The 4.1% dividend is one factor, and falling interest rates will help. Their Q1 and Q2 saw sales lighter than expected, though posted big earnings beat. However, they beat revenues and earnings last month, plus strong cash flow. The CEO has been touting hybrid AI to clients. Their key AI platform is Watson X, launched last spring. Their consulting business makes up a third of revenues but is overlooked. Shares trades at only 16x PE 2024. 43% of sales are from software, and 33% from consulting. This is consistent. IBM its recent upgrades.

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DON'T BUY
IBM Common Stock
IBM vs. MSFT

IBM lacks the spread of clientele like MSFT. Also, IBM has been getting rid of their hardware business, focusing more on software with AI. In terms of quality, MSFT is better (customer loyalty, Office Suite) while IBM is inferior, offering little growth. IBM isn't a big player moving forward. Among megatech, MSFT is the top.

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HOLD
IBM Common Stock

Not a fan of company, however business is turning around. Dividend improving. Expecting 9% growth rate. Would wait to see how company performs before buying. Management team doing well. 

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DON'T BUY
IBM Common Stock

Not a top pick for tech investing. Better options for investors in tech. Trading at fair price, but not getting excellent business. 

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SELL
IBM Common Stock

Has done well, but medium- to long-term growth strategy is weak. Some decline in businesses. Made acquisitions at big premiums, impacting cashflow. Dividend won't grow much. Try for $120 or below, collect dividend, sell at peak. Layering in on MSFT over the next 6 months would be better.

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DON'T BUY
IBM Common Stock

Recent success. Nice beat last quarter, up 13% YOY. Flat revenue, general margins beat. 3-5% growth target. He models only 5% growth for 14x earnings. Dividend looks good. Better opportunities in tech and elsewhere.

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IBM Common Stock(IBM-N) Rating

Ranking : 5 out of 5

Bullish - Buy Signals / Votes : 10

Neutral - Hold Signals / Votes : 2

Bearish - Sell Signals / Votes : 9

Total Signals / Votes : 21

Stockchase rating for IBM Common Stock is calculated according to the stock experts' signals. A high score means experts mostly recommend to buy the stock while a low score means experts mostly recommend to sell the stock.

IBM Common Stock(IBM-N) Frequently Asked Questions

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On 2024-03-18, IBM Common Stock (IBM-N) stock closed at a price of $191.69.