International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) Stock Forecast & Price Prediction 2025, 2030, 2040, and 2050
Get detailed International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) stock forecast for 2025, monthly, along with long-term IBM price prediction from 2025 to 2050. Look at historical stock performance, analyst recommendations (Buy, Sell, or Hold), and the latest International Business Machines Corporation headlines.
1 Month Prediction
$430.06 [64.95%]
3 Month Prediction
$417.49 [60.12%]
6 Month Prediction
$466.83 [79.05%]
1 Year Prediction
$547.28 [109.90%]
3 Year Prediction
$804.95 [208.73%]
5 Year Prediction
$1062.65 [307.57%]
About International Business Machines Corporation
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International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) Historical Performance
IPO Date
International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) went public on 11 November, 1915.
Change
Since inception, IBM has increased by 18,396.56%. In the last 5 years, IBM has risen from $84.92 to $260.73, a massive 207.03% increase since 2020.
Historical Highs and Lows
In the past 5 years, the stock reached a high of $260.73 and a low of $84.92.
52 Week Range
$162.62
$262.04
The current price $260.73 is near the 52-week high, which means that the stock is overbought.
IBM Stock Price History
Based on IBM stock's historical price data, this table shows how the stock has performed in the last 6 years. Since 2019, the IBM stock has risen from $84.92 - $108.89 to $255.7 - $260.73, which is up 152.67%. Currently, the stock follows upward trend.
Here, we have calculated stock range of IBM, indicating the highs and lows for each year, the average price based on the daily closing prices each year, and the change% from the average price.
| Year | Stock Price | Avg Price | Change% | Year Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $84.92 - $108.89 | $95.81 | -6.25 | 1 Year Change |
| 2021 | $94.83 - $119.77 | $109.53 | 7.17 | 2 Year Change |
| 2022 | $107.32 - $135.29 | $119.8 | 17.22 | 3 Year Change |
| 2023 | $117.65 - $157.84 | $132.0 | 29.16 | 4 Year Change |
| 2024 | $161.86 - $225.63 | $191.17 | 87.06 | 5 Year Change |
| 2025 | $255.7 - $260.73 | $258.22 | 152.67 | 6 Year Change |
IBM Price Performance
6-Month Performance
IBM stock jumped by 18.86% in the last six months.
1-Year Performance
The stock has trended upwards by 40.19% in the past year.
3-Year Performance
In the last 3 years, the stock has soared by 126.19%.
5-Year Performance
In the last 5 years, the stock has gone up by 207.03%.
According to International Business Machines Corporation's historical data, below graph gives us the exact picture of how the IBM stock has performed year-over-year. Here, Each bar on the graph represents a particular year that illustrates how the stock's price changed from one year to the next.
YoY Performance
In the last five years, the stock has shown positive growth in 4 years and a decline in 1 year.
2020
1.16% ↓
2021
16.65% ↑
2022
10.64% ↑
2023
21.85% ↑
2024
39.27% ↑
NOTE: Green bars indicate that the stock has risen compared to the previous year, while red bars show that the stock has fallen.
International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) Financials & Stock Analysis
Total Revenue
Quarterly Revenue: $14.97 B (Q3)
Revenue for Q3 ending 30th September, 2024 decreased 5.09% compared to Q2 ending 30th June, 2024.
Annual Revenue: $62.58 B (1Y)
Revenue for trailing 12 months increased 1.16% year over year from 31st December, 2023.
If compared to the last 5 years, the revenue has gone up from $55.18 billion to $62.58 billion, a 13.41% change.
Market Capitalization
International Business Machines Corporation has a market capitalization of $241.08B, which places IBM in the mega-cap category.
Fundamental Analysis
EPS: $-0.36 (Q3), $8.23 (1Y)
EPS decreased 118.09% since last quarter, and increased 352.20% since last year.
Net Income: $-330.00 M (Q3), $7.50 B (1Y)
Net Income decreased 117.99% since last quarter, and increased 357.44% since last year.
Free Cash Flow: $2.46 B (Q3), $12.12 B (1Y)
Free Cash Flow increased 51.48% since last quarter, and increased 43.22% since last year.
Net Profit Margin: -2.20% (Q3), 11.99% (1Y)
Net Profit Margin decreased 118.96% since last quarter, and increased 352.20% since last year.
Below, we have listed 12 key indicators for Fundamental analysis for IBM stock. These indicators help you understand International Business Machines Corporation's financial health, earnings and growth potential, and make a decision if the stock is a good long-term investment or not.
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Technical Analysis
Here, we have listed 5 key indicators for Technical Analysis for IBM stock. These indicators help investors study past price movements and trading volumes to forecast future price changes, and find the right time when to buy, sell or hold the stock.
| Technical Indicators | Value |
|---|---|
| SMA20 | $228.32 |
| SMA50 | $226.86 |
| SMA200 | $199.63 |
| RSI | 89.14 |
| Beta | 0.71 |
SMA20 < Current Price
This signals IBM stock is in short-term bullish momentum.
SMA50 < Current Price
This signals IBM stock is in mid-term bullish momentum.
SMA200 < Current Price
This signals IBM stock is in long-term bullish momentum.
Sentiment Based on Technical Analysis
Based on 8 technical analysis indicators, the overall sentiment for IBM stock is Bullish. Out of all indicators, 6 indicates bullish signals, 3 signals bearish trends and 0 gives neutral trends. The IBM stock forecast was last updated on 04 February, 2025.
International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) Stock Price Prediction and Forecast
According to short-term forecast, the stock is expected to rise to $513.38 by the end of 2025, and can reach around $464.12 to $552.72 in 2026. And, the long-term forecast suggests that the stock may further jump to $677.07 - $807.62 in 2028, and $1062.19 - $1170.21 by 2031. So, the IBM stock shows a strong upward trend in the next several years.
Short-term IBM Stock Price Prediction & Forecast
| Date | Forecasted Price | Change% |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03 | $430.06 | 64.94% |
| 2025-04 | $411.45 | 57.81% |
| 2025-05 | $417.49 | 60.12% |
| 2025-06 | $430.16 | 64.98% |
| 2025-07 | $453.52 | 73.94% |
| 2025-08 | $466.82 | 79.04% |
| 2025-09 | $469.18 | 79.95% |
| 2025-10 | $479.26 | 83.81% |
| 2025-11 | $499.60 | 91.62% |
| 2025-12 | $513.38 | 96.9% |
In 2025, the IBM stock price is expected to fluctuate between $411.45 and $513.39. According to the monthly forecast, the stock could rise to $513.38 by December 2024. If compared to the IBM's current price, the stock could gain 96.9% by the end of this year.
Long-term IBM Stock Price Prediction & Forecast
| Year | Year Start | Year Mid | Year End | Change% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $464.12 | $462.51 | $552.72 | 111.99% |
| 2027 | $518.64 | $603.15 | $639.83 | 145.4% |
| 2028 | $677.07 | $667.09 | $807.62 | 209.75% |
| 2029 | $756.65 | $869.35 | $981.36 | 276.39% |
| 2030 | $1011.49 | $1054.51 | $1048.76 | 302.24% |
| 2031 | $1062.19 | $1173.84 | $1170.21 | 348.82% |
| 2032 | $1225.28 | $1148.28 | $1365.89 | 423.87% |
| 2033 | $1363.03 | $1414.71 | $1374.32 | 427.1% |
| 2034 | $1478.11 | $1412.41 | $1438.92 | 451.88% |
| 2035 | $1438.17 | $1601.81 | $1716.81 | 558.46% |
| 2036 | $1566.36 | $1618.23 | $1635.45 | 527.26% |
| 2037 | $2002.31 | $1926.18 | $1953.90 | 649.4% |
| 2038 | $2137.47 | $2069.84 | $2046.99 | 685.1% |
| 2039 | $2102.26 | $2386.78 | $2124.29 | 714.75% |
| 2040 | $2496.54 | $2368.93 | $2213.49 | 748.96% |
| 2041 | $2292.03 | $2294.52 | $2413.36 | 825.62% |
| 2042 | $2388.87 | $2355.27 | $2402.10 | 821.3% |
| 2043 | $2772.37 | $2654.75 | $2830.83 | 985.73% |
| 2044 | $2586.48 | $2923.64 | $2928.48 | 1023.18% |
| 2045 | $2952.27 | $3170.43 | $3221.36 | 1135.52% |
| 2046 | $2912.79 | $3106.13 | $2990.54 | 1046.99% |
| 2047 | $2948.46 | $3293.26 | $3008.57 | 1053.9% |
| 2048 | $3230.65 | $3487.13 | $3270.11 | 1154.21% |
| 2049 | $3144.18 | $3075.12 | $3520.17 | 1250.12% |
| 2050 | $3370.99 | $3342.01 | $3871.59 | 1384.9% |
| 2051 | $3389.34 | $3648.18 | $3790.03 | 1353.62% |
International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) Stock Price Prediction & Forecast 2025
At the start of 2025, the IBM stock was at $255.70. Today, it is trading at $260.73, which is 1.97% increase from price at the beginning of the year. By the end of this year, you can expect the stock to reach to $513.38 by December 2025 with a 96.90% change.
International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) Stock Price Prediction & Forecast 2026 - 2030
In the next five years, there will be a significant appreciation in the IBM stock. During this period, the IBM's price is forecasted to shift from $464.12 to $1048.76, which is 125.97% gain.
In 2026, the stock would possibly open at $464.12, descends to $462.51 by mid-year, and wraps up at $552.72, reflecting a 111.99% increase from today's price. Further moving to 2030, the stock can kick off the year at $1011.49, drop to $1054.51 by mid-year, and finish at $1048.76, which is 302.24% change from current price.
International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) Stock Price Prediction & Forecast 2031 - 2040
During this period, the stock would move from $1062.19 to $2213.49, which is up 348.82%
In 2031, we can expect IBM to fluctuate between $1062.19 and $1170.21, a shift indicating a 348.82% gain by year-end compared to current price. And Until 2040, IBM can likely vary from $2213.49 to $2496.54. By the end of 2040, the stock could record a 748.96% rise from today's stock price.
International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) Stock Price Prediction & Forecast 2041 - 2050
According to long-term forecast, the IBM stock can see an an upturn from $2292.03 to $3871.59 in this period. In 2041, the stock can experience a high of $2294.52 by mid-year, closing the year at $2413.36. This results in a 780.04% increase from today.
Moving towards the end of 2050, IBM is projected to open the year at $3370.99. The stock may dip to $3342.01 during mid-year and finish the year at $3871.59. Compared to the stock's current price, this translates to an overall gain of 1384.91% by 2050.
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IBM Competitors
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| LDOS | Leidos Holdings, Inc. | - | $155.18 | 8.00% ▲ | $114.98 ▲ |
| APLD | Applied Digital Corporation | - | $8.29 | 8.51% ▲ | $5.99 ▲ |
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Last updated Feb 04 at 2:16 AM
IBM : Buy, Sell Or Hold?
Analyst Ratings
Based on 17 analysts, 2 rated as a strong buy, 6 recommended a buy, 8 suggested a hold, 1 advised a sell, and 0 indicated a strong sell.Three months ago, out of 16 analysts, 2 analysts gave a strong buy rating, 4 a buy rating, 8 a hold rating, 2 advised selling, and 0 suggested a strong sell.So, according to analyst ratings, the recommendation for IBM stock is Buy.
Expert Analysis
According to IBM short-term and long-term forecast, International Business Machines Corporation shares are projected to go up by 1384.9%, and reach a value of $3871.59 per share by 2050.
As per technical analysis, indicators show a Bullish sentiment, while Fear & Greed Index stands at 85.71428571428571, which signals Greed. Also, IBM has recorded 9/30 green days, which reflects a 47.368421052631575% positivity rate with a price volatility of 0.03%.
Plus, Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio of 40.612152 suggests that IBM stock is overvalued. So, Based on IBM prediction and analysis, it may be the best time to hold IBM stock right now.
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