IBM (IBM) Upgrade to Buy with $295 Target After 22% YTD Rally
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Summarized by AI from the source belowDZ Bank upgraded IBM (IBM) from Hold to Buy with a new price target of $295, following a 22% year-to-date increase. IBM reported Q1 2026 revenue of $15.92 billion, a 9% year-over-year rise, accompanied by a non-GAAP EPS of $1.91, surpassing consensus estimates. The company's enterprise AI initiatives and hybrid cloud strategy have contributed to momentum, with software and infrastructure segments growing by 11% and 15%, respectively. IBM's forward P/E ratio is currently at 19x, indicating a discount compared to other AI companies, despite solid growth potential.
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