Stifel Raises IBM Price Target to $260

On October 22, 2026, Stifel reaffirmed its Buy rating on International Business Machines Corporation [NYSE: IBM] and increased its price target from $235.00 to $260.00. Research notes from the firm detail a forward-looking view on the technology giant as shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange.

IBM International Business Machines Corporation

$248.05 ▼ -13.17% year to date

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Daily close · Oct 22, 2026

Stifel's Call on International Business Machines Corporation

Stifel kept a positive stance on the company, pointing to ongoing software and infrastructure strength. The firm moved its target up from $235.00 to $260.00 while maintaining a Buy rating on October 22, 2026. This adjustment places Stifel's outlook above the broader Wall Street consensus mean.

Other Institutional Activity in International Business Machines Corporation

Institutional investors continue to adjust their holdings across the sector. Integrated Advisors Network reduced its holdings by 8,292 shares, ending with 9,305 shares worth about $2,046,409 in a report dated October 20, 2026.

International Business Machines Corporation Stock Up 2.3%

Shares of International Business Machines Corporation recently traded around $247.43 as of October 22, 2026, down about 0.5% from the day's close of $248.64. The stock trades about 6.5% above its 50-day moving average of $232.39, while sitting 25.6% below its 52-week high of $332.46 and 24.2% above its 52-week low of $199.19.

Recent Earnings

International Business Machines Corporation reported trailing twelve month revenue of $69,094,998,016 alongside earnings of $11.72 per share. The company operates with a net profit margin of 15.5% and a return on equity of 34.5%, showing steady profitability across its software, consulting, and infrastructure segments.

Dividend

Investors receive an annual dividend rate of $6.76 per share, giving the stock a dividend yield of 2.69%. The company pays out 59.8% of its earnings to shareholders through dividends.

Insider Buying and Selling at International Business Machines Corporation

Company insiders executed several transactions over the prior months. Director David N. Farr bought 1,000 shares on January 30, 2026, at $304.00 per share for a total value of $304,000. Later in February, Director Michelle J. Howard bought 50 shares at $237.83 each, totaling $11,891 on February 25, 2026. On that same day, Director Michael Miebach bought 434 shares at $233.33 for a total of $101,264. Officer Robert David Thomas sold 25,000 shares on August 26, 2026, at an average price of $230.32, amounting to $5,758,088.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Other Wall Street firms updated their views alongside Stifel on October 22, 2026. Barclays maintained its Overweight rating and raised its target from $262.00 to $277.00. RBC Capital reiterated an Outperform rating with an unchanged target of $270.00. JP Morgan maintained an Overweight rating, lifting its target to $269.00 from $250.00. Susquehanna kept a Neutral rating while raising its target from $235.00 to $256.00. Overall, the stock carries a consensus Buy rating from 23 analysts.

About International Business Machines Corporation

Headquartered in Armonk, New York, International Business Machines Corporation provides integrated hybrid cloud, artificial intelligence, and consulting solutions to businesses worldwide. Led by CEO Arvind Krishna and employing over 260,000 people, the company helps enterprise clients manage complex IT environments across software and infrastructure.

Bottom Line

Stifel's higher price target joins a wave of target adjustments from major financial institutions as the company navigates its technology transformation. Investors will watch upcoming earnings reports to see if software segment growth matches Wall Street expectations.