IBM Stock News

IBM shares fell more than 5% during premarket trading on Thursday despite the technology company reporting better-than-expected third-quarter earnings and revenue. The company posted adjusted earnings of $2.95 per share, beating analyst estimates of $2.86, while revenue reached $17.10 billion against expectations of $16.82 billion.

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IBM stock jumped after the tech giant company reported third-quarter results that beat Wall Street expectations.

IBM beat on the top and bottom lines and raised its full-year forecast for free cash flow. The company's gross margin was narrower than expected.

IBM reported a higher third-quarter profit and growing revenue across its software and infrastructure segments, as it looks to prove to investors that its disappointing second-quarter showing was just a blip.

IBM finance chief James Kavanaugh on Wednesday said delayed software deals that rattled ​investors in the last quarter were beginning to ‌close, as the company lifted its forecast for the business and reported better-than-expected third-quarter earnings.

Exceeded expectations with accelerated revenue growth led by Software and Infrastructure; Raises outlook for full-year free cash flow ARMONK, N.Y., Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced third-quarter 2026 earnings results.