Companies /Technology

International Business Machines Corp

NYSE: IBM Information Technology Services
$252.11
▲ $0.65 (+0.26%) today
Markets closed · 2:23am ET
24/7 Rating HOLD
12-Month Price Target
$254.21 +3.3% upside

Set by 24/7 Wall St.’s proprietary analysis of professional targets, profit trajectory, sector, risk, and retail attention. How we calculate our price targets →

Current close $246.11
Street consensus $243.09
Ours vs. the Street +4.6%
$231.34Conservative$246.11Current$254.21Our Target$308.65Optimistic
12-Month Projection Historical Optimistic Target Conservative
$240$270$300Oct 2025Oct 2027Today$308.65$254.21$231.34
$240$270$300Oct 2025Oct 2027Today$308.65$254.21$231.34

Analyst Sentiment

24ANALYSTS
Buy1250%
Hold1042%
Sell28%
The Bottom Line

IBM is fairly valued at current levels. With our price target of $254.21 suggesting modest upside, the stock appears to be trading near fair value. Consider your portfolio allocation and investment timeline before making a decision.

The 24/7 Factor

Base Growth
Conservative growth baseline (reduced to avoid double-counting P/E growth)
1.05×
Sector Momentum
High-growth sector with strong innovation tailwinds
1.15×
Analyst Consensus
Moderate analyst optimism
+2.5%
Earnings Growth
Earnings pressure
−0.2%
Volatility Adjustment
Lower volatility stock
+0.6%
Social Sentiment
Bearish retail sentiment
−3.7%
Read our full methodology →

5-Year Projection

Long-Term Forecast Optimistic Target Conservative
$240$300$360$420’26’27’28’29’30’31$433.12$302.48$251.49
$240$300$360$420’26’27’28’29’30’31$433.12$302.48$251.49

Prediction History

IBM Price Target History Our Target Stock Price
$220$240$260Jul 23Oct 16$251.48$232.08
$220$240$260Jul 23Oct 16$251.48$232.08
Date Price Target Stock Price Rating Upside
$251.48 $232.08 BUY +8.4%
$243.36 $227.10 BUY +7.2%
$244.54 $222.63 BUY +9.8%
$245.74 $225.47 BUY +9.0%
$262.10 $229.55 BUY +14.2%
$263.38 $243.29 BUY +8.3%
$260.59 $234.89 BUY +10.9%
$270.05 $235.59 BUY +14.6%

Social Sentiment

0/100
Sentiment Score
Bearish
Retail Mood
Low
Discussion Activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IBM stock price prediction for 2030?

Looking ahead to 2030, our model projects IBM could trade at an average price of $290.26, with a potential range between $217.69 and $362.82. This represents a potential 17.9% return from today’s price. Long-term forecasts depend heavily on company execution, competitive dynamics, and broader market conditions.

Is IBM a buy, sell, or hold right now?

24/7 Wall St. currently rates IBM as a HOLD. Near fair value (3.3%) Among Wall Street analysts, 12 rate it Buy, 10 rate it Hold, and 2 rate it Sell.

What is the IBM stock price target in an optimistic scenario?

In our optimistic scenario for IBM, the stock could reach $308.65 over the next 12 months, representing a 25.4% gain from today’s price. This scenario assumes favorable conditions materialize, including strong earnings growth, positive market sentiment, and successful execution of company initiatives.

What is the downside risk for IBM stock?

Our conservative scenario for IBM projects a price of $231.34 over the next 12 months (-6.0% from current levels), suggesting relatively limited downside if headwinds materialize. No forecast is a guarantee. Position sizing and time horizon still matter.

Projections are estimates based on current data, updated daily. Not investment advice. Learn how we calculate these projections →