Is IBM a good investment in 2026?

IBM Corporation trades at a P/E ratio of 21.7, with very high volatility (64.6% annualized). Recent trend shows weakness.

What is the risk level of IBM?

Based on 30-day volatility of 64.6%, IBM has VERY HIGH risk. Beta of 0.69 indicates lower sensitivity to market movements than average.

IBM Corporation (IBM) Stock Analysis & Price Target

Q: Does IBM pay dividends?

Yes, IBM Corporation has a dividend yield of 2.78%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$226.22B

P/E RATIO

21.7

BETA

0.69

Less volatile

DIV YIELD

2.78%

52W HIGH

$324.90

52W LOW

$214.50

VOLATILITY

64.6%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$293.86 → $242.01-17.64%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$252.44 → $242.01-4.1%

IBM | 52-week chartLast updated: 2/27/2026

Technology Sector Context

High-growth sector driven by innovation, cloud computing, AI, and digital transformation.

METRIC	IBM	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	21.7x	28.5x	↓ 24%
Beta	0.69	1.15	Less volatile
Div Yield	2.78%	0.80%	Above avg
30d Volatility	64.6%	28%	Higher risk

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Competitors Analysis

Compare IBM's key metrics against its main technology sector competitors.

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
IBM(You are here)	$242.01	$226.22B	Technology	—
AAPL	$272.95	$4.01T	Technology	VIEW →
MSFT	$401.72	$2.99T	Technology	VIEW →
NVDA	$184.89	$4.50T	Technology	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

IBM Corporation is currently trading at $242.01, which is 25.5% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.69, the stock shows lower sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)OVERSOLD

30-DAY TRENDBEARISH

VOLUME6.4M(Above avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is IBM a good buy right now?

IBM Corporation trades at 21.7x earnings. This is near market average. Current risk level is Very High based on 64.6% volatility.

Does IBM pay dividends?

Yes, IBM Corporation offers a dividend yield of 2.78%. This translates to approximately $6.73 per share annually.

How volatile is IBM?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 64.6% and beta of 0.69,IBM is classified as Very High risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.

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Last updated: 2/27/2026, 2:03:35 PM