Is IBM a good investment in 2026?

IBM Corporation trades at a P/E ratio of 22.3, with high volatility (31.3% annualized). The stock is in a consolidation phase.

What is the risk level of IBM?

Based on 30-day volatility of 31.3%, IBM has HIGH risk. Beta of 0.69 indicates lower sensitivity to market movements than average.

IBM Corporation (IBM) Stock Analysis & Price Outlook

Q: Does IBM pay dividends?

Yes, IBM Corporation has a dividend yield of 2.75%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$233.81B

P/E RATIO

22.3

BETA

0.69

Less volatile

DIV YIELD

2.75%

52W HIGH

$324.90

52W LOW

$220.72

VOLATILITY

31.3%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$249.25 → $249.43+0.07%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$238.81 → $249.43+4.4%

IBM | 52-week chartLast updated: 4/16/2026

Technology Sector Context

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

METRIC	IBM	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	22.3x	28.5x	↓ 22%
Beta	0.69	1.15	Less volatile
Div Yield	2.75%	0.80%	Above avg
30d Volatility	31.3%	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
IBIBM(You are here)	$249.16	$233.81B	Technology	—
AAPL	$265.30	$3.90T	Technology	VIEW →
MSFT	$417.18	$3.10T	Technology	VIEW →
NVDA	$196.36	$4.77T	Technology	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

IBM Corporation is currently trading at $249.16, which is 23.3% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.69, the stock shows lower sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL

30-DAY TRENDNEUTRAL

VOLUME0.1M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is IBM a good buy right now?

IBM Corporation trades at 22.3x earnings. This is near market average. Current risk level is High based on 31.3% volatility.

Does IBM pay dividends?

Yes, IBM Corporation offers a dividend yield of 2.75%. This translates to approximately $6.85 per share annually.

How volatile is IBM?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 31.3% and beta of 0.69,IBM is classified as High risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.