I Think IBM Stock Will Be Higher in 5 Years. I Still Wouldn't Buy It Today.
Following a brutal 2026, the five-year case comes down to reaccelerating software growth and a 31-year dividend streak.
Overview
Shareholders of International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) have had a difficult 2026. The stock is down about 22% year to date as of this writing, trading near $230 -- roughly 30% below the record close of $329.23 it set on June 2.
Most of that damage arrived in a single session. Shares fell about 25% on July 14, when IBM reported preliminary second-quarter results that fell short of the company's own expectations. The lowered full-year outlook came on July 22, with the final report.
Details
A sell-off like this invites a longer view, though. Where could IBM stock be five years from now?
Source
Originally published at www.fool.com.
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