IBM Shares Slide After Q2 Results: EPS Beat, Revenues Beat

Core Insights - IBM reported quarterly earnings of $2.80 per share, exceeding the consensus estimate of $2.64, with quarterly revenue of $16.977 billion, surpassing the estimate of $16.576 billion [1][2] Revenue Performance - Total revenue reached $17 billion, reflecting an 8% increase, and a 5% increase at constant currency [4] - Software revenue increased by 10%, with an 8% increase at constant currency [4] - Consulting revenue grew by 3%, remaining flat at constant currency [4] - Infrastructure revenue rose by 14%, with an 11% increase at constant currency [4] Profitability Metrics - Gross Profit Margin (Non-GAAP) was 60.1%, up 230 basis points [4] - Pre-Tax Income Margin (Non-GAAP) stood at 18.8%, up 110 basis points [4] Cash Flow - Year-to-date net cash from operating activities amounted to $6.1 billion, with free cash flow of $4.8 billion [4] Future Outlook - The company raised its full-year outlook for free cash flow, now expected to exceed $13.5 billion [3]