IBM(US:IBM) ZACKS·2025-12-30 23:45Company Performance - IBM closed at $302.05, reflecting a -1.21% change from the previous day, which is less than the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.14% [1] - Over the past month, IBM shares gained 0.02%, while the Computer and Technology sector increased by 0.2% and the S&P 500 rose by 0.94% [1] Earnings Projections - The upcoming EPS for IBM is projected at $4.33, indicating a 10.46% increase compared to the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is expected to reach $19.21 billion, representing a 9.45% increase from the year-ago quarter [2] Fiscal Year Estimates - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are projected at $11.39 per share and revenue at $67.02 billion, reflecting changes of +10.26% and +6.8% respectively from the prior year [3] - Recent changes to analyst estimates for IBM are noted, with positive revisions indicating analyst optimism regarding business and profitability [3] Zacks Rank and Valuation - IBM currently holds a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), with the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate remaining unchanged over the past month [5] - The Forward P/E ratio for IBM is 26.85, which is a premium compared to the industry’s Forward P/E of 25.05 [6] - IBM has a PEG ratio of 3.04, while the average PEG ratio for Computer - Integrated Systems stocks is 1.11 [6] Industry Context - The Computer - Integrated Systems industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector, holding a Zacks Industry Rank of 20, placing it in the top 9% of over 250 industries [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the strength of industry groups, with top-rated industries outperforming the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]