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Group 1 - IBM reported quarterly earnings of $2.8 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.64 per share, and up from $2.43 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of +6.06% [1] - The company posted revenues of $16.98 billion for the quarter ended June 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.40%, and an increase from $15.77 billion year-over-year [2] - IBM shares have increased approximately 28.3% since the beginning of the year, significantly outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 7.3% [3] Group 2 - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $2.45 on revenues of $16.05 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $10.94 on revenues of $66.24 billion [7] - The Computer - Integrated Systems industry, to which IBM belongs, is currently ranked in the top 10% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a favorable outlook compared to the bottom 50% [8]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q2 2025, the company reported revenue of $17 billion, adjusted EBITDA of $4.7 billion, operating pretax income of $3.2 billion, and operating earnings per share of $2.8, with revenue growth exceeding 5% at constant currency [19][20] - The company generated $4.8 billion in free cash flow in the first half, marking the highest first half free cash flow margin in many years, with adjusted EBITDA growth of 16% and operating earnings per share growth of 15% [19][26] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Software revenue grew by 8%, with annual recurring revenue (ARR) reaching $22.7 billion, up 10% year-over-year, and Red Hat's growth accelerated to 14% [20][29] - Infrastructure revenue increased by 11%, driven by a 67% rise in IBM Z, while consulting revenue remained flat, stabilizing in the first half [21][22] - Transaction processing revenue declined by 2%, reflecting client prioritization of hardware spending at the beginning of the new Z17 program [20][21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The hybrid infrastructure segment grew by 19%, while distributed infrastructure revenue decreased by 17% due to product cycle dynamics [21] - The consulting backlog increased by 4% year-over-year, indicating a healthy demand environment despite a challenging pricing landscape [22] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company's strategy focuses on hybrid cloud and artificial intelligence, supported by five key elements: client trust, flexible platforms, sustained innovation, deep domain expertise, and a broad ecosystem [9] - The company aims to achieve accelerating revenue growth of over 5% for the full year and has raised its free cash flow expectations to above $13.5 billion [18][28] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed cautious optimism regarding the macroeconomic environment, noting strong demand for technology that enhances productivity and reduces costs [6][52] - The company anticipates continued growth in software and infrastructure, with a focus on AI and automation driving transformation for clients [10][30] Other Important Information - The company closed the acquisition of DataStax, enhancing its real-time scalable data capabilities to support AI-driven applications [17] - The company introduced new capabilities across its portfolio, including enhancements to WatsonX and the launch of Z17, its most advanced mainframe [13][15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you elaborate on software trends and organic growth? - Management confirmed that organic growth in software has decelerated but remains confident in approaching 10% growth for the year, driven by strong performance in Red Hat and automation [36][39] Question: What are customer spending priorities in the current macro environment? - Management noted that customers are prioritizing AI and technology investments to improve efficiency and reduce costs, with a strong focus on modernization and digital transformation [52][101] Question: Why not raise guidance despite strong performance? - Management emphasized a conservative approach, highlighting that while performance has exceeded expectations, they prefer to maintain guidance to account for uncertainties in the second half of the year [61][70] Question: What is the outlook for software growth heading into 2026? - Management expressed confidence in maintaining or improving growth rates in software, driven by strong demand for Red Hat, automation, and AI solutions [74][80] Question: How is AI impacting customer spending in non-AI areas? - Management indicated that AI investments are largely incremental, with some cannibalization occurring in traditional consulting areas, but overall, AI is enhancing the value of existing products [92][96]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q2 2025, the company reported revenue of $17 billion, adjusted EBITDA of $4.7 billion, and operating pre-tax income of $3.2 billion, with operating earnings per share at $2.8 [18] - Revenue growth exceeded 5% at constant currency, with adjusted EBITDA growth of 16% and operating earnings per share growth of 15% [19][27] - Free cash flow for the first half reached $4.8 billion, marking the highest first half free cash flow margin in many years [25] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Software revenue grew 8%, with annual recurring revenue (ARR) increasing to $22.7 billion, up 10% year-over-year [20] - Red Hat's growth accelerated to 14%, driven by strong demand for hybrid cloud solutions [20] - Infrastructure revenue increased by 11%, with hybrid infrastructure up 19% and IBM Z revenue up 67% due to the strong start of the Z17 program [21] - Consulting revenue remained flat, with Intelligent Operations revenue growing 2% and Strategy and Technology declining by 2% [22] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted strong demand for technology across various regions, including Japan, South Asia, and the Middle East, with enterprise technology expected to grow in the 5% to 7% range [51] - The geopolitical environment has led some clients to adopt a cautious approach, but overall spending is expected to remain robust [6][7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company's strategy focuses on hybrid cloud and artificial intelligence, supported by five key elements: client trust, flexible platforms, sustained innovation, deep domain expertise, and a broad ecosystem [8] - The company is expanding its partner ecosystem to deliver AI at scale, with collaborations announced with major firms like Oracle, AWS, and Microsoft [11] - The company aims to achieve approximately $4.5 billion in annual run rate savings by the end of 2025, enhancing operational efficiency [30] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the macroeconomic environment, highlighting strong demand for technology and the potential for long-term growth [50] - The company raised its expectations for free cash flow to above $13.5 billion for the year, reflecting confidence in its ability to deliver sustainable, profitable growth [17][27] - Management acknowledged the dynamic environment but emphasized the strength of the company's portfolio and disciplined strategy [31] Other Important Information - The company closed the acquisition of DataStax, enhancing its capabilities in real-time scalable data for AI-driven applications [16] - The launch of the Z17 mainframe is expected to drive future growth, with significant advancements in AI inference operations [14] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you elaborate on software trends and organic growth? - Management confirmed that organic growth in software has decelerated but remains confident in approaching double-digit growth for the year, driven by Red Hat and automation [34][36] Question: What are customer spending priorities in the current environment? - Management noted that customers are prioritizing AI and technology investments to improve efficiency and reduce costs, with a strong focus on modernization [49][52] Question: Why not raise guidance despite positive trends? - Management explained that while they are optimistic, they prefer to maintain a conservative approach, ensuring they meet expectations for the remainder of the year [57][66] Question: What is the outlook for software growth heading into 2026? - Management expressed confidence in maintaining or improving growth rates in software, driven by strong demand for Red Hat and automation solutions [70][72] Question: How is AI impacting customer spending in non-AI areas? - Management indicated that AI investments are largely incremental, enhancing existing products and services rather than cannibalizing other areas [88][92]

Financial Performance Highlights - IBM's Q2 2025 revenue reached $17 billion, showing a 5% year-over-year growth[13] - The company's free cash flow for Q2 2025 was $28 billion[13,35], and the first half of 2025 saw $48 billion in free cash flow[21,35] - Adjusted EBITDA grew by 16% year-over-year[14] - Software ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue) grew by 10% year-over-year, reaching $227 billion[14,15] Segment Performance - Software revenue increased by 8% year-over-year to $74 billion[16,30] - Infrastructure revenue grew by 11% year-over-year to $41 billion, with IBM Z revenue increasing significantly by 67%[18,30] - Consulting revenue remained flat at $53 billion[20] Strategic Initiatives and Outlook - Generative AI book of business exceeded $75 billion[11,21] - IBM is raising its full-year outlook for free cash flow, expecting it to exceed $135 billion[11,22] - The company anticipates revenue growth to inflect higher to 5%+ for the full year 2025[22]

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]

Core Insights - IBM's second-quarter results exceeded Wall Street projections, but shares fell by up to 5% in extended trading [1] - Revenue increased nearly 8% year-over-year, with net income rising to $2.19 billion or $2.31 per share [1] Revenue Breakdown - Software revenue grew about 10% to $7.39 billion, slightly below the $7.43 billion consensus [2] - Hybrid cloud revenue, including Red Hat, showed a 16% increase [2] - Consulting revenue rose almost 3% to $5.31 billion, surpassing the $5.16 billion consensus [2] - Infrastructure revenue increased by 14% to $4.14 billion, exceeding the $3.75 billion average estimate [2] Future Projections - IBM announced a projection of over $13.5 billion in free cash flow for 2025 and expects at least 5% revenue growth at constant currency for the year [3] - As of the latest close, IBM shares have risen 28% in 2025, compared to an 8% gain in the S&P 500 index [3] Earnings Performance - Adjusted earnings per share were $2.80, compared to the expected $2.64 [5] - Total revenue reported was $16.98 billion, exceeding the $16.59 billion expectation [5]

Exhibit 99.1 IBM RELEASES SECOND-QUARTER RESULTS Results led by Software and Infrastructure revenue growth; Strong margin expansion; Raises outlook for profit and free cash flow ARMONK, N.Y., July 23, 2025 . . . IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced second-quarter 2025 earnings results. "We once again exceeded expectations for revenue, profit and free cash flow in the quarter. IBM remains highly differentiated in the market because of our deep innovation and domain expertise, both crucial in helping clients deplo ...

Core Viewpoint - The article provides an overview of the stock market performance of various popular U.S. companies as of July 23, 2025, highlighting their market capitalizations and stock price changes. Group 1: Market Capitalization and Stock Performance - Oracle has a market capitalization of $754.04 billion, with a stock price increase of $3.54 (+1.21%) [1] - Mastercard's market capitalization stands at $811.08 billion, with a stock price increase of $19.18 (+2.47%) [1] - Visa has a market capitalization of $763.65 billion, with a slight decrease in stock price of $0.16 (-0.17%) [1] - Nvidia's market capitalization is $679.47 billion, with a stock price increase of $3.79 (+1.59%) [1] - ExxonMobil has a market capitalization of $654.13 billion, with a stock price increase of $2.65 (+0.75%) [1] - Johnson & Johnson's market capitalization is $507.63 billion, with a stock price increase of $0.07 (+0.04%) [1] Group 2: Notable Stock Movements - Bank of America has a market capitalization of $499.71 billion, with a stock price decrease of $14.08 (-1.18%) [1] - Procter & Gamble has a market capitalization of $473.05 billion, with a stock price increase of $1.23 (+1.13%) [1] - Home Depot's market capitalization is $372.79 billion, with a stock price increase of $0.28 (+0.60%) [1] - Coca-Cola has a market capitalization of $296.03 billion, with a stock price decrease of $0.88 (-1.26%) [1] - IBM's market capitalization is $271.60 billion, with a stock price increase of $5.18 (+1.84%) [1] Group 3: Additional Company Highlights - T-Mobile US Inc has a market capitalization of $263.10 billion, with a stock price increase of $2.04 (+1.36%) [1] - UnitedHealth has a market capitalization of $265.59 billion, with a stock price decrease of $1.53 (-0.66%) [1] - Chevron has a market capitalization of $261.34 billion, with a stock price increase of $2.96 (+1.04%) [1] - Toyota's market capitalization is $255.65 billion, with a stock price increase of $22.56 (+13.27%) [1]

Core Insights - Marvell Technology, Inc. has appointed Rajiv Ramaswami, the President and CEO of Nutanix, to its Board of Directors effective July 22, 2025 [1][2] - Ramaswami brings over 30 years of experience in the technology industry, having held leadership roles at various prominent companies including VMware, Broadcom, Cisco, Nortel, Tellabs, and IBM [2] - His expertise spans software, cloud services, network infrastructure, and semiconductors, which is expected to enhance Marvell's strategic direction in data infrastructure semiconductor solutions [2] Company Overview - Marvell Technology is recognized as a leader in data infrastructure semiconductor solutions, focusing on building technology that connects the world [4] - The company has been trusted by leading technology firms for over 30 years, providing solutions that move, store, process, and secure data [4] - Marvell emphasizes deep collaboration and transparency with customers to innovate and transform enterprise, cloud, automotive, and carrier architectures [4]