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About: Incorporated in 1911, International Business Machines, or IBM, is one of the oldest technology companies in the world. It provides software, IT consulting services, and hardware to help business customers modernize their technology workflows. IBM operates in 175 countries and employs approximately 300,000 people. The company has a robust roster of business partners to service its clients, which includes 95% of all Fortune 500 companies. IBM's products, including Red Hat, watsonx, and mainframes, handle some of the world's most important data workloads in areas like finance and retail.

Employees: 287,000

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24/7 Wall Street
7 hours ago
Ross Perot Left IBM in 1962 and Started a Company With $1,000. In 1984, General Motors Bought It for $2.5 Billion
IBM capped his commissions, so Ross Perot quit with a borrowed $1,000 and a pitch his former employer had already rejected. What he built from that rejection forced one of America's largest corporations to come to him decades later.
Ross Perot Left IBM in 1962 and Started a Company With $1,000. In 1984, General Motors Bought It for $2.5 Billion
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The Motley Fool
20 hours ago
Salesforce vs. IBM: Comparing Consistent Revenue Expansion Against Slow Sales Growth
Although IBM currently records a larger top line across the last eight quarters, Salesforce appears stronger regarding baseline stability, long-term predictability, and its ability to maintain uninterrupted expansion without suffering drop-offs. IBM exhibits distinct quarter-over-quarter revenue volatility characterized by regular sequential declines in the first calendar quarter of the year, while Salesforce maintains a much smoother and more consistent upward trajectory.
Salesforce vs. IBM: Comparing Consistent Revenue Expansion Against Slow Sales Growth
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The Motley Fool
2 days ago
International Business Machines vs. Synopsys: Which Technology Stock Is a Better Buy for 2027?
International Business Machines maintains a dominant presence in the enterprise hybrid cloud and artificial intelligence consulting markets. Synopsys provides essential silicon design software and intellectual property that are mission-critical for the semiconductor industry.
International Business Machines vs. Synopsys: Which Technology Stock Is a Better Buy for 2027?
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The Motley Fool
4 days ago
IBM vs. ServiceNow: Which Technology Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
International Business Machines leverages its hybrid cloud and artificial intelligence platforms to drive enterprise-wide modernization. ServiceNow maintains rapid revenue growth by providing essential digital workflow automation to thousands of global customers.
IBM vs. ServiceNow: Which Technology Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
Neutral
The Motley Fool
5 days ago
Adobe vs. International Business Machines: Which Technology Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
Adobe maintains dominant positioning in creative and document software with net margins reaching 30%. IBM provides global enterprise infrastructure and hybrid cloud services with free cash flow of $12 billion.
Adobe vs. International Business Machines: Which Technology Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
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24/7 Wall Street
6 days ago
IBM Stock Is Down 13% in 2026. Is Its Dividend Still Safe?
IBM shares have dropped sharply in 2026 while the dividend kept climbing, but a closer look at the debt loading up the balance sheet raises a real question about how long that streak can continue.
IBM Stock Is Down 13% in 2026. Is Its Dividend Still Safe?
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24/7 Wall Street
6 days ago
$300,000 in Home Depot, IBM and McDonald's Could Pay Over $8,500 a Year
Three household names have paid dividends for decades, and a closer look at their current yields reveals how much passive income a fixed lump sum can quietly generate each quarter without selling a single share.
$300,000 in Home Depot, IBM and McDonald's Could Pay Over $8,500 a Year
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Zacks Investment Research
7 days ago
IBM vs. Qualcomm: Which AI Tech Giant Has More Upside Now?
IBM and QCOM are expanding their AI footprints, but contrasting growth prospects, competitive pressures and valuations make one stock more attractive.
IBM vs. Qualcomm: Which AI Tech Giant Has More Upside Now?
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PRNewsWire
7 days ago
USTA and IBM Announce Five-Year Renewal of Longstanding Partnership
NEW YORK, Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The USTA and IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced a five-year renewal of their longstanding and trailblazing partnership that will see IBM serve as the Official AI and Cloud Partner of the US Open through 2031. The renewal comes following the 2026 US Open which saw record engagement for its IBM-powered digital platforms, reaching more than 270 million total engagements across USOpen.org and the US Open app combined.
USTA and IBM Announce Five-Year Renewal of Longstanding Partnership
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24/7 Wall Street
7 days ago
Cisco Is Up 47%, IBM Is Down 13%. Which Dividend Stock Is Better for Retirement?
Cisco and IBM have moved in opposite directions this year, and that gap reshapes which one actually puts more money in a retiree's pocket over time. The answer depends on which trade-off you can afford to make.
Cisco Is Up 47%, IBM Is Down 13%. Which Dividend Stock Is Better for Retirement?
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