IBM Stock Target Raised to $330 Ahead of Q4 Earnings
IBM shares face volatility ahead of Wednesday's earnings report, with Evercore ISI boosting its price target to $330 despite recent 4.8% decline. The tech giant trades at a premium 34.8 P/E ratio as institutional investors like Amundi increase positions.
Fourth-quarter expectations stand at $4.33 EPS on $19.23 billion revenue, following October's surprise beat where IBM posted $2.65 EPS versus $2.45 estimates. Full-year projections suggest $11-$12 EPS growth trajectory.
Strategic moves including the 'Enterprise Advantage' consulting launch and watsonx AI expansion with telecom partners signal IBM's hybrid cloud focus. Analysts maintain 'Moderate Buy' consensus though valuation concerns linger.