Why IBM Stock Is Soaring in After-Hours Trading | The Motley Fool

Why IBM Stock Is Soaring in After-Hours Trading | The Motley Fool

By Scott Levine
Publication Date: 2026-01-28 22:46:00

The company beat analysts’ Q4 2025 expectations, but it’s the company’s 2026 expectations that also has investors excited.

After inching 0.10% higher during today’s regular trading session, International Business Machines (IBM +0.10%) stock is jumping sharply higher in after-hours trading this afternoon. In addition to the tech company’s fourth-quarter 2025 financial results, management’s 2026 guidance is providing plenty of fodder for the bulls to feast upon.

As of 5:27 p.m., shares of IBM are up 8.1% from their closing price of $294.16 during today’s regular market session.

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The free cash flow is expected to flow even stronger next year

Reporting fourth-quarter 2025 revenue of $19.7 billion, IBM exceeded the analysts’ consensus that the company would post sales of $19.2 billion.

International Business Machines Stock Quote

International Business Machines

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(0.10%) $0.30

Current Price

$294.16