By Simply Wall St
Publication Date: 2026-01-30 11:10:00
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International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) has issued several billion dollars equivalent of new multi currency bonds in US dollars and euros.
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The callable, fixed rate corporate bonds were launched in early 2026, making IBM one of the first large tech issuers to tap credit markets this year.
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The offerings highlight investor demand for technology company debt and may influence how other tech names approach funding in 2026.
For investors watching NYSE:IBM, this funding move comes with the stock trading around $309.24 and showing solid recent momentum, including a 22.8% return over the past year. Returns of 4.9% over the past week and 6.1% year to date suggest IBM has been on many radars even before this bond activity.
Fresh capital from these bond sales could give IBM more flexibility if it chooses to pursue acquisitions or step up spending on AI and…
