IBM Rose 7% This Week. Here’s Where the Stock Could Go in 2026

IBM Rose 7% This Week. Here’s Where the Stock Could Go in 2026

By Nikko Henson
Publication Date: 2026-03-03 16:05:00

Key Stats for IBM Stock

  • This-Week Performance: 7%
  • 52-Week Range: $215 to $325
  • Valuation Model Target Price: $308
  • Implied Upside: 28.6%

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What Happened?

International Business Machines Corporation stock rose about 7% this week, finishing near $239 per share as investors reacted to stronger-than-expected fourth quarter results and confident 2026 guidance.

The move pushed shares higher within their $215 to $325 52-week range and reflected renewed confidence in IBM’s software-led growth and AI momentum.

The stock climbed specifically because IBM reported 9% revenue growth in the fourth quarter, its strongest pace in over three years, alongside 11% Software growth and 17% Infrastructure growth.

IBM Z revenue surged 61% year over year, contributing to full-year revenue growth of 6% and free cash flow of $14.7…