By Talha Qureshi
Publication Date: 2025-12-31 16:42:00
International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) is among the Best Performing Quantum Computing Stocks in 2025. Wall Street has had a mixed opinion on the stock since the company announced its acquisition of Confluent on December 8.
International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) noted acquiring Confluent to create smart data platforms for enterprise generative AI, in a deal worth roughly $11 billion. Management noted that together, the integrated company will enable enterprises to deploy generative and agentic AI better and faster.
Market reaction has been largely neutral as the share price has fallen only slightly by $1.52 since the release. However, analysts have differing views on the news. On December 9, Stifel maintained a Buy rating on the stock and raised the price target from $295 to $325. On the same day, UBS maintained its Sell rating on International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) with a $210 price target.
Analysts at Stifel…
