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Needham Cuts IBM Target Ahead of Q1 Earnings

Watch: Q1 fiscal 2026 earnings release on April 22 will clarify if IBM can meet revenue growth guidance and stabilize margins amid macro softness.

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Needham slashed IBM's price target 14.7% ahead of Q1 fiscal 2026 earnings on April 22, citing expected 4.5%-5% revenue growth below consensus and company guidance. EPS is forecast to rise 7% to $12.38 and free cash flow to grow by $1 billion or 7% in 2026. IBM stock has fallen 22.1% YTD, now trading at 19.47 times forward adjusted earnings and yielding 2.78% dividend. Multiple insiders including Farr and Zollar have recently bought shares worth nearly $0.6 million combined.

Falling price targets reveal analyst caution despite steady EPS and cash flow growth; insider buys suggest confidence amid stock's 22% YTD drop, underscoring uncertainty ahead of earnings.

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Evidence

1d ago Japan funds Rapidus to boost next-gen chip production - Bisinfotech google-news-semiconductor

1d ago Insider buy by ZOLLAR ALFRED W (IBM): $197,139

1d ago Insider buy by FARR DAVID N (IBM): $298,800

1d ago Insider buy by FARR DAVID N (IBM): $304,000

1d ago Insider buy by MIEBACH MICHAEL (IBM): $101,264

1d ago Insider buy by HOWARD MICHELLE J. (IBM): $11,891

1d ago Why Needham Analysts Slashed Their Price Targets on IBM Stock Ahead of Earnings yahoo-finance

3d ago Dear IBM Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for April 22 yahoo-finance

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