IBM Reports EPS at Consensus as Major Investors Trade Shares
Multiple institutional investors increased or reduced positions in IBM, including Norges Bank, Capital World Investors, and Vanguard. Analysts also issued mixed signals, with one downgrade to a sell rating and a lower price target. IBM reported quarterly earnings of $2.93 per share, meeting consensus, and announced a quarterly dividend to be paid on September 10. Shares rose about 1.1%.