January 31, 2025
All figures shown in the chart above are for the trailing 12 month (TTM) period
Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates by 11%.
The primary driver behind last 12 months revenue was the Software segment contributing a total revenue of US$27.1b (43% of total revenue). The largest operating expense was General & Administrative costs, amounting to US$23.1b (78% of total expenses). Over the last 12 months, the company's earnings were enhanced by non-operating gains of US$92.0m. Explore how IBM's revenue and expenses shape its earnings.
Looking ahead, revenue is forecast to grow 4.7% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 9.8% growth forecast for the IT industry in the US.
Performance of theAmerican IT industry.
The company's shares are up 14% from a week ago.
Don't forget that there may still be risks. For instance, we've identified 3 warning signs for International Business Machines that you should be aware of.
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