This is my latest article where I provide predictions of upcoming dividend increases from companies with long-term dividend growth histories. Consumer products company Procter & Gamble extended its dividend growth streak to 69 years and pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson announced its 63rd year of dividend growth. Investors can expect double-digit boosts in the 2nd half of April from Ameriprise Financial and industrial company Parker-Hannifin, which will announce its 69th year of dividend growth.
Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to IBM (IBM). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.
IBM's transformation into a leader in cloud, consulting, and AI has driven strong returns, with the Hakkoda acquisition enhancing its data transformation services. Despite competition from giants like Amazon, Microsoft, and Alphabet, IBM's strategic focus on AI and cloud positions it well for future growth. IBM's financial health is robust, with increasing revenue, profitability, and a strong dividend yield, making it an attractive investment.
A single number underscores how quickly IBM (IBM -0.04%) is tapping into the artificial intelligence (AI) opportunity right now.
Besides Wall Street's top -and-bottom-line estimates for IBM (IBM), review projections for some of its key metrics to gain a deeper understanding of how the company might have fared during the quarter ended March 2025.
IBM (IBM) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
With a better price performance and attractive valuation metrics, IBM is relatively better placed than MSFT at the moment.
IBM (IBM) concluded the recent trading session at $239.06, signifying a +1.52% move from its prior day's close.
IBM, or International Business Machines (IBM), is a legacy tech company with big roots in cloud and bigger growth prospects in its A.I. business. George Tsilis looks at the company's comprehensive business model, as well as its burgeoning growth in its quantum computing division.
Shares of International Business Machines (IBM -0.94%) rose 13% in the first quarter of 2025, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The tech veteran's stock has taken a modest hit amid the tariff drama of early April, but remains well ahead of the S&P 500 (^GSPC -0.40%) market index on a year-to-date basis.
The buyout of data consultancy provider Hakkoda will strengthen IBM's consulting expertise and support its clients' AI transformation initiatives.
IBM stock gained in a bounce-back day for tech stocks. The computing giant is launching an AI-focused update to its mainframe.