Can IBM's Partnership With SAP for ERP Modernization Lift Its Shares?

Impact · against what's priced in

The partnership is largely a non-event for IBM and SAP as it aligns with existing growth expectations and fails to trigger the specific 'bull case' catalysts the market is currently ignoring. While it marginally supports IBM's consulting efforts, it does not provide evidence that software deal delays are resolving.

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The price assumes

Consulting stagnation near 1.8% growth not dragging down the integrated software sales pipeline