The Motley Fool
17 Jul 2026, 04:00 UTC · 2h ago
Down 26%, Is IBM Stock the Smartest Dividend Stock to Buy for the Second Half of 2026?
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The Motley Fool
17 Jul 2026, 04:00 UTC · 2h ago
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IBM issued a preliminary warning that second-quarter sales were lower than anticipated due to customers diverting spend toward memory and storage products. — A preliminary earnings miss and admission of failure to execute usually trigger significant short-term price declines.
-0.80IBM is rolling out the z17 mainframe designed to process AI workloads locally alongside enterprise data. — This represents a strategic pivot to capture AI infrastructure spend, providing a long-term growth catalyst.
+0.40IBM plans to invest over $10 billion in quantum computing over the next five years to deliver a fault-tolerant computer by 2029. — High-capital investment in a frontier technology suggests future market leadership but carries long-term execution risk.
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The company is maintaining a projected year-to-date free cash flow of $4.8 billion and a 3.1% dividend yield. — Strong cash flow and consistent dividends provide a valuation floor and attract income-focused investors during volatility.
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CEO admitted the company 'faltered' this quarter, leading to a preliminary earnings warning and a massive stock price drop.
Mentioned as reaping the benefits of customers diverting spending toward memory and storage products.
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