IBM's Unchanged Guidance Seen as Prudent -- Market Talk

Dow Jones04-24 02:32

1432 ET - IBM's decision not to lift its full-year outlook was in line with the expectations of Morgan Stanley analysts, who say it's a reasonable choice given uncertainty from the war in Iran. Investors may have been expecting an upward revision to the full-year guide, they write, leading to pressure on the stock after the print. But IBM typically doesn't adjust its guidance after the first quarter and the most recent print doesn't change the stock's overall story. Management's commentary on the conference call also suggests some risk to growth in Europe, despite strong Middle East growth in 1Q first quarter. "These factors all support why IBM deferred to being prudent/keeping their full year guide unchanged tonight," the analysts write. Shares slide 8.3%.(elias.schisgall@wsj.com)

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April 23, 2026 14:32 ET (18:32 GMT)

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