International Business Machines (IBM) — closed signal from March 21, 2026
Target reached Published before the outcome was known, scored automatically when the window closed on June 19, 2026.
Predicted vs. what happened
IBM price · publication thesis → realized outcomesplit-adjusted
$236.00 – $246.00Entry zone — fair-value band
$241.77Published — price the day we called it
$278.04Target — the price the thesis aimed for
$332.46Peak — highest point inside the window, not a realized return
$249.10Window close — end-of-window price, context only
What happened
Target reached
Reached its target in 69 days.
Peak price
$332.46
peak on June 2, 2026 — not a realized returnPeak gain
+37.5%
peak, from the publication priceWindow close
$249.10
end-of-window price, context onlyDays to target
69
Window
March 21, 2026 – June 19, 2026
The thesis — published March 21, 2026
Predicted growth
+15%
over the measurement windowTarget price
$278.04
the price the thesis aimed forEntry zone
$236.00 – $246.00
the fair-value band we waited forPrice at publication
$241.77
published March 21, 2026Confidence
84%
how strongly the data lined upTimeframe
Short-term (0–3 months)
Shares have pulled back a bit but the main business story is intact. Strength in hybrid cloud, software, and consulting gives steadier revenue than many companies chasing AI. Recent partner announcements from Lam Research and SEI keep near-term upside visible. In choppy markets, that mix of steady profit sources and improving headlines looks relatively attractive.
Primary drivers
- Ongoing demand for hybrid cloud and enterprise AI software
- Partnerships with Lam Research and SEI add new business opportunities
- Recurring software and services create steadier revenue streams
- Recent pullback offers a clearer short-term entry pattern
Prices are shown split- and dividend-adjusted, matching what public charts show today.
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