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Strong Q3 beat and higher FCF guidance typically support stock upside; AI-focused strategy and the HRL acquisition may improve TAM and cash flow visibility, potentially expanding multiples, though execution risk exists if FCF targets lag.
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IBM beat Q3 estimates with adjusted EPS of $2.95 on $17.10 billion in revenue, led by software strength while consulting stayed flat. Management raised full-year free cash flow guidance by more than $1 billion and kept 2026 revenue growth guidance at 4-5% in constant currency. The company also announced the acquisition of HRL Laboratories from Boeing and GM, signaling a deeper push into AI and R&D capabilities that could support higher-value services over time.
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