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IBM Beats on Earnings, Raises Cash Flow Outlook but Shares Selloff

Oct 22, 2026, 7:33 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Despite a beat, the stock fell ~4.5% as investors shifted focus to AI ROI returns and margin stability; guidance was not raised, and margin underperformance versus consensus weighed on sentiment, a pattern often driving near-term price weakness after earnings.

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IBM beat on EPS and revenue for Q3, with adjusted EPS of $2.95 and revenue of $17.103B. It raised the cash flow outlook and reaffirmed FY2026 sales guidance, though management signaled concerns about AI ROI. The stock declined about 4.5% despite the beat, signaling near-term investor focus on AI economics rather than headline results.

  • IBM Q3 adjusted EPS $2.95, revenue $17.103B, above estimates.
  • Software revenue up 8% to $7.8B; cash flow $4B, FCF $3B.
  • FY2026 sales guidance $70.236B-$70.912B; constant-currency growth 4–5%.
  • Shares drop ~4.5% post-earnings; AI ROI concerns weigh sentiment.
  • Gross margin 58.5% vs 59.1% est; consulting margin declined.

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