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Historical Annual Returns
Over the past 20 years, International Business Machines Corporation has delivered an average annual return of 11.5%. The stock peaked in 2009 with a massive +52.8% gain, while investors faced a downturn in 2018 (-23.0%). Overall, the stock finished in the green 13 times out of 20 years.
Avg Return
+11.5%
Win Rate
65%
13W - 7L
Best
+52.8%
2009
Worst
-23.0%
2018
Performance Consistency
About International Business Machines Corporation
Visit Website ↗International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is a global technology and consulting company that provides integrated solutions and services. IBM offers a wide range of products, including cognitive solutions, cloud platforms, and enterprise systems, with a strong focus on artificial intelligence, hybrid cloud, and quantum computing. The company serves clients across various industries, helping them to modernize their IT infrastructure, optimize their operations, and drive digital transformation.
Key Business Segments
Software
Includes hybrid platform and solutions software (e.g., Red Hat, Automation, Data & AI, Security) and transaction processing software.
Consulting
Provides business transformation, technology consulting, and application operations services.
Infrastructure
Offers infrastructure services (e.g., hybrid infrastructure, infrastructure support services) and infrastructure products (e.g., IBM Z, Power, Storage).
Financing
Provides financing solutions to clients for their IT infrastructure and services needs.
Key Innovations
- ✓Pioneered many foundational technologies in computing, from mainframes to relational databases and artificial intelligence (e.g., Watson).
- ✓Leading advancements in quantum computing and hybrid cloud technologies, positioning itself at the forefront of future technological shifts.
Historical Milestones
Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company (CTR) is formed through the merger of three companies.
CTR is renamed International Business Machines Corporation (IBM).
Launches the System/360 mainframe computer, a groundbreaking and highly successful product line.
Introduces the IBM Personal Computer, significantly impacting the personal computing industry.
Acquires Red Hat, significantly strengthening its hybrid cloud and open-source software capabilities.