IBM Stock Up 7.3% after 5-Day Win Streak
International Business Machines (IBM) stock hit day 5 of a continuous streak of days with gains, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 7.3% return. The company has gained about $18 Bil in value over the last 5 days, with its current market capitalization at about $241 Bil. The stock remains 20.3% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 10.7% for the S&P 500.
IBM provides integrated global solutions and services across software, consulting, infrastructure, and financing, including hybrid cloud platforms, open-source software, and server and storage solutions. After this rally, is IBM still a buy – or is it time to lock in gains? Deep dive with Buy or Sell IBM.
Comparing IBM Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for IBM stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
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| Return Period | IBM | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| 5D (Current Streak) | 7.3% | 1.5% |
| 1M (21D) | 7.0% | 1.9% |
| 3M (63D) | -4.1% | 8.4% |
| YTD 2025 | 20.3% | 10.7% |
| 2024 | 39.3% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 21.8% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | 10.6% | -19.4% |
What is the point? Momentum often precedes conviction. A multi-day win streak can signal growing investor confidence or spark follow-on buying. Tracking such trends can help you ride the strength, or prepare for a well-timed entry if momentum fades. However, big gains can follow sharp reversals – but how has IBM behaved after prior drops? See IBM Dip Buyer Analysis to learn more.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 39 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 57 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 12 | 47 |
| 4D | 10 | 6 |
| 5D | 13 | 2 |
| 6D | 3 | 1 |
| 7D or more | 1 | 1 |
| Total >=3 D | 39 | 57 |
Key Financials for International Business Machines (IBM)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $61.9 Bil | $62.8 Bil |
| Operating Income | $9.8 Bil | $10.1 Bil |
| Net Income | $7.5 Bil | $6.0 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ1 | 2025 FQ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $14.5 Bil | $17.0 Bil |
| Operating Income | $1.8 Bil | $3.1 Bil |
| Net Income | $1.1 Bil | $2.2 Bil |
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