AI & Quantum Sparks a Big Blue Comeback – IBM Stock Rallies (But Will it Last?)
IBM shares closed near $308 on Oct. 29, 2025, up about 30% year-to-date, after multi-year highs driven by AI and quantum advances. Q3 earnings beat estimates, with revenue at $16.33 billion and adjusted EPS of $2.65; IBM raised full-year guidance. Cloud and Red Hat growth slowed, prompting a 5% after-hours drop on Oct. 22. IBM trades at a forward P/E in the mid-20s and yields a 2.3% dividend.