IBM stock slides in afternoon trade as investors brace for earnings and fresh security news
IBM shares fell 1.1% to $291.51 Friday, underperforming other tech giants as traders braced for next week’s earnings and 2026 guidance. IBM Consulting announced a new “quantum-safe” security partnership, while analysts highlighted renewed software growth and the pending $11 billion Confluent deal. The company reports Q4 results on Jan. 28.