IBM stock drops 3% even after BofA lifts target — what to watch before earnings
New York, January 13, 2026, 15:44 EST — Regular session International Business Machines Corp shares slid about 3% on Tuesday, extending a pullback from last week’s levels as investors weighed fresh analyst caution and a risk-off turn across U.S. stocks. The move matters because IBM is coming off a strong 2025, and the bar for guidance has moved up with it. Bank of America analyst Wamsi Mohan reiterated a Buy rating and raised his price target to $335, but he also pointed to a more difficult setup heading into 2026. (TipRanks) BofA expects IBM’s fourth quarter to show softer profit