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NYSE:IBM 29 January 2026 - 5 February 2026

IBM stock slides again as AI disruption fears grip software; Confluent vote nears

IBM stock slides again as AI disruption fears grip software; Confluent vote nears

IBM shares fell 1.8% to $289.05 Wednesday, extending an 8% slide since Monday amid a global software selloff tied to AI disruption fears. Confluent, which IBM plans to acquire, disclosed lawsuits and shareholder demands over its merger proxy, but said it will issue supplemental disclosures. IBM declared a $1.68 per share dividend, payable March 10. Confluent shareholders will vote on the deal February 12.
5 February 2026
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Confluent stock price today: CFLT stays just under IBM’s $31 offer as February deadlines near

Confluent stock price today: CFLT stays just under IBM’s $31 offer as February deadlines near

Confluent shares traded at $30.42 Wednesday, about 2% below IBM’s $31-per-share cash offer, as investors await a February 12 shareholder vote on the $11 billion deal. The U.S. antitrust waiting period expired January 12, but the merger still needs shareholder and further regulatory approval. Confluent will report earnings February 11 without a call or outlook. Trading volume surged to 53 million shares ahead of key dates.
4 February 2026
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Confluent stock hovers below IBM’s $31 bid as key vote, results near

Confluent stock hovers below IBM’s $31 bid as key vote, results near

Confluent shares closed at $30.34 on Wednesday, about 2% below IBM’s $31-per-share cash offer, as software stocks fell and IBM dropped 4%. Heavy trading volume followed ahead of Confluent’s earnings report on Feb. 11 and a shareholder vote on Feb. 12. The spread to IBM’s bid now signals deal risk and timing. U.S. antitrust review ended Jan. 12, but other approvals remain pending.
4 February 2026
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IBM stock price slides again as AI disruption fears hit software, IT services

IBM stock price slides again as AI disruption fears hit software, IT services

IBM shares fell $9.19, or 3.1%, to $285.12 Wednesday amid heightened concerns over AI competition and a weak outlook from Gartner. The selloff followed Anthropic’s launch of new AI tools and a sharp drop in Gartner’s consulting revenue. Investors are watching IBM’s upcoming earnings and February dividend record date. U.S. equities also declined Tuesday as tech sector worries spread.
4 February 2026
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Accenture stock price: ACN steadies premarket after Tuesday’s rout as AI disruption fears linger

Accenture stock price: ACN steadies premarket after Tuesday’s rout as AI disruption fears linger

Accenture shares fell 0.2% to $240.68 premarket Wednesday after plunging 9.59% Tuesday, as investors reassess software and IT services stocks on fears AI agents could disrupt business models. The S&P software and services index has dropped over 12% in five sessions. CEO Julie Sweet filed to sell 5,500 shares. Cognizant forecast full-year revenue above estimates, citing strong AI demand.
4 February 2026
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IBM stock price slides after-hours as AI disruption fears rattle software and consulting shares

IBM stock price slides after-hours as AI disruption fears rattle software and consulting shares

IBM shares fell 6.5% to $294.31 in after-hours trading Tuesday, erasing about $20 from the session’s high. The drop followed a broader selloff in software and services stocks after Anthropic launched new AI tools. Trading volume reached 11.5 million shares. IBM’s dividend record date is Feb. 10, with preliminary Q1 earnings due April 22.
4 February 2026
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Salesforce stock (CRM) slides nearly 7% as AI fears hit software — what traders watch next

Salesforce stock (CRM) slides nearly 7% as AI fears hit software — what traders watch next

Salesforce shares fell 6.8% Tuesday to $196.38, leading declines among major software stocks and dragging the Dow down 0.34%. The drop comes as investors weigh AI automation’s impact on per-user software pricing ahead of Salesforce’s Feb. 25 earnings report. Tableau chief Ryan Aytay announced his departure. Salesforce’s Spring ’26 release launches Feb. 23.
4 February 2026
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Dow Jones slips 167 points on AI disruption fears; Alphabet, Amazon earnings next

Dow Jones slips 167 points on AI disruption fears; Alphabet, Amazon earnings next

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 166.67 points, or 0.34%, to 49,240.99 Tuesday as tech and software stocks dropped on AI disruption fears. IBM and Salesforce weighed heavily, while Walmart rose 3% to surpass a $1 trillion market cap. The S&P 500 lost 0.84% and the Nasdaq slid 1.43%. Earnings from Alphabet and Amazon are due next.
3 February 2026
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IBM stock sinks 9% and drags the Dow as software selloff accelerates

IBM stock sinks 9% and drags the Dow as software selloff accelerates

IBM shares fell about 9% to $286.41 in afternoon trading Tuesday, erasing gains from a recent rally and weighing heavily on the Dow. The selloff followed a broader retreat in software and cloud stocks as investors reassessed AI valuations. Around 7.1 million IBM shares changed hands. Traders are watching for IBM’s upcoming earnings and a House vote on ending the federal shutdown.
3 February 2026
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Dow drops nearly 430 points as tech selloff deepens; Amazon, Alphabet earnings loom

Dow drops nearly 430 points as tech selloff deepens; Amazon, Alphabet earnings loom

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 429.92 points, or 0.87%, to 48,977.74 on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 down 1.04% and the Nasdaq off 1.68%. Sharp declines in IBM, Salesforce, and software stocks weighed on the Dow, while PayPal plunged 19% after its CEO was ousted and its profit forecast missed estimates. Palantir jumped 6.9% on strong sales. Investors await earnings from Alphabet and Amazon this week.
3 February 2026
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5 IBM-Heavy ETFs to Watch as Mainframe Hits 20-Year High and the Stock Whipsaws

5 IBM-Heavy ETFs to Watch as Mainframe Hits 20-Year High and the Stock Whipsaws

IBM shares fell about 7% Tuesday despite a 12% fourth-quarter revenue jump to $19.7 billion and raised analyst targets from Bank of America and Bernstein. The drop hit ETFs heavily weighted with IBM, including First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund and FT Vest Technology Dividend Target Income ETF. IBM cited strong mainframe sales but warned infrastructure revenue may decline in 2026.
3 February 2026
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IBM stock price jumps 2.6% as CEO share filing and new bond paperwork hit the tape

IBM stock price jumps 2.6% as CEO share filing and new bond paperwork hit the tape

IBM shares rose $8.01, or 2.6%, to close at $314.73 Monday after the company projected over 5% revenue growth for 2026 and announced a $1.68 quarterly dividend. CEO Arvind Krishna received 83,028 shares via performance units and sold 41,133 for tax withholding, according to an SEC filing. IBM also disclosed new debt offerings totaling €3.5 billion and $3.25 billion. The Dow gained 1.05% as U.S. stocks closed higher.
3 February 2026
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IBM stock price rises 3% in New York trade as shutdown vote looms and earnings glow lingers

IBM stock price rises 3% in New York trade as shutdown vote looms and earnings glow lingers

IBM shares rose 3% to $316.01 Monday afternoon, outpacing the market after strong earnings and continued investor interest. The move came as Wall Street watched Congress ahead of a vote to end the partial U.S. government shutdown, which threatens IBM’s Red Hat bookings. IBM’s CFO said government clients make up about 15% of hybrid cloud bookings. The company declared a $1.68 quarterly dividend.
2 February 2026
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IBM stock price: Insider buy, new board pick and shutdown risk set up Monday trade

IBM stock price: Insider buy, new board pick and shutdown risk set up Monday trade

IBM shares closed at $306.70 on Friday, down 0.82% after a volatile session. The company named Ramon L. Laguarta to its board, effective March 1, and director David N. Farr bought 1,000 shares at $304 each. IBM reported Q4 operating earnings of $4.52 per share on $19.7 billion revenue, with software sales up 14%. Traders are watching Washington’s funding talks and upcoming jobs data for market direction.
31 January 2026
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IBM stock rises after earnings beat, as Wall Street zeroes in on Red Hat and Washington risk

IBM stock rises after earnings beat, as Wall Street zeroes in on Red Hat and Washington risk

IBM shares rose 3.3% to $304.01 Thursday after reporting fourth-quarter revenue of $19.7 billion and adjusted earnings of $4.52 per share, beating forecasts. The gain contrasted with declines in other software stocks as investors questioned AI investment returns. Red Hat growth slowed to 10%, partly due to a U.S. government shutdown. IBM will stop reporting its “AI book of business” separately starting next quarter.
29 January 2026
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IBM stock jumps today after earnings beat as investors weigh AI demand and Red Hat slowdown

IBM stock jumps today after earnings beat as investors weigh AI demand and Red Hat slowdown

IBM shares rose 3.9% to $305.65 Thursday after quarterly results beat estimates and the company reaffirmed its 2026 outlook. The gains stood out as software stocks broadly slumped, with SAP down over 16% and ServiceNow off 11%. IBM reported fourth-quarter revenue of $19.7 billion and announced a $1.68 dividend. Major indexes fell to their lowest in more than a week amid tech sector concerns.
29 January 2026
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