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IBM shares plunge after early Q2 earnings miss on weak mainframe sales

Company Fundamentals
14 Jul 2026
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IBM's stock fell sharply after the company unexpectedly released its second-quarter results a week early, revealing both profit and revenue below analyst expectations. The disappointing performance was linked to the delayed launch of the z17 mainframe program, which was expected to conclude in Q2. This miss marks one of IBM's worst trading days in nearly 40 years, signaling potential challenges ahead for the tech giant. Investors will be closely watching how IBM addresses these setbacks in its upcoming full earnings report.

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