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IBM shares drop 25% as Q2 results miss expectations, citing customer spending shifts.

Company Fundamentals
14 Jul 2026
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IBM's shares fell about 25% after its preliminary Q2 2026 results missed Wall Street expectations, reporting earnings of $2.93 per share on $17.2 billion revenue versus expected $3.01 per share on $17.86 billion. The company cited an unexpected shift in customer spending toward hardware late in the quarter, impacting software and infrastructure revenue. CEO Arvind Krishna noted delays in closing large deals and evolving cybersecurity concerns as challenges. Despite the setback, IBM highlighted growth in Red Hat revenue, acquisitions, and AI-related consulting, and remains committed to its long-term strategy including AI and quantum computing investments. Full Q2 results and updated guidance are due July 22.

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