The average 12-month price target is approximately $302.41 , with some analysts like Jefferies setting targets as high as $360 based on software growth expectations.

Most platforms report a "Moderate Buy" or "Buy" consensus. Of 18 analysts recently surveyed by TipRanks , 12 recommend a Buy , 6 recommend Hold , and 0 recommend Sell .

Wall Street analysts are generally optimistic about IBM's long-term pivot toward AI and hybrid cloud, though they remain wary of short-term volatility.