Technologies

IBM Stock Declines Despite Beating Quarterly Estimates While Keeping Full-Year Outlook

IBM stock dropped despite beating Q1 earnings estimates, as the company maintained its full-year guidance and highlighted strong software and infrastructure growth.

IBM’s stock fell 6% in after-hours trading on Wednesday, even as the technology giant reported first-quarter earnings that surpassed analyst expectations, yet it chose to keep its full-year financial projections unchanged.

Here is a breakdown of IBM’s performance relative to LSEG consensus estimates:

Adjusted earnings per share: $1.91, compared to the $1.81 forecast
Total revenue: $15.92 billion, exceeding the $15.62 billion prediction

According to the company’s official statement, revenue expanded by 9% compared to the same period last year. The net profit reached $1.22 billion, or $1.28 per share, an increase from the $1.06 billion, or $1.12 per share, reported in the fourth quarter of 2024. These adjusted earnings figures do not include any adjustments tied to acquisitions.

Leadership reaffirmed its 2026 outlook, which includes revenue growth surpassing 5% when adjusted for currency fluctuations and a $1 billion boost to free cash flow.

«Events in the Middle East did not affect our first-quarter performance,» IBM CEO Arvind Krishna stated during an analyst conference call. «While uncertainties persist, our broad portfolio across various sectors, regions, and major enterprise customers positions us favorably.» The conflict between Iran and the U.S. began on February 28.

Software revenue rose 11% to $7.05 billion, outpacing the $7.02 billion consensus from analysts surveyed by StreetAccount. Consulting revenue climbed 4% to $5.27 billion, falling just short of StreetAccount’s $5.28 billion estimate.

Infrastructure revenue grew 15% to $3.33 billion, beating the $3.16 billion StreetAccount consensus. IBM highlighted a 51% surge in Z mainframe hardware sales, noting that the z17 model continues to perform better than previous generations.

As of Wednesday’s closing price, IBM stock has dropped approximately 15% year-to-date in 2026, while the S&P 500 index has gained 4% over the same timeframe.

The shares plummeted 13% in a single day in February after AI developer Anthropic suggested that artificial intelligence could help firms modernize code written in the COBOL programming language. Since COBOL applications can operate on IBM’s mainframe systems, IBM’s senior vice president of software, Rob Thomas, responded in a LinkedIn post: «AI strengthens the mainframe case, it does not weaken it.»

In mid-March, IBM finalized the $11 billion purchase of data streaming software firm Confluent. The company now anticipates its operating pre-tax margin to expand by roughly 1%, despite closing the Confluent transaction earlier than anticipated.

Executives will review the quarterly results with analysts on a conference call beginning at 5 p.m. ET.

WATCH: Citigroup’s Boolani on IBM’s upside: Will be an AI survivor and enabler

Technologies

Why Travelers Are Switching to Verum E-SIM This Summer

Summer Travel, Freedom, and Seamless Connectivity: Why Verum E-SIM Is Becoming the New Standard for Travelers

Summer is the peak season for vacations, long-distance trips, and new experiences. Millions of people travel abroad, explore new countries, plan adventures, and try to stay connected with family, work, and social media. And in the middle of all this comes a familiar question: how do you stay online without expensive roaming or the hassle of buying local SIM cards?

The answer is already here — eSIM.

Why eSIM Is So Convenient

eSIM (embedded SIM) is a built-in digital SIM card that lets you activate mobile internet without a physical card. All you need is an app — choose a plan and connect in just a couple of minutes.

No more:

* searching for local SIM cards at airports
* paying expensive roaming fees
* swapping physical SIMs every time you travel

Now your internet travels with you.

Internet in 150+ Countries

Modern eSIM solutions provide coverage in 150+ countries worldwide, helping tourists, freelancers, and business travelers stay connected almost anywhere on the planet.

Among the services offering these capabilities:

Verum E-SIM — https://esim.verum.im
World E-SIM — https://worldesim.me
USA E-SIM — https://usa.esim.verum.im
Euro E-SIM — https://euro.esim.verum.im
Canada E-SIM — https://canada.esim.verum.im
Balkan E-SIM — https://balkan.esim.verum.im
Ukraine E-SIM — https://ukraine.esim.verum.im
London E-SIM — https://london.esim.verum.im
E-SIM Africa — https://africa.esim.verum.im

All of these services work on the same principle — fast, borderless internet without roaming stress.

Why It Matters Most in Summer

During the holiday season, roaming networks get overloaded, and prices for mobile data abroad often become an unpleasant surprise for travelers.

eSIM solves this problem:

* transparent, fixed pricing
* activation in 1–2 minutes
* stable internet while traveling
* no physical SIM cards required

Final Thoughts

Travel should be about freedom — not hunting for Wi-Fi or worrying about phone bills.

eSIM is quickly becoming the new global standard for mobile connectivity: simple, fast, and borderless.

Verum E-SIM and its partner services are part of this shift, making global connectivity accessible to everyone, everywhere.

Technologies

Episode 2 of the VERUM Mini-Series is Now Out

The story continues. Verum Messenger has released the second episode of its AI mini-series, which follows the conflict between the powerful Omega corporation, aiming to control digital communications, and a team of heroes who have chosen a different path and free communication.

The mini-series not only develops an engaging storyline but also introduces viewers to the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, showcasing technologies and tools that may redefine the future of modern communication.

The project consists of 7 episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 2 is now available. Stay tuned and don’t miss what comes next.

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Verum Messenger Launches an AI Mini-Series

Verum Messenger has unveiled a new project — a mini-series created using Verum AI. The story consists of 7 episodes and will be released on the messenger’s social media channels.

The plot revolves around a global corporation seeking to take control of digital communications and a group of heroes who use Verum Messenger as a tool of resistance. Beyond the story itself, the series highlights the app’s key features, technologies, and advantages.

Combining entertainment with a showcase of the Verum ecosystem, the project presents a dynamic digital series designed for the modern era.

The first episode premieres today, with the remaining episodes to be released over time.

Stay tuned for more.

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