IBM stock price jumps 2.6% as CEO share filing and new bond paperwork hit the tape
New York, Feb 2, 2026, 21:23 ET — The market has closed.
International Business Machines Corporation shares climbed $8.01, up 2.6%, closing Monday at $314.73. The stock remains in focus as Tuesday’s trading approaches.
This move is significant as investors digest the company’s latest outlook for 2026 growth and cash flow — plus its plans for shareholder returns. IBM projects over 5% revenue growth in constant currency, excluding exchange-rate effects, and expects roughly $1 billion more in free cash flow. The board also greenlit a quarterly dividend of $1.68 per share, payable to shareholders of record on Feb. 10. “We enter 2026 with momentum and in a position of strength,” CEO Arvind Krishna said in the…
