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Amit Singh

IBM Is Struggling to Balance Solid Software Growth and Consulting Woes. Is the Stock Still a Buy?

International Business Machines (IBM) just delivered its first-quarter earnings report for 2025, and the numbers look strong at first glance. The tech and consulting giant’s financial metrics were solid, driven by the ongoing strength in the software business led by hybrid cloud and artificial intelligence (AI). 

Still, despite the upbeat results, shares tumbled more than 6% in pre-market trading on Thursday, April 24. The market’s response reflects macroeconomic uncertainty, cautious corporate spending, and a few policy-related headwinds.

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