IBM reports Q3-FY2026 total revenue above $17.2 billion — Quarterly Report October 21, 2026 after market close (confirmed via IBM Investor Relations or Bloomberg by October 22, 2026)
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Published on 14. October 2026
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Predicted for 21. October 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
IBM reports October 21 after market close. Analyst consensus per MarketBeat is ~$16.98B. The threshold of $17.2B requires a ~1.3% beat. IBM's hybrid cloud and AI segment (Red Hat, watsonx) is growing structurally in double digits; the consulting segment stabilized in 2026 after IT budget pressure in H2 2025. IBM has beaten the revenue consensus in 6 of the last 8 quarters. No Polymarket market available; own calibration based on Red Hat momentum and recurring software license revenue. Calibration note: tight thresholds (cf. Morgan Stanley EPS miss by $0.01) warrant a discount vs. naive beat-rate anchor.
Data basis for this prediction
- MarketBeat IBM Q3 2026 Earnings Consensus: ~$16,98 Mrd. Umsatz (Stand 14.10.2026)
- IBM Q3 2026 Earnings Date: 21. Oktober 2026 nach Börsenschluss (MarketBeat/Investing.com)
- IBM Red Hat & watsonx AI Revenue Growth H1 2026 (IBM Investor Relations, Stand Q2 2026)
- IBM historische Umsatz-Beat-Rate: 6/8 letzte Quartale (MarketBeat, Stand 14.10.2026)
Note: This is an AI-generated statistical forecast for entertainment and information purposes. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.
Verdict: Pending
This prediction is still open. It will be evaluated automatically against real-world sources after its due date.
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