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IBM recently announced its earnings, beating expectations with adjusted earnings of $2.30 per share compared to the anticipated $2.23. The standout performer for IBM was its software segment, which experienced nearly 10% growth, generating $6.52 billion in revenue. This growth was driven by increased investments in cloud infrastructure and artificial intelligence (AI) technology, particularly IBM’s Watson platform.
Despite the strong performance in its software segment, IBM’s overall revenue of $14.97 billion fell short of the expected $15.07 billion. Weakness in its consulting and infrastructure segments, both showing little to no growth, hindered the company’s total sales. Consulting revenue declined by 0.5%, with clients favoring larger AI-driven initiatives over shorter-term projects.
On a positive note, IBM’s AI Book of Business has experienced significant growth, increasing by $1 billion from the previous quarter. This reflects the sustained interest from clients in AI solutions. However, IBM does face near-term challenges from economic uncertainties such as rising interest rates and inflation, which could potentially impact investment decisions.
In addition to IBM, other notable companies like T-Mobile and Mattel also reported their earnings. Stay tuned to Extreme Investor Network for more in-depth analysis and expert insights on these and other companies making waves in the stock market. Subscribe now to ensure you don’t miss out on any of our exclusive content!