CHINA – 2025/09/04: In this photo illustration, an IBM logo is seen displayed on the screen of a tablet. (Photo Illustration by Sheldon Cooper/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
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IBM shares notched a fifth straight session of gains, rising 7.3% over the past five days. The rally added roughly $18 billion in market value, bringing IBM’s market capitalization to about $241 billion. The stock now stands 20.3% above its level at the end of 2024, compared with a 10.7% year-to-date gain for the S&P 500.
IBM’s recent rise can be attributed to CEO Arvind Krishna’s on-air discussion with Jim Cramer. The interview highlighted IBM’s AI and quantum roadmaps, reintroducing the company’s long-term strategic shift to a broader audience of investors.
IBM delivers integrated solutions across software, consulting, infrastructure, and financing—spanning hybrid cloud platforms, open-source software, and server and storage offerings. After this run, is IBM still a buy, or is it time to lock in gains? Take a deeper look at Buy or Sell IBM.
Comparing IBM Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for IBM stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
IBM Stock vs, S&P 500 Index
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Why does the streak matter? Sustained momentum can signal growing investor conviction and may draw in follow-on buyers. Watching these trends can help you ride strength—or plan a well-timed entry if momentum cools. Still, sharp advances can reverse quickly. For IBM’s behavior after prior pullbacks, see IBM Dip Buyer Analysis.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 39 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 57 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
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IBM – Key Financials
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While IBM stock looks attractive given its winning streak, investing in a single stock without detailed, thorough analysis can be risky. The Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, with a collection of 30 stocks, has a track record of comfortably outperforming its benchmark that includes all 3 – the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 indices. Why is that? As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks provided better returns with less risk versus the benchmark index; less of a roller-coaster ride, as evident in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.