IBM's earnings report is coming up, and experts think profits will grow by 8%.

Oct 21, 2026, 8:24 AM ETResultsRead the original at Benzinga

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IBM has estimates for higher profit per share and sales, plus new AI partnerships. But the quarter is not reported yet, and analysts disagree, so this preview does not clearly change IBM's outlook.

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Those AI projects could help IBM win more business, but the story gives no sales or profit from them yet. The forecasts point to growth, but IBM has not reported the quarter. Analysts' views range from cautious to positive, leaving the available evidence mixed.

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