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INTL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP (IBM) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:IBM - US4592001014 - Common Stock

304.22 USD
+1.5 (+0.5%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 6:40:07 PM
304.43 USD
+0.21 (+0.07%)
After Hours: 1/9/2026, 6:40:07 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

7

We assign a technical rating of 7 out of 10 to IBM. This is due to a consistent overall performance, although we see some doubts in the very recent evolution. In the medium time frame things are still looking good.

The short term is neutral, but the long term trend is still positive. Not much to worry about for now.
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that IBM is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 83% of all stocks. On top of that, IBM also shows a nice and consistent pattern of rising prices.
IBM is part of the IT Services industry. There are 88 other stocks in this industry. IBM outperforms 81% of them.
IBM is currently trading in the upper part of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near a new high, so IBM is lagging the market slightly.
In the last month IBM has a been trading in the 289.00 - 313.44 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range where prices have been consolidating recently, this may present a good entry opportunity, but some resistance may be present above.
IBM has an average volume of 4055090 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
INTL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP / IBM Weekly stock chart
INTL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP / IBM Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

8

IBM has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 309.25. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 303.94, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

Support and Resistance Analysis

227.04

318.14

We found 4 important support areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 288.53 to 303.94. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • Support @262.92 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
  • A support zone ranging from 251.39 to 253.25. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • Support @229.33 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.

We found 1 important resistance area.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 309.25 to 314.99. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe long term trend for IBM is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorNEUTRALNEUTRALThe short term trend for IBM is neutral.
ChartMill Relative Strength83.04POSITIVEIBM has a high relative strength, it outperformed 83.04% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)DOWNMIXEDThe current price of IBM is above a declining SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)DOWNMIXEDThe current price of IBM is above a declining SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of IBM is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)52.76NEUTRALThe RSI value for IBM is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.12NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests IBM has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising.
Stochastics (14,3)58.21NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for IBM is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)2.02MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for IBM suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)12.94NEGATIVEThe low ADX value for IBM suggests a weak or negative trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
Example Setup

Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.

ENTRYEXITDISTANCECAPITAL
315.00288.9926.01 (8.26%)12.11%
An entry @315.00. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @288.99. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low.The trade has a worst case loss of 26.01 points, which is 8.26%.When investing 12.11% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 1.00%.

  • The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
  • This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
INTL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP / IBM Daily stock chart

INTL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP

NYSE:IBM (1/9/2026, 6:40:07 PM)

After market: 304.43 +0.21 (+0.07%)

304.22

+1.5 (+0.5%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS IndustryIT Services
Performance
% Chg0.5%
1 Week4.36%
2 Weeks-0.11%
1 Month-2.7%
3 Month9.5%
6 Month7.27%
12 Month38.44%
2 Year65.64%
3 Year125.8%
5 Year155.41%
10 Year143.79%
15 Year87.79%
Volatility
ATR(14)6.09
ATR(20)%2.02%
ATR Inc14.65%
Range Today5
ADR(20)5.95
ADR(20)%1.95%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS83.04
3 months CRS75.63
6 months CRS59.46
Mansfield0.16
10 Day High310
10 Day Low289
20 Day High313.44
20 Day Low289
52 Week High324.9
52 Week Low214.5
CS1 End303.94
CR1 Start309.25
Volume & EV
DER(3)-0.22%
DER(5)1.18%
Volume2.72M
Volume Incr-3.88%
Vol(5)3.45M
Vol(50)4.06M

INTL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP / IBM FAQ

What is the technical rating for IBM stock?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 7 / 10 to IBM.


What is the current trend direction of INTL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP (IBM) stock?

The current trend direction for INTL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP (IBM) is Bullish.


What is the RSI signal for INTL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP (IBM) stock?

INTL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP (IBM) has an RSI value of 52.7585. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


What is the short term momentum for INTL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP (IBM) stock?

The short term momentum for INTL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP (IBM) is neutral.


What is the support and resistance level for IBM stock?

INTL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP (IBM) has a support level at 303.94 and a resistance level at 309.25. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of IBM support and resistance levels.