IBM: Increased Cash Flow Forecast Meets Unforeseen Caution Regarding Customer AI Budgets
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IBM's quarterly revenue recently increased by 5%, driven by strong growth in the software and data sectors. The forecast for free cash flow for the entire year 2026 was raised by over $1 billion, despite the consulting segment stagnating. Business with the AI platform Watsonx is growing, but management is tempering expectations for short-term spikes in customer IT budgets. From Hardware Pioneer to Architect of Hybrid Cloud Structures The business model of International Business Machines (IBM) now primarily focuses on high-margin software...
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