IBM Stock Hits Day High with 5.2% Surge Amid Strong Intraday Performance

International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) has experienced a notable uptick in its stock performance, gaining 5.2% on September 25, 2025. The stock reached an intraday high of USD 284.18, reflecting strong activity in the market. Over the past week, IBM has outperformed the S&P 500, with a 6.2% increase compared to the index's 0.57% rise. In the broader context, IBM's performance over the past month shows a significant 17.55% gain, while the S&P 500 has only increased by 2.65%. Year-to-date, IBM has achieved a 28.03% rise, surpassing the S&P 500's 12.86% growth. Over the past three years, the stock has delivered an impressive 129.35% return, significantly outpacing the S&P 500's 79.73% performance. Despite these positive short-term trends, IBM's long-term fundamentals indicate some challenges, including a high Debt to EBITDA ratio of 3.05 times and a modest 5.49% CAGR growth in operating profits over the last five years. The company's market capitalization stands at USD 584,445 million, positioning it firmly within the large-cap segment of the Computers - Software & Consulting industry.