Guide to buying International Business Machines stock in Canada

International Business Machines is an information technology services business based in the US. International Business Machines stocks (IBM) are listed on the NYSE, and all prices are listed in US Dollars.

Its last market close was $240.59, which is a decrease of 2.31% over the previous week. International Business Machines employs 264,300 staff and has a trailing 12-month revenue of around $67.5 billion.

Keep reading to see up-to-date International Business Machines stock price and performance data, along with a step-by-step guide for how to buy International Business Machines stock in Canada.

International Business Machines (IBM) stock summary

Company stock name	International Business Machines
Stock ticker symbol	IBM
Exchange	NYSE
Open	$246.45
High	$247.11
Low	$238.00
Close	$240.59
Adjusted closing	$240.59
Volume The number of stocks traded during the day	4,135,245
52-week stock price range	$209.30 – $323.06
Where to buy International Business Machines stock	Buy on CIBC Investor's Edge

The values in this table are accurate as of the market close on March 23, 2026, and all amounts are in USD.

Can I buy International Business Machines stock in Canada?

Yes, you can buy International Business Machines stock in Canada. You simply need to open a brokerage account with an online trading platform that supports stocks on the NYSE exchange. Platforms like Interactive Brokers will allow you to directly buy International Business Machines stock from within Canada.

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International Business Machines stock chart (NYSE: IBM)

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International Business Machines stock price

International Business Machines's stock price at the last available market close was $240.59 (as of March 23, 2026). For comparison, seven days ago International Business Machines's stock price was $256.11. A full 30 days ago it was $257.16, and a year ago it was $248.45.

Is International Business Machines stock a buy or sell right now?

The technical analysis gauge above shows real-time buy or sell ratings and analysis for International Business Machines stock based on your selected timeframe. It uses three widely followed indicators—moving averages, oscillators and pivots—but this does not represent investment advice or a guarantee of success. Finder may not concur with these signals and accepts no responsibility for the performance of your stocks.

Can I buy International Business Machines stock on the TSX?

No, you cannot buy International Business Machines stock on the TSX because International Business Machines stock is not listed on the TSX. Instead, International Business Machines stock is listed on the NYSE under the symbol "IBM."

That said, if you're wondering how to invest in International Business Machines stock in Canada, you still have the option to do so by opening a trading account with a Canadian brokerage that gives you access to NYSE, like Interactive Brokers.

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International Business Machines stock dividends

International Business Machines dividend payout ratio: 58.08% of net profits

Recently International Business Machines has paid out, on average, around 58.08% of net profits as dividends. That has enabled analysts to estimate a "forward annual dividend yield" of 2.67% of the current stock value.

This means that, over a year, based on recent payouts (which are sadly no guarantee of future payouts), International Business Machines shareholders could enjoy a 2.67% return on their shares in the form of dividend payments. In International Business Machines's case, that would currently equate to about $6.71 per share.

International Business Machines's payout ratio would broadly be considered high, and as such this stock could appeal to those looking to generate an income. Bear in mind however that companies should normally also look to re-invest a decent amount of net profits to ensure future growth.

International Business Machines's most recent dividend payout was on March 10, 2026. The latest dividend was paid out to all shareholders who bought their stocks by February 10, 2026 (the "ex-dividend date").

International Business Machines stock performance metrics

Here are some common key metrics for International Business Machines stock that analysts often use to help gauge a stock's value—P/E ratio, PEG ratio and EBITDA.

• International Business Machines's P/E ratio

  International Business Machines's current share price divided by its per-share earnings (EPS) over the past 12 months gives a trailing price/earnings (P/E) ratio of roughly 22x. In other words, International Business Machines shares trade at around 22 times recent earnings.

  That's relatively low compared to, say, the trailing 12-month P/E ratio for the NASDAQ 100 at the end of 2019 (27.29). The low P/E ratio could mean that investors are pessimistic about the outlook for the stock or simply that they're under-valued.

• International Business Machines's PEG ratio

  International Business Machines's price/earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio is calculated by dividing its P/E ratio by its earnings growth, which comes out to about 2.2595. A lower ratio can suggest a stock offers better value, while a higher ratio may suggest worse value.

  The PEG ratio provides a broader view than the P/E ratio alone, as it factors in International Business Machines's expected earnings growth. By accounting for growth, investors can use the PEG ratio to compare the valuations of multiple high-growth companies.

• International Business Machines's EBITDA

  International Business Machines's EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) is $16.1 billion. EBITDA is a measure of a company's overall financial performance and is often used as a proxy for a company's profitability.

Has International Business Machines stock ever split?

International Business Machines's stocks were split on a 1046:1000 basis on November 3, 2021. So, if you had owned 1000 shares the day before before the split, the next day you'd have owned 1046 shares. This wouldn't directly have changed the overall worth of your International Business Machines stocks, just the quantity.

However, indirectly, the new 4.4% lower stock price could have impacted the market appetite for International Business Machines stocks, which in turn could have impacted International Business Machines's stock price.

How volatile is International Business Machines stock?

Over the last 12 months, International Business Machines's stocks price has ranged from $209.30 to as high as $323.06. International Business Machines's beta measurement of stock volatility is 0.71. For comparison, the market () average beta is 1. This would suggest that International Business Machines's stocks are less volatile than average (on this exchange).

Some analysists use "beta" to gauge a stock's volatility. Beta is a popular way to measure a stocks volatility in relation to the market. Here is a breakdown of International Business Machines's beta stock volatility rating.

International Business Machines company and revenue performance

Market Capitalization The total market value of International Business Machines's outstanding shares	$236.1 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$39.3 billion
Operating margin (TTM)	24.77%
Profit margin	15.69%
Revenue (TTM)	$67.5 billion
Return on assets (TTM)	5.44%
Return on equity (TTM)	35.16%
Earnings per share (TTM)	$11.13
50-day moving stock price average The average share price over the last 50 days	$274.77
200-day moving stock price average The average share price over the last 200 days	$279.21

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on March 23, 2026.

International Business Machines company profile

International Business Machines Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides integrated solutions and services in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. It operates through Software, Consulting, Infrastructure, and Financing segments.

The Software segment offers hybrid cloud and AI platforms that allow clients to realize their digital and AI transformations across the applications, data, and environments in which they operate. The Consulting segment delivers strategy and technology services and intelligent operations, providing business transformation, technology implementation, managed services, application modernization, and AI-powered solutions.

The Infrastructure segment provides on-premises and cloud-based server, and storage solutions, as well as life-cycle services for hybrid cloud infrastructure deployment. Its Financing segment offers client and commercial financing, and facilitates IBM clients' acquisition of hardware, software, and services.

It has strategic partnerships with various companies, including hyperscalers, service providers, global system integrators, and software and hardware vendors that include Adobe, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, Oracle, Salesforce, Samsung Electronics and SAP, and others.

• Common company-related questions about International Business Machines

  What percentage of International Business Machines is owned by insiders or institutions?
  Currently 0.138% of International Business Machines stocks are held by insiders and 65.399% by institutions.

  How many people work for International Business Machines?
  Latest data suggests 264,300 work at International Business Machines.

  When does the fiscal year end for International Business Machines?
  International Business Machines's fiscal year ends in December.

  Where is International Business Machines based?
  International Business Machines's address is: One New Orchard Road, Armonk, NY, United States, 10504

  What is International Business Machines's ISIN number?
  International Business Machines's international securities identification number is: US4592001014

  What is International Business Machines's CUSIP number?
  International Business Machines's Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures number is: 459200101

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Do I have to pay tax on gains from International Business Machines stock sales in Canada?

Yes, you'll need to pay taxes in Canada on investment income, which includes any profit from selling International Business Machines stock. The CRA taxes investment income from stocks in Canada based on three main factors:

1. Investment income. Investment income includes money earned from interest, dividends or capital gains, which may affect how much you have to pay in taxes on stock sales in Canada.
2. Investor type. Your investment income will be taxed differently depending on whether you're a regular investor or a day trader (which means you buy and trade stocks on a daily basis as your primary form of income).
3. Tax bracket. The higher your tax bracket, the more you'll pay on income from stock sales. Your tax bracket depends on your gross income (minus deductions).

You can learn more about the tax implications of selling stocks in Canada here.

Frequently asked questions about International Business Machines stock

• Can I buy International Business Machines stock directly as a Canadian investor?

  Yes, Canadian investors can buy International Business Machines stock directly through various online brokerage platforms available in Canada. You can compare trading platform options and fees for buying International Business Machines stock in our table here.

• How much is International Business Machines stock worth?

  As of the last market close (on March 23, 2026), International Business Machines stock is worth $240.59 per share.

• Can Canadians buy American stocks?

  Yes, Canadians can buy American stocks through Canadian trading platforms that give access to American stock exchanges such as the NYSE and Nasdaq. The good news is that most Canadian brokerage platforms, like Questrade, Interactive Brokers, Moomoo and Wealthsimple, give access to US exchanges. Read our full guide on how to buy US stocks in Canada to learn more.

• Can I buy fractional shares of International Business Machines stock?

  Yes, it may be possible to buy fractional shares of International Business Machines stock depending on the trading platform you're signed up with. Fractional shares can allow you to invest in International Business Machines stock even when you can't afford its full share price. You can read our full guide to how fractional shares work to learn more.

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