When the expansion failed to materialize, IBM broke its promise of security to employees in order to bail out its shareholders. Both factors doomed IBM's business to stagnation in the first half of the 1990s and left its business prospects uncertain for the remainder of the decade.
IBM's software business is also growing, and it has become more focused since the spinoff of its IT-outsourcing operation, now called Kyndryl, in 2021. It all adds up to a company that is doing better than it has in a while, if not quite going gangbusters.
sharing plan is a type of qualified defined contribution plan in which the employer contributes to the accounts of participating IBM employees. As the name implies, employer contributions are generally (but not necessarily) tied to the business's profits, allowing employees to 'share' in those profits.
The company aimed to invest in areas with higher growth potential rather than focusing on traditional PCs. Overall, the combination of competitive pressures, strategic realignment, and a desire to focus on more lucrative business areas led to IBM's exit from the personal computer market.
When the expansion failed to materialize, IBM broke its promise of security to employees in order to bail out its shareholders. Both factors doomed IBM's business to stagnation in the first half of the 1990s and left its business prospects uncertain for the remainder of the decade.
International Business Machines (NYSE: IBM) may finally be ready for a comeback. The stock finally surpassed its all-time high from 2013 this year, and with its transformation into a cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) company, investors have taken an interest. This has given IBM a market cap of around $205 billion.
IBM offers a stable investment with steady dividends, but its growth potential may not be as high as newer tech companies. It could be a good investment for those looking for stability.