Treasury yields have turned dividend investing into a minefield, but five mega-caps have quietly raised their payouts through every rate spike, recession, and patent cliff of the past four decades.

IBM's software revenue growth sped up to 9% at constant currency in the third quarter, from 5% in the second. IBM lifted its full-year free cash flow outlook but kept its forecast for 4% to 5% revenue growth at constant currency.

International Business Machines Corporation delivers strong profitability and recurring software revenue, but organic growth remains modest, and competition is persistent. IBN's Q3 2026 saw revenue rise 5% to $17.1B and adjusted EPS up 11%, yet much of software growth was non-organic and investor sentiment remains cautious. Recurring software revenue approaches $24.9B, aided by Red Hat and recent acquisitions, but IBM trades at a premium with a forward PEG of 3.07.

HBAR needs a massive rally to reclaim a price level it held for weeks in mid-2025, but network activity is surging while the token keeps sliding. A specific chain of events must unfold in sequence before $0.25 becomes realistic again.

Every quarter, IBM (NYSE: IBM) | IBM Price Prediction CEO Arvind Krishna says IBM is doing great. Every quarter, investors are reminded that what was the greatest American tech company for decades had its chance to stay great.

IBM's revenue growth accelerated to 5%, and it raised its free cash flow outlook, yet shares slipped the next day. Roughly half of the company's software's 9% growth came from its Confluent acquisition, and management's outlook points to a slower fourth quarter.

IBM beat Q3 earnings and revenue estimates as Software growth accelerated, margins expanded and stronger free cash flow lifted its 2026 outlook.

IBM shares gained 11.1% in three months as stronger Software growth and margin expansion boosted momentum, but valuation and Consulting challenges raise questions.