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Why Dan Ives Maintains His Sky High Target on IBM After Its Largest Crash Ever

IBM stock has plummeted 25% in its largest crash ever, sparking a divide between bullish analysts and cautious downgrades.

By · Published July 22, 2026  16:32 UTC · Updated July 23, 2026  03:37 UTC

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IBM stock experienced its largest crash ever, including a 25% drop following earnings. While Oppenheimer downgraded the stock, Dan Ives maintained a high target.

The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.

Epilogue added 89d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 4 distinct news outlets with 4 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 2.
  • Primary Driver: IBM stock has plummeted 25% in its largest crash ever, sparking a divide between bullish analysts and cautious downgrades.
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IBM has experienced a sharp post-earnings drop, resulting in a 25% stock crash. This decline occurred despite an explosion in AI spending.

Coverage from Yahoo Finance and Barchart.com emphasizes the severity of the drop, with Oppenheimer issuing a downgrade following the earnings report. The Wall Street Journal describes the situation as "Big Blue Blues." Market attention remains on Dan Ives, who continues to maintain a high price target for IBM despite the crash, as reported by 24/7 Wall St.

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How much did IBM stock drop?

The stock crashed by 25%.

How did Oppenheimer respond to the earnings drop?

Oppenheimer downgraded IBM following the sharp post-earnings decline.

What is the status of Dan Ives' target for IBM?

According to 24/7 Wall St., Dan Ives maintains his high target for the company.

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