IBM Reports Lower-than-Expected Q2 2026 Financial Results

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However, Infrastructure revenue declined 7 percent, and overall profit fell short of expectations due to supply chain disruptions and shifting client priorities. Software revenue grew 5 percent, and the company highlighted strong performance in Distributed Infrastructure and recent acquisitions. IBM also announced significant investments in quantum computing. The company will discuss full-year expectations in a conference call on July 22, 2026.

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