Why did IBM stock crash 25% on July 14, 2026?
IBM shares fell 25.2% to close near $217 after a preliminary Q2 warning showed adjusted EPS of $2.93 versus a $3.01 consensus, and revenue of $17.2 billion versus $17.86 billion expected. CEO Arvind Krishna said clients diverted spending toward memory chips and servers, stalling large software deals and driving most of the shortfall.
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IBM Just Had Its Worst Trading Day in 115 YearsIBM stock crashed 25.2% on July 14, 2026, erasing $67 billion after a modest earnings miss — worse than Black Monday 1987.
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