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Capital World Investors Boosts IBM Stock Holdings
Institutional investor increases stake in tech giant by nearly 14% in Q3 2025
Published on Mar. 10, 2026
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Capital World Investors, a major institutional investor, grew its holdings in shares of International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) by 13.9% during the third quarter of 2025, according to a recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The investor now owns 17,045,156 shares of the technology company's stock, representing 1.82% of IBM's total shares outstanding.
Why it matters
This increase in ownership by a prominent institutional investor signals continued confidence in IBM's long-term prospects, even as the company navigates a shifting technology landscape. As one of IBM's largest shareholders, Capital World Investors' actions are closely watched by the market and provide insight into the investment community's view of the tech giant's strategic direction.
The details
According to the filing, Capital World Investors added 2,077,506 shares of IBM to its portfolio during the third quarter. This brings the firm's total stake in IBM to 17,045,156 shares, worth approximately $4.8 billion based on the stock's closing price at the end of the reporting period.
- Capital World Investors filed the report disclosing the increased IBM stake on March 10, 2026.
- The reported increase in ownership occurred during the third quarter of 2025.
The players
Capital World Investors
A major institutional investor and one of the largest shareholders of International Business Machines Corporation.
International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)
A global technology and consulting company headquartered in Armonk, New York, founded in 1911 and publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange.
The takeaway
The increased stake by Capital World Investors underscores the investment community's confidence in IBM's ability to navigate the evolving technology landscape and maintain its position as a leading enterprise technology provider. This development is likely to be closely watched by industry analysts and IBM shareholders as the company continues to execute on its strategic priorities.
