BNP Paribas Increases Stake in IBM

French bank boosts ownership of tech giant's shares by 16%

Mar. 15, 2026 at 12:54pm

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BNP Paribas, a major French bank, increased its stake in International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) by 16% in the third quarter of 2025, adding 7,065 shares to its portfolio. The bank now owns 51,273 shares of the technology company's stock, valued at $14.46 million.

Why it matters

IBM is one of the world's largest and most influential technology companies, and changes in ownership by major institutional investors can signal broader market trends and investor sentiment around the stock.

The details

According to a 13F filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, BNP Paribas increased its position in IBM by acquiring an additional 7,065 shares during the third quarter. This represents a 16% increase in the bank's IBM holdings, which are now valued at $14.46 million. The filing shows that BNP Paribas is one of the larger institutional investors in IBM, which has a diverse shareholder base including other major banks, investment firms, and hedge funds.

  • BNP Paribas increased its IBM stake in the third quarter of 2025.

The players

BNP Paribas

A major French bank and one of the largest institutional investors in IBM.

International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)

A global technology and consulting company headquartered in Armonk, New York.

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The takeaway

BNP Paribas' increased stake in IBM suggests the French bank sees long-term value in the technology company, which continues to be a major player in cloud computing, enterprise software, and IT services despite facing competitive pressures in recent years.