Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Reduces IBM Stock Holdings

Institutional investor lowers stake in tech giant by 4.6% in Q4 2025

Apr. 12, 2026 at 10:53am

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Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. lowered its position in shares of International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) by 4.6% in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to a recent SEC filing. The firm owned 2,439,930 shares of the technology company's stock, valued at $722,732,000 at the end of the quarter.

Why it matters

This move by a major institutional investor highlights ongoing shifts in sentiment around IBM as the company navigates industry changes and transitions its business. Tracking such institutional buying and selling activity can provide insights into broader market perceptions of the tech giant.

The details

According to the 13F filing, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group sold 116,525 shares of IBM stock during the fourth quarter. The firm now owns about 0.26% of IBM's outstanding shares. Several other major investors have also adjusted their IBM positions in recent quarters, with some increasing stakes and others reducing exposure.

  • Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group filed its 13F report for the fourth quarter of 2025 on April 12, 2026.

The players

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc.

A major Japanese financial services group and one of the largest asset managers in the world.

International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)

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

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The takeaway

This filing highlights the ongoing shifts in institutional investment around IBM as the company navigates industry changes. Tracking such activity can provide insights into broader market perceptions of the tech giant's performance and outlook.