Investing.com - IBM (NYSE:IBM) reported second quarter earnings that beat analysts' expectations on Wednesday and revenue that fell short of forecasts.
The firm reported earnings per share of $3.17 on revenue of $19.16B. Analysts polled by Investing.com anticipated EPS of $3.08 on revenue of $19.18B. That compared to EPS of $3.08 on revenue of $20B in the same period a year earlier. The company had reported EPS of $2.25 on revenue of $18.18B in the previous quarter.
IBM shares gained 2.79% to trade at $147.08 in after-hours trade following the report.
IBM shares gained 2.79% to trade at $147.08 in after-hours trade following the report.
For the year, IBM shares are up 25.88%, outperforming the S&P Global (NYSE:SPGI) 100 which is up 15.71% year to date.
IBM follows other major Technology sector earnings this month
On Wednesday, June 19, 2019, Oracle reported fourth quarter EPS of $1.16 on revenue of $11.14B, compared to forecasts of EPS of $1.07 on revenue of $10.93B.
Adobe earnings beat analyst's expectations on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, with second quarter EPS of $1.83 on revenue of $2.74B. Investing.com analysts expected EPS of $1.78 on revenue of $2.7B
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