IBM is set to report Q2 2025 earnings on July 23, with sales estimated at $16.59 billion and earnings at $2.64 per share. The company has a history of beating estimates, but the current model does not predict an earnings beat for this quarter due to a Zacks Rank #4 and an ESP of 0.00%. IBM collaborated with the Masters tournament to offer AI features, extended its partnership with Microsoft, and acquired Hakkoda Inc. The company faces competition from AWS and Azure, with pricing pressure affecting margins. IBM stock has gained 53.9% over the past year, outperforming the industry. However, it is trading at a premium and may not be a good investment at the moment. Despite challenges, IBM aims to benefit from the demand for hybrid cloud and AI solutions.

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