IBM Shares Plunge Following Unexpected Preliminary Financial Results
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IBM, Arvind Krishna
New York, USA
July 14, 2026
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IBM shares dropped by approximately 25% after an unscheduled release of preliminary financial data. Revenue growth in the second quarter fell short of analyst expectations. CEO Arvind Krishna cited 'chipflation' and shifting customer budgets as reasons for the underperformance.
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