IBM Earnings: What to Watch

Investors look for sustained revenue growth, stabilizing margins

International Business Machines Corp. is scheduled to announce first-quarter earnings after the market closes Tuesday. Here’s what to look for:

EARNINGS FORECAST: Analysts expect IBM to report earnings of $2.41 a share on an adjusted basis that typically omits acquisition- and retirement-related charges, according to a survey by Thomson Reuters. A year ago, IBM reported $2.38 a share in adjusted profit.

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