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title: "This Is When IBM's CEO Says Quantum Computing Could Start to Have a \"Measurable Impact\" on Its Bottom Line"
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description: "IBM CEO Arvind Krishna predicts quantum computing will have a measurable impact on the company's top and bottom lines by 2028 or 2029, potentially creating a trillion dollars of value by the end of the decade. This forecast offers hope for IBM investors as the stock has fallen 19% in 2026. Despite recent struggles, analysts suggest IBM's reasonable valuation and heavy investment in quantum technology present a long-term buying opportunity."
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# This Is When IBM's CEO Says Quantum Computing Could Start to Have a "Measurable Impact" on Its Bottom Line

Quantum computing has been an area of tech that growth investors have been targeting in recent years. In 2024, shares of **Rigetti Computing** soared more than 1,400%. While the enthusiasm has cooled of late given the long-term question marks and uncertainty around the business, quantum computing can have a significant and profound impact on the tech sector as a whole.

But rather than investing in a small, risky stock such as Rigetti, a safer option to consider may be a big behemoth such as **International Business Machines** (IBM +0.95%). It's investing heavily in quantum computing, and it anticipates it'll start having a noticeable impact on its business in the not-too-distant future.

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## Quantum computing is a huge opportunity for IBM

Quantum computers can solve complex problems significantly faster than current computers can. And with artificial intelligence creating a surge in demand for compute power, quantum computers may come online at a pivotal time for the tech sector.

IBM is a leading tech company that's been investing heavily in quantum computing, and its CEO Arvind Krishna believes that it won't be too much longer before investors start to see a payoff. "I think that in 2028 or 2029, you'll see it have a measurable impact on our top line and bottom line," Krishna forecasted in a recent interview on CNBC. He believes the growth opportunities in the space could be tremendous. "By the end of the 2030s, we are now pretty convinced this is a trillion dollars of value."

For IBM investors, it's welcome news after the stock's struggles this year. It has fallen 19% thus far in 2026, with the market being unimpressed with its growth and recent results. While quantum computing may not turn things around for IBM _this year_, there is hope that down the road it may be a game changer for the business.

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## NYSE: IBM

International Business Machines

Today's Change

(0.95%) $2.25

Current Price

$237.84

### Key Data Points

Market Cap

$224BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Day's Range

$234.13 - $240.74

52wk Range

$199.19 - $332.46

Volume

1.9M

Avg Vol

11.3M

Gross Margin

57.56%

Dividend Yield

2.84%

## Is IBM's stock a bargain buy right now?

When the market panics and overreacts, it can create some great buying opportunities for long-term investors. That may have happened when IBM's stock crashed a month ago after releasing preliminary numbers that were well short of expectations. While it has been rising since then, it's still down significantly this year.

Trading at a price-to-earnings multiple of 21, it's a reasonably priced stock given that the **S&P 500** averages an earnings multiple of 26. IBM is still a top tech stock to own, and with tremendous long-term opportunities related to quantum computing, now, while its valuation remains low, could be an ideal time to buy it.

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