IBM Grows Free Cash Flow but Will Likely Miss 2024 Goal
Following the spinoff of its managed infrastructure services business, which removed around $19 billion of less-than-desirable revenue from the income statement, International Business Machines (NYSE: IBM) is a leaner and more focused company. Hybrid cloud, artificial intelligence, high-margin software, and consulting are the businesses that will drive revenue and profit growth in the coming years. Total revenue was up 6% adjusted for currency, with over 70% of that revenue coming from software and consulting.