IBM Study: AI Investment to Surge 150% by 2030
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 1h ago
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- Investment Trends: The survey indicates that executives expect AI investment to surge approximately 150% by 2030, reflecting a deepening commitment to leveraging AI for driving business growth through technological innovation.
- Productivity Gains: AI is projected to boost productivity by 42% by 2030, with 67% of executives anticipating that most AI-driven productivity gains will be reinvested into growth initiatives, thereby enhancing competitive positioning in the market.
- Leadership Redefined: 74% of respondents believe AI will redefine leadership roles within enterprises, with expectations that by 2030, 25% of corporate boards will include an AI advisor or co-decision maker, highlighting AI's strategic importance in corporate governance.
- Integration Challenges: While 57% of executives see AI model sophistication as a source of competitive advantage, only 28% have a clear understanding of the AI models needed by 2030, indicating significant challenges in AI integration within business operations.
Analyst Views on IBM
Wall Street analysts forecast IBM stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for IBM is 315.80 USD with a low forecast of 210.00 USD and a high forecast of 375.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
16 Analyst Rating
11 Buy
4 Hold
1 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 297.950
Low
210.00
Averages
315.80
High
375.00
Current: 297.950
Low
210.00
Averages
315.80
High
375.00
About IBM
International Business Machines Corporation is a provider of global hybrid cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) and consulting expertise. The Company’s segments include Software, Consulting, Infrastructure and Financing. The Software segment includes hybrid cloud and AI platforms, which allow clients to realize their digital and AI transformations across the applications, data, and environments in which they operate. The Consulting segment focuses on integrating skills on strategy, experience, technology and operations by domain and industry. The Infrastructure segment is focused on the hybrid cloud infrastructure market, providing on-premises and cloud-based server and storage solutions. In addition, it offers a portfolio of life-cycle services for hybrid cloud infrastructure deployment. The Financing segment provides client and commercial financing, facilitating its clients’ acquisition of hardware, software and services. It helps clients in more than 175 countries.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
