IBM Shares Plunge on Weak Q2 Outlook, Indian IT Stocks Decline
IBM shares plunged over 24% following a weaker-than-expected preliminary second-quarter 2026 earnings report, citing a 7% decline in infrastructure revenue and slower software sales as customers shifted spending toward AI infrastructure. CEO Arvind Krishna acknowledged delayed large deals and changing market conditions. This sharp decline triggered a selloff in US-listed Indian IT stocks like Infosys and Wipro, whose ADRs fell up to 7%, amid concerns over enterprise technology budgets and demand trends ahead of their earnings announcements.
First-hand measurement across 5 sources
We measured how 5 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (37/100). Lens Score 38/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- news18— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- mint— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- economictimes— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- thefinancialexpress— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- economictimes— balanced framing, negative sentiment
AI Analysis
The article group presents a primarily business and market-focused perspective without evident political framing. Coverage includes statements from IBM's CEO and market reactions, reflecting corporate and investor viewpoints. Indian IT companies' stock movements are reported as market consequences rather than political issues, maintaining a neutral stance across sources.
The overall sentiment is negative due to IBM's significant share price drop and its impact on related IT stocks. The tone reflects investor concerns and market uncertainty but remains factual and restrained, focusing on financial results and market responses without emotive language or speculation.
How 5 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.