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An announcement from Confluent ( (CFLT) ) is now available.
On December 7, 2025, Confluent, Inc. announced a merger agreement with IBM, under which IBM will acquire Confluent for $31 per share, valuing the company at $11 billion. The merger, expected to close by mid-2026, will make Confluent a wholly owned subsidiary of IBM, enhancing IBM’s capabilities in data streaming and AI. The acquisition aligns with IBM’s strategy to expand its hybrid cloud and AI offerings, and is expected to drive substantial product synergies and operational efficiencies. Confluent’s shareholders, representing 62% of the voting power, have agreed to vote in favor of the merger.
The most recent analyst rating on (CFLT) stock is a Sell with a $24.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Confluent stock, see the CFLT Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on CFLT Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, CFLT is a Neutral.
Confluent’s overall stock score is driven by strong earnings call performance and promising financial metrics, despite ongoing challenges with profitability and valuation concerns. The company’s strategic focus on AI and partnerships supports its growth trajectory, but achieving operational profitability remains a key focus.
To see Spark’s full report on CFLT stock, click here.
More about Confluent
Confluent is a data streaming platform company that provides a cloud-native offering designed to enable real-time data streaming across organizations. It is built on Apache Kafka and offers products such as Confluent Cloud, Confluent Platform, WarpStream, and Confluent Private Cloud. Confluent partners with major technology companies and serves over 6,500 clients, including more than 40% of the Fortune 500.
Average Trading Volume: 7,296,587
Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold
Current Market Cap: $8.09B
For an in-depth examination of CFLT stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.