Morgan Stanley raised the firm’s price target on IBM (IBM) to $253 from $233 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The firm believes the market is already pricing in more than just free cash flow upside, and given the expectation for more mixed Software and Consulting results this quarter, Morgan Stanley believes the setup into Q2 earnings leans tactically cautious, the analyst tells investors in a research note.
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