IBM CEO Arvind Krishna Discusses Geopolitical Uncertainty and Earnings Performance

IBM CEO Arvind Krishna discussed the impact of geopolitical uncertainties, including the Iran war, on the company's cautious guidance despite a first-quarter earnings beat. IBM reported revenue of $15.92 billion and earnings per share of $1.91, both above estimates. Krishna also expressed caution about economic conditions in Europe.

By Jon Fortt · CNBC · April 22, 2026, 20:50 UTC

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Topics: CEO Commentary Earnings Beat Geopolitical Uncertainty Guidance Market Outlook

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