What was the primary driver of IBM's revenue decline in Q2 2015?

The primary drivers for the revenue decline were the unfavorable impact of currency fluctuations, which significantly weakened non-U.S. currencies against the U.S. dollar, and the impact of divested businesses from prior periods.

How did IBM's strategic imperatives perform in Q2 2015?

IBM's strategic imperatives, which include data, cloud, and engagement-related offerings, showed strong growth, increasing by over 20% as reported and over 30% when adjusted for currency and divestitures. This indicates a successful shift towards higher-value business areas.

What is the company's outlook for the remainder of 2015?

IBM reaffirmed its full-year GAAP earnings per share guidance from continuing operations to be in the range of $14.25 to $15.00, and operating (non-GAAP) earnings per share in the range of $15.75 to $16.50. The company expects modest year-over-year improvement in free cash flow.

How is IBM managing its workforce and investments during this period of transformation?

IBM is undertaking a transformation to higher-value business areas, which involves shifting investments and resources. This includes significant investments in strategic imperatives like Watson and cloud, while also managing workforce rebalancing charges and productivity improvements. The company expects these investments to yield benefits over the longer term.

IBM 10-Q Quarterly Report Q2 FY2015 — Revenue, Net Income, EPS

Summary

IBM's second quarter 2015 results show a significant top-line decline, with total revenue down 13.5% year-over-year (or 0.8% adjusted for currency and divestitures). This decline is attributed to unfavorable currency movements and the impact of divested businesses. Despite the revenue challenges, IBM's strategic imperatives (data, cloud, engagement) demonstrated strong growth, increasing over 20% as reported and over 30% adjusted for currency and divestitures. Key areas like business analytics and cloud showed robust performance. Profitability also saw a decline, with net income down 16.6% year-over-year. However, the company is actively transforming its business towards higher-value areas. This transformation is supported by substantial investments in strategic initiatives, including acquisitions in the cloud and healthcare sectors. IBM continues to return value to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, and maintains a strong liquidity position.

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Beta

Revenue

$20.81B

0.5% Gross Margin

Net Income

$3.45B

0.2% Net Margin

EPS (Diluted)

$3.50

Total Assets

$112.73B

Cash & Equivalents

$8.39B

Free Cash Flow

$3.02B

Financial Statements

Beta

Revenue	$20.81B
Cost of Revenue	$10.42B
Gross Profit	$10.39B
R&D Expenses	$1.30B
SG&A Expenses	$5.18B
Interest Expense	$115.00M
Net Income	$3.45B
EPS (Basic)	$3.51
EPS (Diluted)	$3.50
Shares Outstanding (Basic)	982.30M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)	986.70M

Key Highlights

1Total revenue decreased by 13.5% to $20.813 billion, largely due to currency impacts and divestitures.
2Strategic imperatives revenue grew over 20% as reported and over 30% adjusted for currency and divestitures.
3Net income decreased by 16.6% to $3.449 billion.
4Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were $3.58, a decrease from $4.23 in the prior year.
5Global Services backlog increased slightly year-over-year on a constant currency basis, driven by improved signings.
6Systems Hardware revenue declined significantly as reported but showed growth adjusted for divestitures and currency, led by z Systems and Power Systems.
7The company continues to invest in strategic growth areas like cloud and analytics, while managing its portfolio through divestitures and acquisitions.

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP Quarterly Report for Q2 Ended Jun 30, 2015

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