ARMONK, NY – IBM has unveiled plans to invest $150 billion in the United States over the next five years. The effort is aimed at strengthening the company’s American manufacturing base while accelerating innovation in key areas such as quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and mainframe infrastructure.
The announcement is the latest of several large-scare pledges from major tech companies during the Trump Administration.
More than $30 billion of the total funding will be directed specifically toward research and development, with a focus on advancing high-performance computing systems that are vital to both public and private sectors.
IBM Chairman and CEO Arvind Krishna described the move as a “long-term commitment to American innovation,” noting that the company’s goal is to not only build cutting-edge technologies but also ensure they are developed and manufactured on U.S. soil. The announcement reflects IBM’s strategy to deepen its footprint in national high-tech capabilities while supporting skilled job creation across the country.
The decision comes amid a broader wave of domestic investment by leading tech companies, including Apple and Nvidia, who are similarly seeking to enhance their U.S.-based operations in light of supply chain concerns and shifting global trade dynamics.
IBM’s announcement follows a quarter of modest but steady financial growth. The company posted first-quarter revenues of $14.5 billion, marking a 1% year-over-year increase, and reported an 8% boost in pre-tax profit, reaching $1.2 billion. These results came despite the cancellation of several government contracts totaling approximately $100 million.
With this major investment, IBM signals its intention to remain a central player in the evolving technological landscape, while reinforcing America’s position as a global leader in advanced computing and innovation.