In the following video, Motley Fool tech and telecom analyst Andrew Tonner takes a look at Google (GOOG 0.59%) and IBM (IBM 0.06%), now that both have released this quarter's earnings. While Andrew loves the management at IBM and likes its continued execution of its goals to move toward a business model focused more on software and services, which are higher-margin areas for the company, it's hard to argue with the idea that IBM is still positioned in a rapidly maturing industry, whereas Google has tremendous growth prospects ahead of it.
Better Buy After Earnings: Google or IBM?
By Andrew Tonner – Jan 26, 2013 at 3:30PM
NYSE: IBM
International Business Machines
Market Cap
$292B
Today's Change
(-0.06%) $0.18
Current Price
$312.90
Price as of October 28, 2025 at 3:58 PM ET
These two tech giants popped after earnings. Which one is the better buy?
About the Author
Andrew Tonner is a senior tech specialist for The Motley Fool. He is a graduate of The University of Arizona with a degree in Finance. Follow @andrewtonner