Tech companies Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and International Business Machines (NYSE: IBM) have a few things in common. Both rose to prominence in past generations. Both are working to adapt their business models to the most important tech trends of the 21st century. And with their established and profitable business models, they both have their financial houses largely in order.
Which of these two companies, is the more appealing investment? Let’s run IBM and Microsoft through a three-part analysis to see which tech stock looks like the better buy.