IBM — International Business Machines Corporation
Dividend Grades
vs Technology sector| Metric | IBM | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.78% | 1.45% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 0.61% | 7.72% |
| Payout Ratio | 54.1% | 26.0% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 23 | 13 |
| 1Y Total Return | +1.9% | 9.9% |
Grades compare this stock to Technology sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
0.60%
3-Year Growth
0.60%
5-Year Growth
0.61%
10-Year Growth
2.99%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Feb 10, 2026
Last Payment
Mar 10, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2026 | $1.6800 | 0.00% |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $1.6800 | 0.00% |
| Aug 8, 2025 | $1.6800 | 0.00% |
| May 9, 2025 | $1.6800 | +0.60% |
| Feb 10, 2025 | $1.6700 | 0.00% |
| Nov 12, 2024 | $1.6700 | 0.00% |
| Aug 9, 2024 | $1.6700 | 0.00% |
| May 9, 2024 | $1.6700 | +0.60% |
| Feb 8, 2024 | $1.6600 | 0.00% |
| Nov 9, 2023 | $1.6600 | 0.00% |
| Aug 9, 2023 | $1.6600 | 0.00% |
| May 9, 2023 | $1.6600 | +0.61% |
| Feb 9, 2023 | $1.6500 | 0.00% |
| Nov 9, 2022 | $1.6500 | 0.00% |
| Aug 9, 2022 | $1.6500 | 0.00% |
| May 9, 2022 | $1.6500 | +0.61% |
| Feb 10, 2022 | $1.6400 | 0.00% |
| Nov 9, 2021 | $1.6400 | 0.00% |
| Aug 9, 2021 | $1.6400 | 0.00% |
| May 7, 2021 | $1.6400 | +0.61% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
54.1%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
51.3%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2025 | $1.14 | $3.98B |
| Q2 2025 | $2.36 | $1.49B |
| Q4 2025 | $5.98 | $3.13B |
| Q1 2024 | $1.75 | $3.79B |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
Peer Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Does International Business Machines Corporation pay a dividend?
Yes, International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) pays a quarterly dividend with a yield of 2.78%.
What is IBM's dividend yield?
IBM's current dividend yield is 2.78%. The annual dividend is $6.72.
When is IBM's next ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for IBM has not been announced yet.
How many years has International Business Machines Corporation increased its dividend?
International Business Machines Corporation has increased its dividend for 21 consecutive years.
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of March 22, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.