What one share of International Business Machines holds
International Business Machines Corporation (IBM or the company) was incorporated in the State of New York on June 16, 1911, as the Computing-Tabulating-Recording Co. (C-T-R), a consolidation of the Computing Scale Co. of America, the Tabulating Machine Co. and The International Time Recording Co. of New York.
International Business Machines’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-09-30; the balance sheet is as of 2026-09-30.
| Sales | $73.33 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $11.72 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $1.23 |
| Free cash flow | $15.38 |
| Dividends | $6.74 |
| Cash and investments | $9.77 |
| Debt | $67.53 |
| Book value | $37.61 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | $67.81 | $7.15 | $3.18 | $7.87 | — | $19.96 |
| 2008 | $74.67 | $8.89 | $3.01 | $10.55 | — | $10.06 |
| 2009 | $71.39 | $10.01 | $2.57 | $12.92 | — | $17.34 |
| 2010 | $77.58 | $11.52 | $3.25 | $11.93 | — | $18.77 |
| 2011 | $88.09 | $13.06 | $3.38 | $12.97 | — | $17.31 |
| 2012 | $89.03 | $14.37 | $3.53 | $13.42 | — | $16.88 |
| 2013 | $89.18 | $14.94 | $3.28 | $12.57 | — | $21.62 |
| 2014 | $91.87 | $11.90 | $3.70 | $13.00 | — | $11.98 |
| 2015 | $83.18 | $13.42 | $3.64 | $13.92 | — | $14.77 |
| 2016 | $83.36 | $12.38 | $3.72 | $14.10 | $5.50 | $19.29 |
| 2017 | $84.43 | $6.14 | $3.44 | $14.40 | $5.90 | $19.08 |
| 2018 | $86.86 | $9.52 | $3.71 | $12.93 | $6.21 | $18.82 |
| 2019 | $64.64 | $10.56 | $2.56 | $13.98 | $6.43 | $23.49 |
| 2020 | $61.55 | $6.23 | $2.92 | $17.38 | $6.51 | $23.07 |
| 2021 | $63.40 | $6.35 | $2.28 | $11.87 | $6.55 | $21.05 |
| 2022 | $66.35 | $1.80 | $1.48 | $9.96 | $6.59 | $24.22 |
| 2023 | $67.09 | $8.14 | $1.35 | $13.76 | $6.63 | $24.63 |
| 2024 | $66.96 | $6.43 | $1.12 | $13.23 | $6.67 | $29.48 |
| 2025 | $71.19 | $11.17 | $1.15 | $12.76 | $6.71 | $34.84 |
Common questions about International Business Machines
How much does one share of International Business Machines earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of International Business Machines earned $11.72 of profit on $73.33 of sales, keeping about 16¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does International Business Machines pay a dividend?
Yes. International Business Machines paid $6.74 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, and it paid a dividend in every year from 2016 to 2025 in StockSlicer’s data. That’s about 57¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is International Business Machines’s book value per share?
International Business Machines’s book value is $37.61 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of September 30, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of International Business Machines have?
Each share of International Business Machines has $9.77 of cash and investments and $67.53 of debt, as of September 30, 2026.
What is International Business Machines’s free cash flow per share?
$15.38 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
How has International Business Machines’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $7.15 in 2007 to $11.17 in 2025, growing about 2.5% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
Has International Business Machines bought back shares?
International Business Machines’s share count fell about 35% from 2007 to 2025. Through buybacks, each remaining share owns a bigger slice of the company.
From its SEC filings. For education only, not investment advice. New to these words? See the StockSlicer glossary.