IBM Dividend History & Analysis | 2.5% Yield

IBM has a dividend yield of 2.5% and paid 6.73 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.53%
Payout Ratio 56.7%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 0.7%
Consistency Lifetime 100%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.1%
Payout FCF 21.6%
Streak Years 5
Dividend Rating 55.1%
Chowder Number yield + growth 3.2% below 15% target for healthy growth
Yield vs Average 5y -32.7% avg 3.76% vs now 2.53%
Debt / EBITDA leverage 4.7x elevated
Income per 10k invested 253 USD per year
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly IBM annual dividends paid per share, showing the total cash International Business distributed to shareholders each year.
Dividend Growth Year over Year IBM year-over-year dividend growth rate, showing how International Business's dividend per share increased or decreased each year compared to the prior year.
Price and Yield per Payout History IBM dividend yield history versus share price over the past 5 years, showing how International Business's payout yield moved at each dividend payment relative to its stock price.
┅┅ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left)

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Top 4 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
IBM NYSE
International Business		 205,882 M 2.53% 6.08%
IDR MC
Indra		 9,493 M 0.58% 4.02%
SAIC NASDAQ
Science Applications		 4,883 M 1.42% 1.82%
LDOS NYSE
Leidos Holdings		 13,621 M 1.05% 1.71%
Top 3 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
IDR MC
Indra		 9,493 M 14.90% 98.0%
LDOS NYSE
Leidos Holdings		 13,621 M 4.29% 100.0%
IBM NYSE
International Business		 205,882 M 0.69% 100.0%

IBM Dividend History

Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.9 years of data

Jan - -
Feb 0.92% 100
Mar - -
Apr - -
May 1.00% 100
Jun - -
Jul - -
Aug 1.02% 100
Sep - -
Oct - -
Nov 1.00% 100
Dec - -

Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.

Last 20 Payments (USD) as of July 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-05-08 2026-05-08 2026-06-10 Quarterly 1.69 +0.6% 0.74%
2026-02-10 2026-02-10 2026-03-10 Quarterly 1.68 0% 0.57%
2025-11-10 2025-11-10 2025-12-10 Quarterly 1.68 0% 0.55%
2025-08-08 2025-08-08 2025-09-10 Quarterly 1.68 0% 0.68%
2025-05-09 2025-05-09 2025-06-10 Quarterly 1.68 +0.6% 0.67%
2025-02-10 2025-02-10 2025-03-10 Quarterly 1.67 0% 0.67%
2024-11-12 2024-11-12 2024-12-10 Quarterly 1.67 0% 0.79%
2024-08-09 2024-08-09 2024-09-10 Quarterly 1.67 0% 0.87%
2024-05-09 2024-05-10 2024-06-10 Quarterly 1.67 +0.6% 1%
2024-02-08 2024-02-09 2024-03-09 Quarterly 1.66 0% 0.91%
2023-11-09 2023-11-10 2023-12-09 Quarterly 1.66 0% 1.13%
2023-08-09 2023-08-10 2023-09-09 Quarterly 1.66 0% 1.15%
2023-05-09 2023-05-10 2023-06-10 Quarterly 1.66 +0.6% 1.36%
2023-02-09 2023-02-10 2023-03-10 Quarterly 1.65 0% 1.22%
2022-11-09 2022-11-10 2022-12-10 Quarterly 1.65 0% 1.2%
2022-08-09 2022-08-10 2022-09-10 Quarterly 1.65 0% 1.27%
2022-05-09 2022-05-10 2022-06-10 Quarterly 1.65 +0.6% 1.23%
2022-02-10 2022-02-11 2022-03-10 Quarterly 1.64 0% 1.21%
2021-11-09 2021-11-10 2021-12-10 Quarterly 1.64 0% 1.34%
2021-08-09 2021-08-10 2021-09-10 Quarterly 1.64 0% 1.15%

IBM Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of IBM?

As of July 2026, IBM's dividend yield is 2.53%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 6.73 USD by the current share price of 213.00.

Does IBM pay a dividend?

As of July 2026, IBM paid a dividend of 6.73 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-08 and the payout was 1.69 USD.

How often does IBM pay dividends?

IBM pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, IBM has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-08.

IBM dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for IBM for the next payments are between 1.678 (-0.7%) and 1.698 (+0.5%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.17%.

Will IBM pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.69 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-08. The next Ex-Dividend date for International Business (IBM) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for IBM?

The next Ex-Dividend date for International Business (IBM) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of IBM?

IBM's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.69% per year. Weak growth: IBM's dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of IBM?

IBM's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.08%. If you bought IBM's shares at 110.62 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (6.73 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.08% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of IBM?

IBM Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: International Business has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does IBM have a good Dividend Yield?

IBM's 2.53% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of IBM?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of IBM is 56.7%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of IBM?

IBM's Overall Dividend Rating is 55.13%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

IBM Outstanding Shares Analysis

The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.
What is the Trend in IBM's Outstanding Shares?

International Business's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 1.18% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 89.0%). Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has IBM ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Nov 4, 2021 with a ratio of 1046:1000. This was a forward split: Each share became 1.05 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1985 2,454,832,000 0%
1986 2,462,400,000 +0.31%
1987 2,423,692,000 -1.57%
1988 2,367,760,000 -2.31%
1989 2,315,104,000 -2.22%
1990 2,269,387,800 -1.97%
1991 2,150,000,000 -5.26%
1992 2,277,049,200 +5.91%
1993 2,333,333,300 +2.47%
1994 2,340,800,000 +0.32%
1995 2,177,200,000 -6.99%
1996 2,006,800,000 -7.83%
1997 1,900,400,000 -5.3%
1998 1,823,800,000 -4.03%
1999 1,777,200,000 -2.56%
2000 1,740,900,000 -2.04%
2001 1,718,400,000 -1.29%
2002 1,725,300,000 +0.4%
2003 1,691,700,000 -1.95%
2004 1,628,700,000 -3.72%
2005 1,564,500,000 -3.94%
2006 1,499,500,000 -4.15%
2007 1,383,000,000 -7.77%
2008 1,344,300,000 -2.8%
2009 1,340,700,000 -0.27%
2010 1,258,400,000 -6.14%
2011 1,188,700,000 -5.54%
2012 1,136,400,000 -4.4%
2013 1,080,000,000 -4.96%
2014 995,400,000 -7.83%
2015 972,800,000 -2.27%
2016 952,700,000 -2.07%
2017 928,900,000 -2.5%
2018 905,200,000 -2.55%
2019 893,700,000 -1.27%
2020 899,000,000 +0.59%
2021 904,641,000 +0.63%
2022 915,900,000 +1.24%
2023 927,300,000 +1.24%
2024 942,400,000 +1.63%
2025 952,400,000 +1.06%
2026 952,100,000 -0.03%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-07-15 02:37 UTC