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IBM Dividend History & Analysis | 2.4% Yield

IBM has a dividend yield of 2.4% and paid 6.7 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.39%
Dividends per Share 12m 6.70
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 1.75%
Overall Dividend Rating 59.07%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.93%
Payout Ratio 63.1%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 98.71%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 23.9% (S&P 500: 16.1%)
Total Return 5y: 190.3% (S&P 500: 108.6%)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
WIT 28,913 M 4.61% 5.34%
IBM 268,492 M 2.39% 6.93%
INFY 70,665 M 3.08% 3.79%
DOX 9,055 M 2.50% 3.99%
CAP 24,414 M 2.78% 3.36%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
CAP 24,414 M 26.0% 71.5%
INFY 70,665 M 19.1% 72.7%
BAH 12,820 M 13.3% 88.3%
ACN 156,265 M 13.0% 98.9%
DOX 9,055 M 9.93% 99.2%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare IBM Dividends with its Peer-Group

ACN
Accenture
 2.53% Yield
NEDAP
NV Nederlandsche
 3.36% Yield
DOX
Amdocs
 2.50% Yield
BAH
Booz Allen
 2.24% Yield
HCKT
The Hackett
 2.45% Yield
INFY
Infosys
 3.08% Yield

IBM Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of October 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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 4.6% 1.34%
2021-08-09 2021-08-10 2021-09-10 Quarterly 1.5679 0% 1.1%
2021-05-07 2021-05-10 2021-06-10 Quarterly 1.5679 0.6% 1.07%
2021-02-09 2021-02-10 2021-03-10 Quarterly 1.5583 0% 1.28%
2020-11-09 2020-11-10 2020-12-10 Quarterly 1.5583 0% 1.32%
2020-08-07 2020-08-10 2020-09-10 Quarterly 1.5583 0% N/A
2020-05-07 2020-05-08 2020-06-10 Quarterly 1.5583 0.6% N/A
2020-02-07 2020-02-10 2020-03-10 Quarterly 1.5488 0% N/A
2019-11-07 2019-11-08 2019-12-10 Quarterly 1.5488 0% N/A
2019-08-08 2019-08-09 2019-09-10 Quarterly 1.5488 0% N/A
2019-05-09 2019-05-10 2019-06-10 Quarterly 1.5488 3.2% N/A
2019-02-07 2019-02-08 2019-03-09 Quarterly 1.501 0% N/A
2018-11-08 2018-11-09 2018-12-10 Quarterly 1.501 0% N/A
2018-08-09 2018-08-10 2018-09-10 Quarterly 1.501 0% N/A
2018-05-09 2018-05-10 2018-06-09 Quarterly 1.501 4.7% N/A
2018-02-08 2018-02-09 2018-03-10 Quarterly 1.434 0% N/A
2017-11-09 2017-11-10 2017-12-09 Quarterly 1.434 0% N/A
2017-08-08 2017-08-10 2017-09-09 Quarterly 1.434 0% N/A
2017-05-08 2017-05-10 2017-06-10 Quarterly 1.434 7.1% N/A
2017-02-08 2017-02-10 2017-03-10 Quarterly 1.3384 0% N/A
2016-11-08 2016-11-10 2016-12-10 Quarterly 1.3384 0% N/A
2016-08-08 2016-08-10 2016-09-10 Quarterly 1.3384 0% N/A
2016-05-06 2016-05-10 2016-06-10 Quarterly 1.3384 7.7% N/A
2016-02-08 2016-02-10 2016-03-10 Quarterly 1.2428 0% N/A
2015-11-06 2015-11-10 2015-12-10 Quarterly 1.2428 0% N/A
2015-08-06 2015-08-10 2015-09-10 Quarterly 1.2428 0% N/A
2015-05-06 2015-05-08 2015-06-10 Quarterly 1.2428 18.2% N/A
2015-02-06 2015-02-10 2015-03-10 Quarterly 1.0516 0% N/A
2014-11-06 2014-11-10 2014-12-10 Quarterly 1.0516 0% N/A
2014-08-06 2014-08-08 2014-09-10 Quarterly 1.0516 0% N/A
2014-05-07 2014-05-09 2014-06-10 Quarterly 1.0516 15.8% N/A
2014-02-06 2014-02-10 2014-03-10 Quarterly 0.9082 0% N/A
2013-11-06 2013-11-08 2013-12-10 Quarterly 0.9082 0% N/A
2013-08-07 2013-08-09 2013-09-10 Quarterly 0.9082 0% N/A
2013-05-08 2013-05-10 2013-06-10 Quarterly 0.9082 0% N/A

IBM Dividend FAQ

International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE: IBM) delivers integrated technology solutions across five global regions through four operating segments: Software, Consulting, Infrastructure, and Financing. The Software segment drives IBM’s hybrid-cloud and AI platform offerings, enabling customers to modernize applications, data, and environments; the Consulting segment blends strategy, experience design, technology, and operations expertise by industry; the Infrastructure segment supplies on-premises and cloud-based servers, storage, and lifecycle services for hybrid-cloud deployments; and the Financing segment provides leasing and loan solutions that help clients acquire IBM hardware, software, and services.

What is the Dividend Yield of IBM?

As of October 2025, IBM`s dividend yield is 2.39%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 6.70 USD by the current share price of 280.75.

Does IBM pay a dividend?

As of October 2025, IBM paid a dividend of 6.70 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-08-08 and the payout was 1.68 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 2025-08-08.

Will IBM pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.68 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-08-08. 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 1.75% 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 6.93%. If you bought IBM's shares at 96.70 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (6.70 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.93% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of IBM?

IBM Payout Consistency is 97.3%. 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 2.39% 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 63.1%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of IBM?

IBM`s Overall Dividend Rating is 59.07%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

IBM Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in IBM`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

International Business`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 1.04% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: 100.0%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has International Business ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2021-11-04 with a factor of 1046:1000. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.05.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 2,454,832,000
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 946,700,000 +0.46%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-09-19 20:34