IBM Dividend History & Analysis | 2.6% Yield

IBM has a dividend yield of 2.6% and paid 6.71 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.57%
Payout Ratio 69.5%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 0.61%
Consistency Lifetime 97.3%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.56%
Payout FCF 47.8%
Streak Years 56
Dividend Rating 61.03%

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.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 39.8%
Total Return 5y: 198.7%

Top Dividend Payers in IT Consulting & Other Services

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
WIT 28,808 M 3.95% 6.21%
INFY 76,138 M 2.93% 3.21%
SOP 3,455 M 2.45% 3.77%
DOX 9,214 M 2.45% 3.32%
HCKT 551 M 2.14% 3.66%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
WIT 28,808 M 80.0% 68.3%
SOP 3,455 M 23.5% 78.9%
WAVE 1,653 M 18.9% 89.3%
CAP 27,328 M 14.9% 71.4%
ACN 177,490 M 13.9% 99.0%

Quality Dividend Peers in IT Consulting & Other Services

CTSH
Cognizant Technology
 1.60% Yield
LDOS
Leidos Holdings
 1.02% Yield

IBM Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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%
2021-05-07 2021-05-10 2021-06-10 Quarterly 1.64 0.6% 1.12%
2021-02-09 2021-02-10 2021-03-10 Quarterly 1.63 0% 1.34%
2020-11-09 2020-11-10 2020-12-10 Quarterly 1.63 0% N/A
2020-08-07 2020-08-10 2020-09-10 Quarterly 1.63 0% N/A
2020-05-07 2020-05-08 2020-06-10 Quarterly 1.63 0.6% N/A
2020-02-07 2020-02-10 2020-03-10 Quarterly 1.62 0% N/A
2019-11-07 2019-11-08 2019-12-10 Quarterly 1.62 0% N/A
2019-08-08 2019-08-09 2019-09-10 Quarterly 1.62 0% N/A
2019-05-09 2019-05-10 2019-06-10 Quarterly 1.62 3.2% N/A
2019-02-07 2019-02-08 2019-03-09 Quarterly 1.57 0% N/A
2018-11-08 2018-11-09 2018-12-10 Quarterly 1.57 0% N/A
2018-08-09 2018-08-10 2018-09-10 Quarterly 1.57 0% N/A
2018-05-09 2018-05-10 2018-06-09 Quarterly 1.57 4.7% N/A
2018-02-08 2018-02-09 2018-03-10 Quarterly 1.5 0% N/A
2017-11-09 2017-11-10 2017-12-09 Quarterly 1.5 0% N/A
2017-08-08 2017-08-10 2017-09-09 Quarterly 1.5 0% N/A
2017-05-08 2017-05-10 2017-06-10 Quarterly 1.5 7.1% N/A
2017-02-08 2017-02-10 2017-03-10 Quarterly 1.4 0% N/A
2016-11-08 2016-11-10 2016-12-10 Quarterly 1.4 0% N/A
2016-08-08 2016-08-10 2016-09-10 Quarterly 1.4 0% N/A
2016-05-06 2016-05-10 2016-06-10 Quarterly 1.4 7.7% N/A
2016-02-08 2016-02-10 2016-03-10 Quarterly 1.3 0% N/A
2015-11-06 2015-11-10 2015-12-10 Quarterly 1.3 0% N/A
2015-08-06 2015-08-10 2015-09-10 Quarterly 1.3 0% N/A
2015-05-06 2015-05-08 2015-06-10 Quarterly 1.3 18.2% N/A
2015-02-06 2015-02-10 2015-03-10 Quarterly 1.1 0% N/A
2014-11-06 2014-11-10 2014-12-10 Quarterly 1.1 0% N/A
2014-08-06 2014-08-08 2014-09-10 Quarterly 1.1 0% N/A
2014-05-07 2014-05-09 2014-06-10 Quarterly 1.1 15.8% N/A
2014-02-06 2014-02-10 2014-03-10 Quarterly 0.95 0% N/A
2013-11-06 2013-11-08 2013-12-10 Quarterly 0.95 0% N/A
2013-08-07 2013-08-09 2013-09-10 Quarterly 0.95 0% N/A

IBM Dividend FAQ

International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) delivers integrated technology solutions across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific through four operating segments: Software, Consulting, Infrastructure, and Financing.

What is the Dividend Yield of IBM?

As of January 2026, IBM`s dividend yield is 2.57%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 6.71 USD by the current share price of 305.67.

Does IBM pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, IBM paid a dividend of 6.71 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-10 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 2025-11-10.

IBM dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for IBM for the next 4 payments are between 1.922 (+14.4%) and 1.974 (+17.5%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will IBM pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.68 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-10. 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 0.61% 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 6.56%. If you bought IBM's shares at 102.33 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (6.71 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.56% 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 2.57% 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 69.5%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of IBM?

IBM`s Overall Dividend Rating is 61.03%. 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?

International Business's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 1.16% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

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
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 948,900,000 +0.69%

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: 2026-01-15 02:38