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IBM Dividend History & Analysis | 100% Free Data

IBM's dividend history, current yield (2.6%), dividend growth rate (1.4%), complete payout history and peer comparison (IT Consulting & Other Services).

Yield 12m 2.61%
Dividends per Share 12m 6.69
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 1.39%
Overall Dividend Rating 63.33%
Yield on Cost 5y 7.34%
Payout Ratio 65.3%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 97.3%
Total Return 12m: 70.24%
Total Return 5y: 217.34%
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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.

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
IBM 263,215 M 2.61% 7.34%
INFY 78,925 M 2.58% 6.19%
DOX 10,227 M 2.80% 4.54%
WIT 31,792 M 2.24% 4.42%
CAP 29,921 M 2.28% 3.63%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
GIB 24,368 M 41.1% 100%
CAP 29,921 M 20.3% 71.5%
GIB-A 24,104 M 41.4% 100%
INFY 78,925 M 15.0% 63.7%
BAH 12,656 M 10.5% 88.4%

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

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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% 1.26%
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 11.8% N/A
2013-02-06 2013-02-08 2013-03-09 Quarterly 0.8126 0% N/A

IBM Dividend FAQ

Does IBM pay a dividend?

Yes, as of June 2025, IBM paid a dividend of 6.69 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-05-09 and the payout was 1.68 USD.

What is the Dividend Yield of IBM?

As of June 2025, IBM`s dividend yield is 2.61%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 6.69 USD by the current share price of 289.18.

How often does IBM pay dividends?

IBM pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), IBM has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for IBM?

The next ex-dividend date for International Business (IBM) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of IBM?

IBM's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 1.39% 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 7.34%. If you bought IBM's shares at 91.13 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (6.69 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 7.34% 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 2.61% 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 65.3%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of IBM?

IBM`s Overall Dividend Rating is 63.33%. 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 0.89% annually over the past 5 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 945,400,000 +0.32%

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 per year (typically quarterly).
  • 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.