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International Business Machines (IBM) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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$229.01 -0.47 (-0.21%)
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International Business Machines Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
2.93%
Annual Dividend
$6.72
Next
Dividend Payment
Jun. 10
Dividend Increase
Track Record
30 Years
Annualized 5-Year
Dividend Growth
0.61%
Dividend Payout Ratio
59.42%

International Business Machines (IBM) pays an annual dividend of $6.72 per share, with a dividend yield of 2.93%. The next quarterly payment of $1.69 per share is scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, to investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Friday, May 8. IBM has grown its dividend for 30 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of 0.61% in the past 5 years. The company currently pays out 59.42% of its earnings and 39.32% of its cash flow as dividends.

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IBM Dividend Payments by Quarter

The chart below displays up to four years of International Business Machines' dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.

IBM Dividend Yield Over Time

The chart below tracks International Business Machines' dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.

International Business Machines vs. The Competition

Compare International Business Machines' annual dividend and yield with averages for Computer and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.

TypeInternational Business MachinesComputer CompaniesNYSE Companies
Annual Dividend$6.76$0.04$1.62
Dividend Yield2.95%3.16%4.03%
Track Record30 years9 years11 years

International Business Machines Dividend Payout Ratio

Dividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.

TypePayout Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings59.77%
Based on This Year's Estimate54.60%
Based on Next Year's Estimate50.60%
Based on Cashflow40.00%

International Business Machines Dividend History by Quarter

AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
4/22/2026quarterly$1.69+$0.01
0.60%
2.69%5/8/20265/8/20266/10/2026
1/28/2026quarterly$1.68 - 2.3%2/10/20262/10/20263/10/2026
10/22/2025quarterly$1.68 - 2.17%11/10/202511/10/202512/10/2025
7/23/2025quarterly$1.68 - 2.78%8/8/20258/8/20259/10/2025
4/29/2025quarterly$1.68+$0.01
0.60%
2.82%5/9/20256/10/2025
1/28/2025quarterly$1.67 - 2.92%2/10/20252/10/20253/10/2025
10/30/2024quarterly$1.67 - 3.2%11/12/202411/12/202412/10/2024
7/29/2024quarterly$1.67 - 3.49%8/9/20248/9/20249/10/2024

This table shows International Business Machines' quarterly dividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time.

International Business Machines Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions

The current dividend yield for International Business Machines is 2.95%. Learn more on IBM's dividend yield history.

The annual dividend for IBM shares is $6.76. Learn more on IBM's annual dividend history.

International Business Machines pays quarterly dividends to shareholders.

International Business Machines' next quarterly dividend payment of $1.69 per share will be made to shareholders on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.

International Business Machines' most recent quarterly dividend payment of $1.68 per share was made to shareholders on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

International Business Machines' next ex-dividend date is Friday, May 8, 2026.

International Business Machines' most recent ex-dividend date was Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

Over the past five years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 0.61% per year.

International Business Machines has increased its dividend for the past 30 consecutive years.

The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.01 on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.

The dividend payout ratio for IBM is:
  • 59.77% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 54.60% based on this year's estimates
  • 50.60% based on next year's estimates
  • 40.00% based on cash flow

International Business Machines' dividend yield of 2.91% is lower than the average Computer and Technology company that issues a dividend. The company's 30 consecutive years of dividend growth indicate that the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. International Business Machines' dividend payout ratio of 59.77% is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75% of its earnings.

Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate International Business Machines stock as a Moderate Buy, forecasting growth opportunities and potential value appreciation.


This page (NYSE:IBM) was last updated on 5/5/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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