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IBM Cash & Equivalents History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Cash & Equivalents
$13.6B
FY2025
5-year range
$6.7B / $13.9B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-2.6%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#5 of 306
Information Technology
What the data says
Among 306 Information Technology companies, IBM is in the top 2% for cash & equivalents. Cash & Equivalents has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $6.7B in FY2021 to $13.9B in FY2024.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$13.6B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +0.6%. Top quartile in the Information Technology sector.
Improved from $13.1B to $13.6B over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Cash & Equivalents over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +19.9%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +0.6%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+953.4% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +0.6%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, cash & equivalents decreased 2.6% year-over-year.
- Ranks #5 out of 306 companies in the Information Technology sector.
- Peak cash & equivalents was recorded in FY2024.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Strong return on equity: 28.3%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Cash & EquivalentsValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $13.6B | -2.6% |
| FY2024 | $13.9B | +6.7% |
| FY2023 | $13.1B | +65.7% |
| FY2022 | $7.9B | +18.6% |
| FY2021 | $6.7B | -49.6% |
| FY2020 | $13.2B | +61.4% |
| FY2019 | $8.2B | -28.2% |
| FY2018 | $11.4B | -5.0% |
| FY2017 | $12.0B | +53.0% |
| FY2016 | $7.8B | +1.8% |
As of FY2025 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jun 30, 2026