Company / Dividends Paid
IBM Dividends Paid History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Dividends Paid
$6.3B
FY2025
5-year range
$5.9B / $6.3B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+1.8%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#5 of 76
Information Technology
What the data says
Among 76 Information Technology companies, IBM is in the top 7% for dividends paid. Dividends Paid has increased for 9 consecutive years, from $5.3B in FY2016 to $6.3B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$6.3B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +1.5%. Top quartile in the Information Technology sector.
Improved from $6.0B to $6.3B over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Dividends Paid over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +1.7%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +1.5%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 7% in Information TechnologyTop 7% of 76This company $6.3B Sector average $1.2B
▼
+421.2% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- IBM's dividends paid has grown for 9 consecutive years.
- 5-year CAGR of +1.5%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, dividends paid increased 1.8% year-over-year.
- Ranks #5 out of 76 companies in the Information Technology sector.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Strong return on equity: 28.3%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Dividends PaidValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $6.3B | +1.8% |
| FY2024 | $6.1B | +1.8% |
| FY2023 | $6.0B | +1.5% |
| FY2022 | $5.9B | +1.3% |
| FY2021 | $5.9B | +1.2% |
| FY2020 | $5.8B | +1.6% |
| FY2019 | $5.7B | +0.7% |
| FY2018 | $5.7B | +2.9% |
| FY2017 | $5.5B | +4.8% |
| FY2016 | $5.3B | +7.3% |
As of FY2025 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jun 30, 2026