Company / Interest Expense
IBM Interest Expense History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Interest Expense
$1.9B
FY2025
5-year range
$1.2B / $1.9B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+13.0%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#2 of 90
Information Technology
What the data says
Among 90 Information Technology companies, IBM is in the bottom 2% for interest expense. Interest Expense has increased for 4 consecutive years, from $1.2B in FY2021 to $1.9B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$1.9B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +8.5%. Ranks 2nd among 90 companies in Information Technology.
Increased from $1.6B to $1.9B over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Interest Expense over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +16.7%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +8.5%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+1036.8% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- IBM's interest expense has grown for 4 consecutive years.
- 5-year CAGR of +8.5%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, interest expense increased 13.0% year-over-year.
- Ranks #2 out of 90 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 | Interest ExpenseValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1.9B | +13.0% |
| FY2024 | $1.7B | +6.5% |
| FY2023 | $1.6B | +32.2% |
| FY2022 | $1.2B | +5.3% |
| FY2021 | $1.2B | -10.3% |
| FY2020 | $1.3B | -4.2% |
| FY2019 | $1.3B | +85.9% |
| FY2018 | $723.0M | +17.6% |
| FY2017 | $615.0M | -2.4% |
| FY2016 | $630.0M | +34.6% |
As of FY2025 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jun 30, 2026