Company / Profit Margin
IBM Profit Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Profit Margin
15.7%
FY2025
5-year range
2.7% / 15.7%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+63.4%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#62 of 295
Information Technology
What the data says
IBM's profit margin of 15.7% is higher than 79% of companies in the Information Technology sector (FY2025). Profit Margin has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 2.7% in FY2022 to 16.3% in FY2019.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
15.7% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +5.6%. Top quartile in the Information Technology sector.
Improved from 12.1% to 15.7% over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Profit Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +13.0pp
- 5-Year Change
- +5.6pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+105.6% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, profit margin increased 63.4% year-over-year.
- Currently 296.7pp above the Information Technology sector average.
- Peak profit margin was recorded in FY2019.
- Lowest profit margin in the period was in FY2022.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Strong return on equity: 28.3%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Profit MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 15.7% | +63.4% |
| FY2024 | 9.6% | -20.9% |
| FY2023 | 12.1% | +347.6% |
| FY2022 | 2.7% | -72.9% |
| FY2021 | 10.0% | -1.2% |
| FY2020 | 10.1% | -38.0% |
| FY2019 | 16.3% | +49.0% |
| FY2018 | 11.0% | +50.9% |
| FY2017 | 7.3% | -51.1% |
| FY2016 | 14.9% | -7.9% |
As of FY2025 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jun 30, 2026