Company / R&D per Share
IBM R&D per Share History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest R&D per Share
$8.88
FY2025
5-year range
$7.22 / $8.88
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+9.9%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#15 of 259
Information Technology
What the data says
Among 259 Information Technology companies, IBM is in the top 6% for r&d per share. R&D per Share has increased for 7 consecutive years, from $6.03 in FY2018 to $8.88 in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
8.88 in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +4.8%. Top quartile in the Information Technology sector.
Improved from $7.40 to $8.88 over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
R&D per Share over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +7.0%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +4.8%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 6% in Information TechnologyTop 6% of 259This company $8.88 Sector average $6395.95
▼
-99.9% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- IBM's r&d per share has grown for 7 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, r&d per share increased 9.9% year-over-year.
- Ranks #15 out of 259 companies in the Information Technology sector.
- Lowest r&d per share in the period was in FY2018.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Strong return on equity: 28.3%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | R&D per ShareValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $8.88 | +9.9% |
| FY2024 | $8.07 | +9.0% |
| FY2023 | $7.40 | +2.2% |
| FY2022 | $7.25 | +0.3% |
| FY2021 | $7.22 | +3.0% |
| FY2020 | $7.02 | +5.3% |
| FY2019 | $6.66 | +10.5% |
| FY2018 | $6.03 | -0.6% |
| FY2017 | $6.06 | +0.1% |
| FY2016 | $6.05 | +11.4% |
As of FY2025 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jun 30, 2026