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IBM SG&A Expense History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest SG&A Expense
$20.1B
FY2025
5-year range
$18.6B / $20.1B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+2.2%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#2 of 307
Information Technology
What the data says
Among 307 Information Technology companies, IBM is in the bottom 1% for sg&a expense. SG&A Expense has increased for 3 consecutive years, from $18.6B in FY2022 to $20.1B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$20.1B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -0.4%. Ranks 2nd among 307 companies in Information Technology.
Increased from $19.0B to $20.1B over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
SG&A Expense over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +2.6%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -0.4%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+2791.8% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- IBM's sg&a expense has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- 5-year CAGR of -0.4%, indicating a declining trend.
- In FY2025, sg&a expense increased 2.2% year-over-year.
- Ranks #2 out of 307 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 | SG&A ExpenseValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $20.1B | +2.2% |
| FY2024 | $19.7B | +3.6% |
| FY2023 | $19.0B | +2.1% |
| FY2022 | $18.6B | -0.7% |
| FY2021 | $18.7B | -8.8% |
| FY2020 | $20.6B | +9.8% |
| FY2019 | $18.7B | -3.3% |
| FY2018 | $19.4B | -1.6% |
| FY2017 | $19.7B | -5.7% |
| FY2016 | $20.9B | +2.1% |
As of FY2025 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jun 30, 2026