Company / Shares Outstanding
IBM Shares Outstanding History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Shares Outstanding
937.0M
FY2025
5-year range
898.1M / 937.0M
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+1.2%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#22 of 327
Information Technology
What the data says
Among 327 Information Technology companies, IBM is in the bottom 7% for shares outstanding. Shares Outstanding has increased for 6 consecutive years, from 887110455.00 in FY2019 to 936952129.00 in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
936952129.00 in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +1.0%. Top quartile in the Information Technology sector.
Increased from 915013646.00 to 936952129.00 over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Shares Outstanding over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +1.1%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +1.0%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+128.7% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- IBM's shares outstanding has grown for 6 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, shares outstanding increased 1.2% year-over-year.
- Ranks #22 out of 327 companies in the Information Technology sector.
- Peak shares outstanding was recorded in FY2016.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Strong return on equity: 28.3%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Shares OutstandingValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 937.0M | +1.2% |
| FY2024 | 926.3M | +1.2% |
| FY2023 | 915.0M | +1.0% |
| FY2022 | 906.1M | +0.9% |
| FY2021 | 898.1M | +0.6% |
| FY2020 | 892.7M | +0.6% |
| FY2019 | 887.1M | -0.6% |
| FY2018 | 892.5M | -3.2% |
| FY2017 | 922.2M | -2.5% |
| FY2016 | 945.9M | -2.1% |
As of FY2025 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jun 30, 2026