Company / Capital Returned to Shareholders per Share
IBM Capital Returned to Shareholders per Share History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Capital Returned to Shareholders per Share
$6.68
FY2025
5-year range
$6.54 / $6.68
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+0.6%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#31 of 237
Information Technology
What the data says
IBM's capital returned to shareholders per share of $6.68 is higher than 87% of companies in the Information Technology sector (FY2025). Capital Returned to Shareholders per Share has increased for 5 consecutive years, from $6.49 in FY2020 to $6.68 in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
6.68 in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +0.6%. Top quartile in the Information Technology sector.
Remained stable around $6.68 over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Capital Returned to Shareholders per Share over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +0.6%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +0.6%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
-98.6% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- IBM's capital returned to shareholders per share has grown for 5 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, capital returned to shareholders per share increased 0.6% year-over-year.
- Ranks #31 out of 237 companies in the Information Technology sector.
- Peak capital returned to shareholders per share was recorded 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 | Capital Returned to Shareholders per ShareValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $6.68 | +0.6% |
| FY2024 | $6.64 | +0.5% |
| FY2023 | $6.60 | +0.6% |
| FY2022 | $6.56 | +0.4% |
| FY2021 | $6.54 | +0.6% |
| FY2020 | $6.49 | -18.5% |
| FY2019 | $7.97 | -29.7% |
| FY2018 | $11.33 | +6.1% |
| FY2017 | $10.68 | +15.3% |
| FY2016 | $9.26 | -5.9% |
As of FY2025 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jun 30, 2026