IBM
International Business Machines
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
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Last dividend date: May 8, 2026
Dividend yield: 2.51%
Payout ratio: 58.4%
International Business Machines's last cash dividend of $1.69 per share was issued to shareholders on record before May 8, 2026. The dividend payment stands at $6.73 per share annually, which equates to a dividend yield of 2.47%. The latest IBM dividend of $1.69 is an increase from the previous $1.68 payout, representing a growth of 0.6%.
IBM dividend stats
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International Business Machines Dividend yield
International Business Machines's dividend yield of 2.47% is above the Technology sector and its peers average but below the industry average. Compared to its Technology sector average of 1.37%, International Business Machines's dividend yield is 80% higher. Historically IBM's dividend yield has averaged at 4.0% in the last 5 years, which is above the current yield.
IBM Dividend history
International Business Machines has been paying dividends for the last 35 years. According to our records IBM has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share marks an increase of 0.6% for the last twelve months. And with the stock price down by 1.8% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks an increase of 2.4%.
International Business Machines Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | $1.69 | 2.93% |
| Feb 10, 2026 | $1.68 | 2.3% |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $1.68 | 2.17% |
| Aug 8, 2025 | $1.68 | 2.77% |
| May 9, 2025 | $1.68 | 2.68% |
| Feb 10, 2025 | $1.67 | 2.68% |
| Nov 12, 2024 | $1.67 | 3.16% |
| Aug 9, 2024 | $1.67 | 3.48% |
| May 9, 2024 | $1.67 | 4% |
| Feb 8, 2024 | $1.66 | 3.6% |
| Nov 9, 2023 | $1.66 | 4.52% |
| Aug 9, 2023 | $1.66 | 4.65% |
| May 9, 2023 | $1.66 | 5.46% |
| Feb 9, 2023 | $1.65 | 4.93% |
| Nov 9, 2022 | $1.65 | 4.8% |
| Aug 9, 2022 | $1.65 | 5.08% |
| May 9, 2022 | $1.65 | 4.89% |
| Feb 10, 2022 | $1.64 | 4.91% |
| Nov 9, 2021 | $1.64 | 5.42% |
| Aug 9, 2021 | $1.64 | 4.63% |
| May 7, 2021 | $1.64 | 4.49% |
| Feb 9, 2021 | $1.63 | 5.34% |
| Nov 9, 2020 | $1.63 | 5.63% |
| Aug 7, 2020 | $1.63 | 5.2% |
| May 7, 2020 | $1.63 | 5.35% |
| Feb 7, 2020 | $1.62 | 4.22% |
| Nov 7, 2019 | $1.62 | 4.67% |
| Aug 8, 2019 | $1.62 | 4.55% |
| May 9, 2019 | $1.62 | 4.68% |
| Feb 7, 2019 | $1.57 | 4.72% |
| Nov 8, 2018 | $1.57 | 5.03% |
| Aug 9, 2018 | $1.57 | 4.24% |
| May 9, 2018 | $1.57 | 4.26% |
| Feb 8, 2018 | $1.5 | 4.07% |
| Nov 9, 2017 | $1.5 | 3.93% |
| Aug 8, 2017 | $1.5 | 4.08% |
| May 8, 2017 | $1.5 | 3.72% |
| Feb 8, 2017 | $1.4 | 3.18% |
| Nov 8, 2016 | $1.4 | 3.54% |
| Aug 8, 2016 | $1.4 | 3.33% |
| May 6, 2016 | $1.4 | 3.6% |
| Feb 8, 2016 | $1.3 | 4.1% |
| Nov 6, 2015 | $1.3 | 3.62% |
| Aug 6, 2015 | $1.3 | 3.07% |
| May 6, 2015 | $1.3 | 2.71% |
| Feb 6, 2015 | $1.1 | 2.81% |
International Business Machines dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
International Business Machines's payout ratio of 58.4% is above the Technology sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with its Technology sector average of 33.9%, International Business Machines's payout ratio is 72% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
IBM dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| HPQ Hp Inc | 4.79% | $1.19 | 43.6% |
| ACN Accenture plc | 3.84% | $6.37 | 51.7% |
| IBM International Business Machines Corp | 2.51% | $6.73 | 58.4% |
| CSCO Cisco Systems Inc | 1.36% | $1.65 | 54.8% |
| ORCL Oracle Corp | 1.04% | $2 | 35.1% |
| MSFT Microsoft Corp | 0.89% | $3.56 | 21.1% |
| AAPL Apple Inc | 0.35% | $1.05 | 12.7% |
| GOOGL Alphabet Inc | 0.23% | $0.85 | 6.4% |
| INTC Intel Corp | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Frequently asked questions
Does International Business Machines pay a dividend?
Yes, International Business Machines has paid four dividends in the last twelve months. IBM has been paying dividends since 1991.
When was IBM's last dividend?
International Business Machines's last dividend ex-date was on May 8, 2026. The dividend amount was $1.69 per share.
How much dividend does International Business Machines pay (per share)?
IBM has paid dividend of $6.73 per share in the last year.
What is International Business Machines's dividend yield?
International Business Machines's current dividend yield is 2.47%.
How often does International Business Machines pay dividends?
International Business Machines pays dividends quarterly.
What is International Business Machines's dividend payout ratio?
International Business Machines's dividend payout ratio is 58.4%.
Does International Business Machines pay a good dividend?
International Business Machines's dividend yield is above the Technology sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.