Is International Business Machines Corporation a good dividend stock?

International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 2.32%. Review its dividend history, payout consistency and growth to judge whether it fits your income strategy.

What is IBM's dividend yield?

The dividend yield for IBM stock is currently 2.32%.

How much does IBM pay in dividends per year?

International Business Machines Corporation pays an annual dividend of $6.7300 per share over the trailing twelve months.

How often does IBM pay dividends?

IBM stock pays dividends quarterly.

Is IBM's dividend growing?

International Business Machines Corporation's 3-year dividend CAGR is 0.6%.

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International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 2.32% as of Jul 13, 2026. It pays $6.73 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes quarterly. Its dividend has grown at a 1.51% 5-year compound annual rate.

272.78B

Market cap

24.43x

Current P/E

23.20x

Forward P/E

2.32%

Dividend yield

$6.73

IBM dividend

Dividend safety

Strong

Dividend coverage looks healthy — IBM pays out about 57% of earnings.

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Fundamentals

Gross margin	58.81%
Operating margin	17.29%
Pretax margin	15.29%
Net margin	15.69%
Effective tax rate	-2.34%
ROA	6.97%
ROE	36.86%
D/E	2.06x
Interest coverage ratio	6.03x

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IBM valuation

P/E	24.43x
P/S	3.28x
P/B	6.78x
P/CF	16.78x
P/FCF	18.05x
P/OCF	16.78x
PEG	0.63x
EV multiple	9.73x

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Information Technology Services

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International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) delivers comprehensive technology solutions and services across the globe. The company's operations are structured into four primary segments: Software, Consulting, Infrastructure, and Financing. The Software division provides hybrid cloud platforms and a range of software offerings, including Red Hat's enterprise open-source solutions.