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International Business Machines (IBM) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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$223.36 -0.56 (-0.25%)
(As of 12/20/2024 05:45 PM ET)

International Business Machines Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
2.99%
Annual Dividend
$6.68
Recent
Dividend Payment
Dec. 10
Dividend Increase
Track Record
29 Years
Annualized 3-Year
Dividend Growth
0.61%
Dividend Payout Ratio
97.23%

International Business Machines (IBM) pays an annual dividend of $6.68 per share, with a dividend yield of 2.99%. The next quarterly payment of $1.67 per share was paid on Tuesday, December 10, to investors who owned the stock before the ex-dividend date of Tuesday, November 12. IBM has grown its dividend for 29 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of 0.20%. The company currently pays out 97.23% of its earnings and 47.37% of its cash flow as dividends.

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IBM Dividend Payments by Quarter

The chart below displays up to four years of International Business Machines' dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.

IBM Dividend Yield Over Time

The chart below tracks International Business Machines' dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.

International Business Machines vs. The Competition

Compare International Business Machines' annual dividend, yield, and 3-year growth rate with averages for Computer and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.

TypeInternational Business MachinesComputer CompaniesNYSE Companies
Annual Dividend$6.68$0.03$1.39
Dividend Yield2.99%2.79%3.63%
Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth0.61%12.57%15.78%
Track Record29 years17 years24 years

International Business Machines Dividend Payout Ratio

Dividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.

TypePayout Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings97.23%
Based on This Year's Estimate66.01%
Based on Next Year's Estimate63.26%
Based on Cashflow47.37%

International Business Machines Dividend History by Quarter

AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
10/30/2024quarterly$1.67 - 3.2%11/12/202411/12/202412/10/2024
7/29/2024quarterly$1.67 - 3.49%8/9/20248/9/20249/10/2024
4/30/2024quarterly$1.67+$0.01
0.60%
4.02%5/9/20245/10/20246/10/2024
1/30/2024quarterly$1.66 - 3.55%2/8/20242/9/20243/9/2024
10/30/2023quarterly$1.66 - 4.66%11/9/202311/10/202312/9/2023
7/24/2023quarterly$1.66 - 4.76%8/9/20238/10/20239/9/2023
4/25/2023quarterly$1.66+$0.01
0.61%
5.3%5/9/20235/10/20236/10/2023
1/31/2023quarterly$1.65 - 4.9%2/9/20232/10/20233/10/2023

This table shows International Business Machines' quarterlydividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time.

International Business Machines Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions

The current dividend yield for International Business Machines is 2.99%. Learn more on IBM's dividend yield history.

The annual dividend for IBM shares is $6.68. Learn more on IBM's annual dividend history.

International Business Machines pays quarterly dividends to shareholders.

International Business Machines's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $1.67 per share was made to shareholders on Tuesday, December 10, 2024.

International Business Machines's most recent ex-dividend date was Tuesday, November 12, 2024.

Over the past three years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 0.61% per year.

International Business Machines has increased its dividend for the past 29 consecutive years.

The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.01 on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

The dividend payout ratio for IBM is:
  • 97.23% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 66.01% based on this year's estimates
  • 63.26% based on next year's estimates
  • 47.37% based on cash flow

International Business Machines' dividend yield of 3.03% is higher than the average Computer and Technology company that issues a dividend. The company's 29 consecutive years of dividend growth indicate that the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. International Business Machines' dividend payout ratio of 97.23% may not be sustainable. However, based on earnings estimates, IBM will have a more sustainable dividend payout ratio of 63.26% next year.

Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate International Business Machines stock as a Hold, forecasting limited upside or downside, with the stock seen as fairly valued at this time.


This page (NYSE:IBM) was last updated on 12/22/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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