International Business Machines Corp.
- IBM ยท NYSE
- Computer & office Equipment
- Armonk, NY
- CIK 0000051143
Updated from SEC filings through
Top things to know
Executives
- Arvind Krishna IBM chairman, president and chief executive officer 8-K, 2026-10-21
- James Kavanaugh IBM senior vice president and chief financial officer 8-K, 2026-10-21
- James J. Kavanaugh Sr. VP and CFO 4, 2026-02-27
- Robert David Thomas Senior Vice President 4, 2026-08-28
- Anne Robinson Senior Vice President 4, 2026-07-02
- Nickle Jaclyn Lamoreaux Senior Vice President 4, 2026-02-27
What leadership is saying
“Disciplined execution throughout the quarter drove accelerated revenue growth and strong free cash flow. Our clients are now deploying Super Intelligence in ways that transform entire operating models, instead of simply addressing narrow or novel problems. IBM's technology and expertise are helping organizations drive growth and serve customers with greater speed, precision and efficiency than ever before”
Earnings press release (8-K Ex. 99.1), filed October 21, 2026
International Business Machines Corp is a U.S. public company in computer & office equipment (SIC 3570), headquartered in Armonk, NY. It trades as IBM on NYSE. Revenue was $67.5B in the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, +7.6% from the year before. Arvind Krishna is IBM chairman, president and chief executive officer.
Five-year financials
| Metric | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $67.5B 10-K, 2026-02-24 | $62.8B 10-K, 2026-02-24 | $61.9B 10-K, 2026-02-24 | $60.5B 10-K, 2025-02-25 | $57.4B 10-K, 2024-02-26 |
| Operating income | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file |
| SG&A | $20.1B 10-K, 2026-02-24 | $19.7B 10-K, 2026-02-24 | $19.0B 10-K, 2026-02-24 | $18.6B 10-K, 2025-02-25 | $18.7B 10-K, 2024-02-26 |
| Net income | $10.6B 10-K, 2026-02-24 | $6.0B 10-K, 2026-02-24 | $7.5B 10-K, 2026-02-24 | $1.6B 10-K, 2025-02-25 | $5.7B 10-K, 2024-02-26 |
Annual figures from XBRL in each company's own filings. Click a figure to open the filing. SG&A marked derived is general and administrative plus selling and marketing.
Leadership and board
| Name | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Arvind Krishna | IBM chairman, president and chief executive officer | 8-K, 2026-10-21 |
| James Kavanaugh | IBM senior vice president and chief financial officer | 8-K, 2026-10-21 |
| James J. Kavanaugh | Sr. VP and CFO | 4, 2026-02-27 |
| Robert David Thomas | Senior Vice President | 4, 2026-08-28 |
| Anne Robinson | Senior Vice President | 4, 2026-07-02 |
| Jane P. Edwards Vice President, Assistant General Counsel & Corporate Secretary | Named in proxy bio: Vice President and Secretary | DEF 14A, 2026-03-10 |
| Nickle Jaclyn Lamoreaux | Senior Vice President | 4, 2026-02-27 |
| Nickle J. LaMoreaux Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at IBM | Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer | 10-K, 2026-02-24 |
| Robert D. Thomas | Senior Vice President, Software and Chief Commercial Officer | 10-K, 2026-02-24 |
| Nicolas A. Fehring | VP, Controller | 4, 2026-06-04 |
| Gary D. Cohn | Vice Chairman | 4, 2026-02-27 |
What International Business Machines Corp does
International Business Machines Corporation (IBM or the company) was incorporated in the State of New York on June 16, 1911, as the Computing-Tabulating-Recording Co. (C-T-R), a consolidation of the Computing Scale Co. of America, the Tabulating Machine Co. and The International Time Recording Co. of New York. Since that time, IBM has focused on the intersection of business insight and technological innovation, and its operations and aims have been international in nature. This was signaled over 100 years ago, in 1924, when C-T-R changed its name to International Business Machines Corporation.
Item 1. Business, 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2025
Shares and governance
| Shares outstanding | 945.1 million (as of September 30, 2026) | 10-Q, October 22, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Public float | $275B (as of June 30, 2025) | 10-K, February 24, 2026 |
| Reportable segments | 5 (period ending December 31, 2018) | 10-K, February 26, 2019 |
| Latest proxy statement | Meeting March 9, 2026 (filed March 10, 2026) | DEF 14A, March 10, 2026 |
| Auditor | PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (New York, New York) | Latest 10-K |
Insider trades
Open-market buys and sales by officers and directors, from Forms 4 and 5. One row per filing.
| Date | Insider | Trade | Shares | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 26, 2026 | Robert David Thomas Senior Vice President | Sale | 25,000 | $5.8M | Form 4, August 28, 2026 |
| February 25, 2026 | Michael Miebach Director | Buy | 434 | $101K | Form 4, February 25, 2026 |
| February 25, 2026 | Michelle J. Howard Director | Buy | 50 | $12K | Form 4, February 25, 2026 |
| January 30, 2026 | David N. Farr Director | Buy | 1,000 | $304K | Form 4, January 30, 2026 |
Recent 8-K events
- 8-K filed 2026-10-21
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-10-01
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- Item 5.03 Amendments to articles or bylaws; change in fiscal year
- 8-K filed 2026-08-14
- 8-K filed 2026-07-22
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-07-14
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-06-23
- Item 1.01 Entry into a material definitive agreement
- Item 2.03 Creation of a direct financial obligation
- 8-K filed 2026-05-28
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-05-01
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- Item 5.03 Amendments to articles or bylaws; change in fiscal year
- Item 5.07 Submission of matters to a vote of security holders
- 8-K filed 2026-04-22
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-03-03
- Item 5.03 Amendments to articles or bylaws; change in fiscal year
Frequently asked questions about International Business Machines Corp
- What does International Business Machines Corp do?
- In its own words, from Item 1 of its 10-K: "International Business Machines Corporation (IBM or the company) was incorporated in the State of New York on June 16, 1911, as the Computing-Tabulating-Recording Co. (C-T-R), a consolidation of the Computing Scale Co. of America, the Tabulating Machine Co. and The International Time Recording Co. of New York. Since that time, IBM has focused on the intersection of business insight and technological innovation, and its operations and aims have been international in nature. This was signaled over 100 years ago, in 1924, when C-T-R changed its name to International Business Machines Corporation."
- What is International Business Machines Corp's revenue?
- $67.5B for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, from its 10-K filed February 24, 2026.
- Is International Business Machines Corp profitable?
- International Business Machines Corp reported net income of $10.6B for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.
- Who is the CEO of International Business Machines Corp?
- Arvind Krishna, IBM chairman, president and chief executive officer, as named in a 8-K filed October 21, 2026.
- Who is the CFO of International Business Machines Corp?
- James Kavanaugh, IBM senior vice president and chief financial officer, as named in a 8-K filed October 21, 2026.
- Where is International Business Machines Corp headquartered?
- Armonk, NY.
- What is International Business Machines Corp's stock ticker?
- IBM on NYSE.
- What industry is International Business Machines Corp in?
- Computer & office Equipment, SIC code 3570.
- What is International Business Machines Corp's website?
- ibm.com. Investor relations: https://www.ibm.com/us-en.
- When does International Business Machines Corp report earnings next?
- January 20, 2027. Source: estimate_8k_pattern.
- Is International Business Machines Corp a public company?
- Yes. International Business Machines Corp files with the SEC under CIK 0000051143 and trades as IBM.
- Who audits International Business Machines Corp?
- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, New York, New York, as named in its latest annual report (10-K).
- How many shares of International Business Machines Corp are outstanding?
- 945.1 million shares as of September 30, 2026, from its 10-Q filed October 22, 2026.
- What is International Business Machines Corp's public float?
- $275B as of June 30, 2025, as reported on the cover of its 10-K filed February 24, 2026.
- How many business segments does International Business Machines Corp report?
- 5 reportable segments for the period ending December 31, 2018, from its 10-K filed February 26, 2019.
- When is International Business Machines Corp's annual shareholder meeting?
- March 9, 2026, per its proxy statement (DEF 14A) filed March 10, 2026.
- Have International Business Machines Corp insiders traded stock recently?
- Since January 30, 2026, officers and directors reported 1 open-market sale worth about $5.8M and 3 purchases worth about $417K on Forms 4 and 5. The most recent: Robert David Thomas (Senior Vice President) sold 25,000 shares on August 26, 2026.