International Business Machines Corporation Dividend Yield
Data as of June 01, 2026
Dividend Yield
2.27%
Annual Dividend
$6.76
Stock Price
$297.80
Market Cap
$279.90B
How It's Calculated
2.27% = $6.76 ÷ $297.80 × 100
What This Means
International Business Machines Corporation's dividend yield of 2.27% is in the typical range for established companies. It provides a modest income stream alongside potential capital appreciation.
About International Business Machines Corporation
International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) operates in the Technology sector, specifically in Information Technology Services. With a market capitalization of about $279.90B, it ranks as a mega-cap stock — one of the largest publicly traded companies.
Shares recently traded near $297.80, within a 52-week range of $212.34 to $324.90 (-8.3% from the high, +40.2% from the low). Beta of 0.58 indicates relatively lower volatility versus the market.
Trailing profit margin is about 15.6%, signaling a solid profit margin for its industry.
Understanding This Metric
Dividend yield measures annual cash distributions relative to share price. For International Business Machines Corporation, yield should be read alongside payout sustainability and free cash flow. In Technology, income investors often compare yield with peers, but a very high yield can sometimes signal payout stress rather than value.
Sector Comparison
Among Technology names on our S&P 100 coverage, International Business Machines Corporation's dividend yield of 2.27% can be compared with peers such as NVDA (0.47%), AAPL (0.35%), MSFT (0.81%). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Technology stocks.
Key Takeaways
- IBM is grouped in the Technology sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.58 suggests lower-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 15.6% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Payout per Share
$6.76
Sector
Technology
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does IBM pay a dividend?
Yes — International Business Machines Corporation currently shows an annual dividend rate of about $6.76 per share on this data snapshot.
How is dividend yield calculated for IBM?
Dividend yield = annual dividend per share ÷ stock price × 100. With price and dividend inputs here, IBM's yield is about 2.27%. Verify ex-dividend dates and payout changes on the issuer's investor relations site.
How does 2.27% compare to sector peers?
In Technology, peer yields such as ADP (3.07%), TXN (1.86%), QCOM (1.47%) help frame IBM's 2.27%. Very high yields can signal value or payout stress.
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