Trending Now - Ibm's Q1 Revenue Surges 9% to $15.92B, Guidance Steady

WHO:

IBM Newsroom - Arvind Krishna, IBM chairman, president, and chief executive officer.

IBM Newsroom - James Kavanaugh, IBM senior vice president and chief financial officer.

WHAT:

IBM Newsroom - IBM's revenue for the first quarter of 2026 was reported at $15.9 billion, up 6% at constant currency.

IBM Newsroom - IBM's gross profit margin on a GAAP basis was reported at 56.2%, up 100 basis points year-over-year.

IBM Newsroom - IBM's pre-tax income margin on a GAAP basis was reported at 8.7%, up 80 basis points year-over-year.

IBM Newsroom - IBM's diluted earnings per share for continuing operations was reported at $1.28, compared to $1.12 in the same quarter of 2025.

IBM Newsroom - IBM's total liabilities at the end of the first quarter of 2026 were reported at $123.174 billion, an increase from $119.139 billion at the end of 2025.

IBM Newsroom - IBM's total assets at the end of the first quarter of 2026 were reported at $156.229 billion, an increase from $151.880 billion at the end of 2025.

IBM Newsroom - IBM's cash flow for the first quarter of 2026 was $5.2 billion, with free cash flow of $2.2 billion, both up year-over-year.

IBM Newsroom - The board declared a quarterly cash dividend increase to $1.69 per common share, payable on June 10th, 2026.

IBM Newsroom - IBM's software revenue for the first quarter of 2026 was reported at $7.1 billion, an increase of 11% year-over-year, and up 8% at constant currency.

IBM Newsroom - IBM's consulting revenue for the first quarter of 2026 was reported at $5.3 billion, an increase of 4% year-over-year, and up 1% at constant currency.

IBM Newsroom - IBM's infrastructure revenue for the first quarter of 2026 was reported at $3.3 billion, an increase of 15% year-over-year, and up 12% at constant currency.

IBM Newsroom - IBM's net cash from operating activities for the first quarter of 2026 was $5.2 billion, with free cash flow of $2.2 billion, both up year-over-year.

IBM Newsroom - IBM's total assets at the end of the first quarter of 2026 were reported at $156.229 billion, an increase from $151.880 billion at the end of 2025.

IBM Newsroom - IBM's total liabilities at the end of the first quarter of 2026 were reported at $123.174 billion, an increase from $119.139 billion at the end of 2025.

CNBC - IBM shares slipped 6% in extended trading on April 22nd, 2026, after the earnings report was released.

IBM Newsroom - IBM's gross profit margin on a non-GAAP basis was reported at 57.7%, up 110 basis points year-over-year.

IBM Newsroom - IBM's pre-tax income margin on a GAAP basis was reported at 8.7%, up 80 basis points year-over-year.

IBM Newsroom - IBM's diluted earnings per share for continuing operations was reported at $1.28, compared to $1.12 in the same quarter of 2025.

IBM Newsroom - The company returned $1.6 billion to shareholders in dividends during the first quarter of 2026.

IBM Newsroom - IBM's total assets at the end of the first quarter of 2026 were reported at $156.229 billion, an increase from $151.880 billion at the end of 2025.

IBM Newsroom - IBM's total liabilities at the end of the first quarter of 2026 were reported at $123.174 billion, an increase from $119.139 billion at the end of 2025.

Techmeme - IBM reported Q1 2026 revenue of $15.92 billion, a 9% increase year-over-year, exceeding the estimated $15.62 billion.

IBM Newsroom - Software revenue increased by 11% to $7.05 billion.

IBM Newsroom - Consulting revenue rose by 4% to $5.27 billion.

IBM Newsroom - Infrastructure revenue grew by 15% to $3.33 billion.

IBM Newsroom - IBM's gross profit margin was 56.2%, up 100 basis points year-over-year.

IBM Newsroom - IBM's net cash from operating activities for Q1 2026 was $5.2 billion, with free cash flow of $2.2 billion.

IBM Newsroom - The board declared a quarterly cash dividend increase to $1.69 per common share, payable on June 10th, 2026.

WHERE:

IBM Newsroom - Armonk, New York.

WHEN:

IBM Newsroom - The earnings results were announced on April 22nd, 2026.

IBM Newsroom - The dividend is payable on June 10th, 2026, to stockholders of record as of May 8th, 2026.

IBM Newsroom - The earnings results were announced on April 22nd, 2026.

IBM Newsroom - The dividend is payable on June 10th, 2026, to stockholders of record as of May 8th, 2026.

WHY:

IBM Newsroom - The revenue growth reflects the integrated value of IBM's portfolio and the trust clients place in the company to improve operations, particularly through AI solutions.

HOW:

IBM Newsroom - IBM's revenue growth was driven by broad-based increases across its segments, with AI acting as a tailwind for the business.

(UPDATED April 24, 2026 04:08 UTC)

IBM reported a revenue of $15.9 billion for the first quarter of 2026, marking a 6% increase at constant currency. The company's gross profit margin improved to 56.2%, while diluted earnings per share for continuing operations rose to $1.28, up from $1.12 in the same quarter of 2025. Additionally, IBM's board declared a quarterly cash dividend increase to $1.69 per common share, which will be payable June 10th.

(UPDATED April 23, 2026 21:16 UTC)

IBM announced its first quarter earnings on Wednesday, reporting software revenue of $7.1 billion, which marks an 11% increase year-over-year, while consulting revenue reached $5.3 billion, up 4% from the previous year. The company's infrastructure revenue saw a significant boost to $3.3 billion, reflecting a 15% year-over-year increase, and net cash from operating activities was reported at $5.2 billion, with free cash flow of $2.2 billion, both up compared to last year. Additionally, IBM's total assets rose to $156.229 billion, while total liabilities increased to $123.174 billion, and the dividend is set to be payable June 10th, to stockholders of record as of May 8th.

(UPDATED April 23, 2026 11:21 UTC)

IBM shares fell 6% in extended trading on Wednesday after the company released its earnings report. The report highlighted a gross profit margin of 57.7% on a non-GAAP basis, an increase of 110 basis points year-over-year, and a diluted earnings per share for continuing operations of $1.28, up from $1.12 in the same quarter of 2025. Additionally, IBM returned $1.6 billion to shareholders in dividends during the first quarter of 2026, while total assets rose to $156.229 billion, and total liabilities increased to $123.174 billion.

(UPDATED April 23, 2026 09:23 UTC)

IBM announced its Q1 2026 earnings on Wednesday, revealing a revenue of $15.92 billion, which is a 9% increase from the previous year and surpasses expectations. The company's software revenue rose by 11% to $7.05 billion, while consulting revenue increased by 4% to $5.27 billion, and infrastructure revenue saw a significant growth of 15% to $3.33 billion. Additionally, IBM's board declared a quarterly cash dividend increase to $1.69 per common share, which will be payable June 10th, to stockholders of record as of May 8th.