Current Assets

Accounts Receivable

International Business Machines Accounts Receivable decreased by 20.0% to $6.49B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 10.9%, from $5.86B to $6.49B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Accounts Receivable shows an upward trend with a 7.0% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 23, 2026

How to read this metric

Rapid growth relative to sales may indicate collection issues or aggressive revenue recognition; stability suggests efficient cash conversion.

Detailed definition

This represents the total amount owed to the company by customers for goods or services delivered, minus the allowance f...

Peer comparison

Standard metric for all companies with B2B or credit-based sales models.

Metric ID: accounts_receivable_net

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$6.83B$6.61B$6.75B$5.96B$5.87B$5.53B$6.54B$5.76B$5.67B$5.33B$7.21B$6.04B$5.77B$5.39B$6.80B$5.86B$5.97B$5.53B$8.11B$6.49B
QoQ Change-3.2%+2.2%-11.7%-1.6%-5.8%+18.4%-12.0%-1.5%-6.0%+35.3%-16.3%-4.5%-6.6%+26.2%-13.9%+2.0%-7.4%+46.6%-20.0%
YoY Change-14.1%-16.4%-3.2%-3.5%-3.3%-3.5%+10.3%+4.9%+1.7%+1.1%-5.7%-3.0%+3.6%+2.6%+19.2%+10.9%
Range$5.33B$8.11B
CAGR-1.1%
Avg YoY Growth+0.1%
Median YoY Growth-1.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is International Business Machines's accounts receivable?
International Business Machines (IBM) reported accounts receivable of $6.49B in Q1 2026.
How has International Business Machines's accounts receivable changed year-over-year?
International Business Machines's accounts receivable increased by 10.9% year-over-year, from $5.86B to $6.49B.
What is the long-term trend for International Business Machines's accounts receivable?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), International Business Machines's accounts receivable has grown at a 7.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $5.79B to $8.11B.
What does accounts receivable mean?
The net amount of money owed by customers after accounting for potential non-payments.