Current Liabilities
Accrued Environmental Liabilities
International Business Machines Accrued Environmental Liabilities increased by 1.2% to $250.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Accrued Environmental Liabilities shows relatively stable performance with a -2.7% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2022
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 24, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase may signal new regulatory requirements or identified contamination, while a decrease suggests successful remediation.
Detailed definition
This represents the estimated costs for environmental remediation, cleanup, and compliance activities related to past op...
Peer comparison
Standard for manufacturing and industrial companies with legacy site remediation responsibilities.
Metric ID:
accrued_environmental_liabilitiesHistorical Data
4 periods
| Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $271.00M | $244.00M | $247.00M | $250.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -10.0% | +1.2% | +1.2% |
| YoY Change | — | -10.0% | +1.2% | +1.2% |
Range$244.00M – $271.00M
Avg YoY Growth-2.5%
Median YoY Growth+1.2%
Current Streak2 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is International Business Machines's accrued environmental liabilities?
- International Business Machines (IBM) reported accrued environmental liabilities of $250.00M in Q4 2025.
- What is the long-term trend for International Business Machines's accrued environmental liabilities?
- Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), International Business Machines's accrued environmental liabilities has grown at a -2.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $271.00M to $250.00M.
- What does accrued environmental liabilities mean?
- Estimated costs for environmental cleanup and compliance.