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Interest Paid
International Business Machines Interest Paid remained flat by 0.0% to $510.50M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 3.2%, from $494.50M to $510.50M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Interest Paid shows an upward trend with a 7.8% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionSupplemental
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 24, 2026
How to read this metric
Increasing interest payments relative to debt levels may signal rising interest rates or a higher cost of borrowing.
Detailed definition
The total cash outflow for interest payments on debt obligations during the period. This metric highlights the cash cost...
Peer comparison
Used to compare the cost of debt and interest coverage ratios against industry peers.
Metric ID:
interest_paidHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.51B | $1.40B | $1.67B | $1.98B | $2.04B |
| YoY Change | — | -7.3% | +19.1% | +18.6% | +3.2% |
Range$1.40B – $2.04B
CAGR+7.8%
Avg YoY Growth+8.4%
Median YoY Growth+10.9%
Current Streak3 years growth
Interest Paid at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is International Business Machines's interest paid?
- International Business Machines (IBM) reported interest paid of $510.50M in Q4 2025.
- How has International Business Machines's interest paid changed year-over-year?
- International Business Machines's interest paid increased by 3.2% year-over-year, from $494.50M to $510.50M.
- What is the long-term trend for International Business Machines's interest paid?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), International Business Machines's interest paid has grown at a 7.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.51B to $2.04B.
- What does interest paid mean?
- The total cash paid for interest on debt.