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Net Change in Cash
International Business Machines Net Change in Cash decreased by 550.4% to -$2.78B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 7.4%, from -$3.00B to -$2.78B. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOther
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 23, 2026
How to read this metric
A positive change indicates net cash generation, while a negative change indicates cash consumption for the period.
Detailed definition
The total net increase or decrease in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash during the reporting period. It is the...
Peer comparison
A fundamental liquidity metric used to compare cash management efficiency across all public companies.
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net_change_in_cashHistorical Data
15 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$3.11B | $0.00 | -$850.00M | $3.26B | $721.00M | $14.00M | $1.55B | $0.00 | -$2.15B | $5.81B | $1.68B | $946.00M | -$3.00B | -$427.00M | -$2.78B |
| QoQ Change | — | +100.0% | — | +483.9% | -77.9% | -98.1% | >999% | -100.0% | — | +370.5% | -71.2% | -43.6% | -417.0% | +85.8% | -550.4% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | — | +101.6% | -52.6% | — | -398.1% | >999% | +8.3% | -83.7% | -278.9% | — | +7.4% |
Range-$3.11B – $5.81B
CAGR-3.2%
Avg YoY Growth>999%
Median YoY Growth-22.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is International Business Machines's net change in cash?
- International Business Machines (IBM) reported net change in cash of -$2.78B in Q1 2026.
- How has International Business Machines's net change in cash changed year-over-year?
- International Business Machines's net change in cash increased by 7.4% year-over-year, from -$3.00B to -$2.78B.
- What does net change in cash mean?
- The total change in the company's cash position over the period.