Operating

Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital

International Business Machines Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital decreased by 670.5% to -$2.19B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 24.2%, from -$1.76B to -$2.19B. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2015
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 23, 2026

How to read this metric

A positive value indicates cash generation through efficient working capital management, while a negative value indicates cash tied up in operations.

Detailed definition

This metric aggregates changes in working capital components, such as accounts receivable, inventory, and accounts payab...

Peer comparison

Highly comparable across all sectors; a key indicator of operational efficiency and cash conversion cycle health.

Metric ID: operating_increase_decrease_in_operating_capital

Historical Data

11 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q1 '23Q3 '23Q1 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q1 '26
Value-$1.08B$1.52B$2.25B-$1.51B-$53.00M-$1.37B$759.00M-$1.76B$2.18B$383.00M-$2.19B
QoQ Change+241.4%+47.8%-167.1%+96.5%<-999%+155.6%-331.8%+223.9%-82.4%-670.5%
YoY Change-40.2%-102.4%+9.5%>999%-28.9%-49.5%-24.2%
Range-$2.19B$2.25B
CAGR+32.8%
Avg YoY Growth+185.2%
Median YoY Growth-28.9%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital at Other Companies

Frequently Asked Questions

What is International Business Machines's adjustment to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used in) operating activity, increase (decrease) in operating capital?
International Business Machines (IBM) reported adjustment to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used in) operating activity, increase (decrease) in operating capital of -$2.19B in Q1 2026.
How has International Business Machines's adjustment to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used in) operating activity, increase (decrease) in operating capital changed year-over-year?
International Business Machines's adjustment to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used in) operating activity, increase (decrease) in operating capital decreased by 24.2% year-over-year, from -$1.76B to -$2.19B.
What does adjustment to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used in) operating activity, increase (decrease) in operating capital mean?
The net cash impact of changes in day-to-day working capital items.