What is International Business Machines's deferred tax assets, goodwill and intangible assets?

International Business Machines (IBM) reported deferred tax assets, goodwill and intangible assets of $3.34B in Q4 2025.

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Deferred Tax Assets, Goodwill and Intangible Assets

International Business Machines Deferred Tax Assets, Goodwill and Intangible Assets increased by 34.6% to $3.34B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Deferred Tax Assets, Goodwill and Intangible Assets shows an upward trend with a 5.1% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement

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CategoryCapital Allocation

SignalHigher is better

VolatilityModerate

First reportedQ4 2022

Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 24, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase often follows large acquisitions, signaling potential future tax shields, while a decrease suggests the realization or impairment of these assets.

Detailed definition

This represents the deferred tax asset created when the tax basis of goodwill or intangible assets exceeds their financi...

Peer comparison

Typical for companies that grow through frequent M&A activity.

Metric ID: other_deferred_tax_assets_goodwill_and_intangible_assets

Historical Data

4 periods

	Q4 '22	Q4 '23	Q4 '24	Q4 '25
Value	$2.88B	$2.77B	$2.48B	$3.34B
QoQ Change	—	-3.6%	-10.5%	+34.6%
YoY Change	—	-3.6%	-10.5%	+34.6%

Range$2.48B – $3.34B

Avg YoY Growth+6.8%

Median YoY Growth-3.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is International Business Machines's deferred tax assets, goodwill and intangible assets?: International Business Machines (IBM) reported deferred tax assets, goodwill and intangible assets of $3.34B in Q4 2025.
What is the long-term trend for International Business Machines's deferred tax assets, goodwill and intangible assets?: Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), International Business Machines's deferred tax assets, goodwill and intangible assets has grown at a 5.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.88B to $3.34B.
What does deferred tax assets, goodwill and intangible assets mean?: Future tax savings resulting from differences in how goodwill and intangible assets are valued for tax versus accounting.