What is International Business Machines's deferred tax assets, operating loss carryforwards?

International Business Machines (IBM) reported deferred tax assets, operating loss carryforwards of $1.69B in Q4 2025.

What is the long-term trend for International Business Machines's deferred tax assets, operating loss carryforwards?

Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), International Business Machines's deferred tax assets, operating loss carryforwards has grown at a 57.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $681.00M to $1.69B.

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Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards

International Business Machines Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards decreased by 5.0% to $1.69B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards shows an upward trend with a 57.3% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

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StatementBalance Sheet Statement

SectionOther

CategoryEfficiency

SignalHigher is better

VolatilityModerate

First reportedQ4 2023

Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 24, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase reflects a higher potential tax shield, assuming the company returns to profitability.

Detailed definition

This is the specific tax asset value attributed to operating loss carryforwards, calculated by applying the relevant tax...

Peer comparison

Standard tax accounting disclosure for companies with significant tax loss carryforwards.

Metric ID: other_deferred_tax_assets_operating_loss_carryforwards

Historical Data

3 periods

	Q4 '23	Q4 '24	Q4 '25
Value	$681.00M	$1.77B	$1.69B
QoQ Change	—	+160.5%	-5.0%
YoY Change	—	+160.5%	-5.0%

Range$681.00M – $1.77B

Avg YoY Growth+77.8%

Median YoY Growth+77.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is International Business Machines's deferred tax assets, operating loss carryforwards?: International Business Machines (IBM) reported deferred tax assets, operating loss carryforwards of $1.69B in Q4 2025.
What is the long-term trend for International Business Machines's deferred tax assets, operating loss carryforwards?: Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), International Business Machines's deferred tax assets, operating loss carryforwards has grown at a 57.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $681.00M to $1.69B.
What does deferred tax assets, operating loss carryforwards mean?: The monetary value of tax savings expected from using past operating losses to offset future taxes.