Net Income

Net income applicable to common shareholders

International Business Machines Net income applicable to common shareholders decreased by 78.3% to $1.22B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 15.3%, from $1.06B to $1.22B. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Net income applicable to common shareholders shows an upward trend with a 22.6% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionNet Income
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2018
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 23, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase directly benefits common shareholders and is a key driver for potential dividend growth and share price appreciation.

Detailed definition

This is the portion of net income that remains after preferred stock dividends have been paid, representing the earnings...

Peer comparison

Standard for any company with a capital structure that includes preferred equity.

Metric ID: bac_net_income_applicable_to_common_shareholders

Historical Data

17 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$1.33B$1.13B$2.33B$733.00M$1.39B-$3.20B$2.71B$927.00M$1.61B$1.83B-$330.00M$2.91B$1.06B$2.19B$1.74B$5.60B$1.22B
QoQ Change-14.7%+106.5%-68.6%+89.9%-329.6%+184.8%-65.8%+73.1%+14.3%-118.0%+983.0%-63.8%+108.0%-20.5%+221.1%-78.3%
YoY Change+5.1%-382.8%+16.2%+26.5%+73.1%-34.3%+19.6%+628.5%+92.2%+15.3%
Range-$3.20B$5.60B
CAGR-2.1%
Avg YoY Growth+45.9%
Median YoY Growth+17.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is International Business Machines's net income applicable to common shareholders?
International Business Machines (IBM) reported net income applicable to common shareholders of $1.22B in Q1 2026.
How has International Business Machines's net income applicable to common shareholders changed year-over-year?
International Business Machines's net income applicable to common shareholders increased by 15.3% year-over-year, from $1.06B to $1.22B.
What is the long-term trend for International Business Machines's net income applicable to common shareholders?
Over 3 years (2021 to 2025), International Business Machines's net income applicable to common shareholders has grown at a 22.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $5.74B to $10.59B.
What does net income applicable to common shareholders mean?
The profit available to common shareholders after preferred dividends are subtracted from net income.