What is International Business Machines's dividends per share, cash paid?

International Business Machines (IBM) reported dividends per share, cash paid of $1.68 in Q1 2026.

How has International Business Machines's dividends per share, cash paid changed year-over-year?

International Business Machines's dividends per share, cash paid increased by 0.6% year-over-year, from $1.67 to $1.68.

What is the long-term trend for International Business Machines's dividends per share, cash paid?

Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), International Business Machines's dividends per share, cash paid has grown at a 0.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $6.55 to $6.71.

What does dividends per share, cash paid mean?

The amount of cash paid out to shareholders for every share they own.

Earnings Per Share

Dividends Per Share, Cash Paid

International Business Machines Dividends Per Share, Cash Paid increased by 0.0% to $1.68 in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 0.6%, from $1.67 to $1.68. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Dividends Per Share, Cash Paid shows relatively stable performance with a 0.6% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement

SectionEarnings Per Share

CategoryCapital Allocation

SignalHigher is better

VolatilityStable

First reportedQ1 2015

Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 23, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase signals management's confidence in future cash flows and commitment to shareholder returns, while a decrease may signal capital preservation or financial stress.

Detailed definition

The total cash amount distributed to shareholders for each share of common stock held during the reporting period. This...

Peer comparison

Commonly used by mature insurance and financial services companies to signal stability and dividend yield attractiveness to income-focused investors.

Metric ID: csco_dividends_per_share_cash_paid

Historical Data

20 periods

	Q2 '21	Q3 '21	Q4 '21	Q1 '22	Q2 '22	Q3 '22	Q4 '22	Q1 '23	Q2 '23	Q3 '23	Q4 '23	Q1 '24	Q2 '24	Q3 '24	Q4 '24	Q1 '25	Q2 '25	Q3 '25	Q4 '25	Q1 '26
Value	$1.64	$1.64	$1.64	$1.64	$1.65	$1.65	$1.65	$1.65	$1.66	$1.66	$1.66	$1.66	$1.67	$1.67	$1.67	$1.67	$1.68	$1.68	$1.68	$1.68
QoQ Change	—	+0.0%	-0.0%	+0.0%	+0.6%	+0.0%	-0.0%	+0.0%	+0.6%	+0.0%	+0.0%	-0.0%	+0.6%	+0.0%	+0.0%	+0.0%	+0.6%	+0.0%	-0.0%	+0.0%
YoY Change	—	—	—	—	+0.6%	+0.6%	+0.6%	+0.6%	+0.6%	+0.6%	+0.6%	+0.6%	+0.6%	+0.6%	+0.6%	+0.6%	+0.6%	+0.6%	+0.6%	+0.6%

Range$1.64 – $1.68

CAGR+0.5%

Avg YoY Growth+0.6%

Median YoY Growth+0.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is International Business Machines's dividends per share, cash paid?: International Business Machines (IBM) reported dividends per share, cash paid of $1.68 in Q1 2026.
How has International Business Machines's dividends per share, cash paid changed year-over-year?: International Business Machines's dividends per share, cash paid increased by 0.6% year-over-year, from $1.67 to $1.68.
What is the long-term trend for International Business Machines's dividends per share, cash paid?: Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), International Business Machines's dividends per share, cash paid has grown at a 0.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $6.55 to $6.71.
What does dividends per share, cash paid mean?: The amount of cash paid out to shareholders for every share they own.