Non-Current Liabilities

Finance Lease Liabilities

International Business Machines Finance Lease Liabilities increased by 8.8% to $874.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 8.8%, from $803.00M to $874.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Finance Lease Liabilities shows an upward trend with a 70.9% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Liabilities
CategoryLeverage
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2018
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 24, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase suggests higher long-term debt levels, while a decrease indicates a reduction in long-term lease commitments.

Detailed definition

This represents the total long-term obligation arising from finance lease agreements, excluding the current portion. It...

Peer comparison

Comparable to long-term debt figures for companies with significant leased real estate or equipment portfolios.

Metric ID: finance_lease_liabilities

Historical Data

10 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$349.00M$357.00M$63.00M$100.00M$108.00M$159.00M$164.00M$379.00M$803.00M$874.00M
QoQ Change+2.3%-82.4%+58.7%+8.0%+47.2%+3.1%+131.1%+111.9%+8.8%
YoY Change-69.1%-55.5%+160.3%+131.1%+111.9%+8.8%
Range$63.00M$874.00M
CAGR+50.4%
Avg YoY Growth+47.9%
Median YoY Growth+60.4%
Current Streak7 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is International Business Machines's finance lease liabilities?
International Business Machines (IBM) reported finance lease liabilities of $874.00M in Q4 2025.
How has International Business Machines's finance lease liabilities changed year-over-year?
International Business Machines's finance lease liabilities increased by 8.8% year-over-year, from $803.00M to $874.00M.
What is the long-term trend for International Business Machines's finance lease liabilities?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), International Business Machines's finance lease liabilities has grown at a 70.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $60.00M to $874.00M.
What does finance lease liabilities mean?
The total long-term debt obligation resulting from finance leases.