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OCI Defined Benefit Plan Settlement Gain (Loss), Before Tax

International Business Machines OCI Defined Benefit Plan Settlement Gain (Loss), Before Tax increased by 100.0% to $2M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric was flat by 0.0%, from $2M to $2M. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), OCI Defined Benefit Plan Settlement Gain (Loss), Before Tax shows a downward trend with a -52.6% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2018
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 23, 2026

How to read this metric

A gain signals a reduction in long-term pension liabilities, while a loss indicates an increase in obligations due to plan restructuring.

Detailed definition

Represents the pre-tax financial impact resulting from the settlement or curtailment of defined benefit pension obligati...

Peer comparison

Commonly reported by large-cap companies with legacy pension obligations; peers may report this under actuarial gains or losses.

Metric ID: ibm_oci_defined_benefit_plan_settlement_gain_loss_before_tax

Historical Data

19 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$16M$13M$48M$8M$11M$5.91B$39M-$1M$6M$2M$2M$2M$2.73B$428M$2M$5M$2M$1M$2M
QoQ Change-18.8%+269.2%-83.3%+37.5%>999%-99.3%-102.6%+700.0%-66.7%+0.0%+0.0%>999%-84.3%-99.5%+150.0%-60.0%-50.0%+100.0%
YoY Change-31.3%>999%-18.8%-112.5%-45.5%-100.0%+300.0%-66.7%>999%+0.0%+150.0%-99.9%-99.8%+0.0%
Range-$1M$5.91B
CAGR-37.0%
Avg YoY Growth>999%
Median YoY Growth-25.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is International Business Machines's oci defined benefit plan settlement gain (loss), before tax?
International Business Machines (IBM) reported oci defined benefit plan settlement gain (loss), before tax of $2M in Q1 2026.
How has International Business Machines's oci defined benefit plan settlement gain (loss), before tax changed year-over-year?
International Business Machines's oci defined benefit plan settlement gain (loss), before tax decreased by 0.0% year-over-year, from $2M to $2M.
What is the long-term trend for International Business Machines's oci defined benefit plan settlement gain (loss), before tax?
Over 3 years (2021 to 2025), International Business Machines's oci defined benefit plan settlement gain (loss), before tax has grown at a -52.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $94M to $10M.
What does oci defined benefit plan settlement gain (loss), before tax mean?
The pre-tax gain or loss from major changes or terminations in defined benefit pension plans.