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Operating Expenses

Operating Lease ROU Asset Amortization

International Business Machines Operating Lease ROU Asset Amortization decreased by 33.3% to $200M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric was flat by 0.0%, from $200M to $200M. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Operating Lease ROU Asset Amortization shows relatively stable performance with a 0.0% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2022
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 23, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase suggests a growing footprint of leased assets, which may indicate expansion or a shift toward leasing rather than owning infrastructure.

Detailed definition

Reflects the periodic expense recognized for the systematic reduction of the carrying value of right-of-use assets assoc...

Peer comparison

Common for companies with significant real estate or equipment lease portfolios under ASC 842 or IFRS 16.

Metric ID: ibm_operating_lease_rou_asset_amortization

Historical Data

17 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$225M$225M$225M$225M$200M$300M$200M$200M$200M$200M$300M$200M$200M$200M$200M$300M$200M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%-11.1%+50.0%-33.3%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+50.0%-33.3%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+50.0%-33.3%
YoY Change-11.1%+33.3%-11.1%-11.1%+0.0%-33.3%+50.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%-33.3%+50.0%+0.0%
Range$200M$300M
CAGR-2.9%
Avg YoY Growth+2.6%
Median YoY Growth+0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is International Business Machines's operating lease rou asset amortization?
International Business Machines (IBM) reported operating lease rou asset amortization of $200M in Q1 2026.
How has International Business Machines's operating lease rou asset amortization changed year-over-year?
International Business Machines's operating lease rou asset amortization decreased by 0.0% year-over-year, from $200M to $200M.
What is the long-term trend for International Business Machines's operating lease rou asset amortization?
Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), International Business Machines's operating lease rou asset amortization has grown at a 0.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $900M to $900M.
What does operating lease rou asset amortization mean?
The portion of operating lease asset value expensed during the current period.