Business Segments · Cost

Consulting — Cost

International Business Machines Consulting — Cost increased by 3.7% to $3.82B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026
Rolls up toTotal Cost of Revenue

How to read this metric

A decrease relative to revenue suggests improved operational efficiency or better cost management in service delivery.

Detailed definition

This metric captures the direct costs associated with delivering consulting services, including personnel salaries, subc...

Peer comparison

Comparable to cost of services or cost of revenue for professional services divisions at peer technology firms.

Metric ID: ibm_segment_consulting_cost

Historical Data

2 periods
 Q1 '25Q1 '26
Value$3.69B$3.82B
QoQ Change—+3.7%
YoY Change—+3.7%
Range$3.69B – $3.82B
Avg YoY Growth+3.7%
Median YoY Growth+3.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is International Business Machines's consulting — cost?
International Business Machines (IBM) reported consulting — cost of $3.82B in Q1 2026.
What does consulting — cost mean?
The total direct costs incurred to deliver consulting services.