What is International Business Machines's consulting — other expense and (income)?

International Business Machines (IBM) reported consulting — other expense and (income) of $891M in Q1 2026.

What does consulting — other expense and (income) mean?

Miscellaneous income or expenses not related to core consulting operations.

Business Segments · Other expense and (income)

Consulting — Other expense and (income)

International Business Machines Consulting — Other expense and (income) increased by 8.3% to $891M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter.

Analysis

StatementSegment

CategoryOther

SignalContext dependent

VolatilityVolatile

First reportedQ1 2025

Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 23, 2026

Rolls up toOther Income (Expense)

How to read this metric

Significant fluctuations may indicate one-time events, currency impacts, or non-recurring adjustments affecting segment profitability.

Detailed definition

This metric encompasses non-operating items, miscellaneous gains, or losses specifically attributed to the consulting se...

Peer comparison

Comparable to other income/expense lines in segment reporting for diversified technology companies.

Metric ID: ibm_segment_consulting_other_expense_and_income

Historical Data

2 periods

	Q1 '25	Q1 '26
Value	$823M	$891M
QoQ Change	—	+8.3%
YoY Change	—	+8.3%

Range$823M – $891M

Avg YoY Growth+8.3%

Median YoY Growth+8.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is International Business Machines's consulting — other expense and (income)?: International Business Machines (IBM) reported consulting — other expense and (income) of $891M in Q1 2026.
What does consulting — other expense and (income) mean?: Miscellaneous income or expenses not related to core consulting operations.