Business Segments · Cost
Infrastructure — Cost
International Business Machines Infrastructure — Cost increased by 5.3% to $1.44B 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
VolatilityModerate
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, while an increase may signal rising supply chain costs or inefficiencies in production.
Detailed definition
This metric captures the total operating costs directly attributable to the Infrastructure segment, including manufactur...
Peer comparison
Similar to cost of goods sold (COGS) or segment-specific operating expenses reported by hardware-focused technology peers.
Metric ID:
ibm_segment_infrastructure_costHistorical Data
2 periods
| Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.36B | $1.44B |
| QoQ Change | — | +5.3% |
| YoY Change | — | +5.3% |
Range$1.36B – $1.44B
Avg YoY Growth+5.3%
Median YoY Growth+5.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is International Business Machines's infrastructure — cost?
- International Business Machines (IBM) reported infrastructure — cost of $1.44B in Q1 2026.
- What does infrastructure — cost mean?
- The total direct operating expenses incurred to produce and deliver the products and services within the Infrastructure segment.