Business Segments · Other expense and (income)
Software — Other expense and (income)
International Business Machines Software — Other expense and (income) increased by 8.4% to $3.74B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryOther
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026
How to read this metric
Significant fluctuations may indicate one-time events or volatility in non-core business activities that do not reflect underlying product performance.
Detailed definition
Non-operating items specifically allocated to the software segment, such as foreign exchange gains or losses, asset disp...
Peer comparison
Often categorized as 'Other Income/Expense' in segment reporting for diversified technology companies.
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ibm_segment_software_other_expense_and_incomeHistorical Data
2 periods
| Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | $3.45B | $3.74B |
| QoQ Change | — | +8.4% |
| YoY Change | — | +8.4% |
Range$3.45B – $3.74B
Avg YoY Growth+8.4%
Median YoY Growth+8.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is International Business Machines's software — other expense and (income)?
- International Business Machines (IBM) reported software — other expense and (income) of $3.74B in Q1 2026.
- What does software — other expense and (income) mean?
- Incidental income or expenses not related to core software operations.