Discontinued — last reported Q3 '24
Business Segments · Restructuring Charges
Software — Restructuring Charges
International Business Machines Software — Restructuring Charges increased by 20.0% to $336.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 6.3%, from $316.00M to $336.00M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ4 2018
Last reportedQ3 2024
Rolls up toRestructuring Charges
How to read this metric
High charges may signal a temporary hit to earnings but often precede improved future efficiency; frequent high charges may indicate ongoing operational instability.
Detailed definition
This metric captures the costs associated with reorganizing the software segment's operations, such as severance, facili...
Peer comparison
Comparable to 'Restructuring Costs' or 'Special Items' found in the operating expenses section of income statements.
Metric ID:
ibm_segment_software_restructuring_chargesHistorical Data
18 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $259.00M | $117.00M | $34.00M | $25.00M | $374.00M | $18.00M | $306.00M | $0.00 | $316.00M | $17.00M | $40.00M | $280.00M | $336.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | — | — | — | — | — | -54.8% | -70.9% | -26.5% | >999% | -95.2% | >999% | -100.0% | — | -94.6% | +135.3% | +600.0% | +20.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | +44.4% | -84.6% | +800.0% | -100.0% | -15.5% | -5.6% | -86.9% | — | +6.3% |
Range$0.00 – $374.00M
Avg YoY Growth+69.8%
Median YoY Growth-10.5%
Current Streak3 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is International Business Machines's software — restructuring charges?
- International Business Machines (IBM) reported software — restructuring charges of $336.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has International Business Machines's software — restructuring charges changed year-over-year?
- International Business Machines's software — restructuring charges increased by 6.3% year-over-year, from $316.00M to $336.00M.
- What does software — restructuring charges mean?
- Expenses incurred to reorganize or downsize the software business operations.