Operating Expenses

Defined Contribution Plan Expense

International Business Machines Defined Contribution Plan Expense remained flat by 0.0% to $115.25M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 4.8%, from $110.00M to $115.25M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Defined Contribution Plan Expense shows a downward trend with a -17.4% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2020
Last reportedQ3 2025

How to read this metric

Changes reflect shifts in headcount, compensation levels, or adjustments to the company's retirement benefit matching policy.

Detailed definition

The total expense recognized by the company for contributions made to employee defined contribution plans, such as 401(k...

Peer comparison

Standard operating expense item for companies with large workforces.

Metric ID: is_msft_defined_contribution_plan_expense

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$992.00M$924.00M$991.00M$440.00M$461.00M
YoY Change—-6.9%+7.3%-55.6%+4.8%
Range$440.00M – $992.00M
CAGR-17.4%
Avg YoY Growth-12.6%
Median YoY Growth-1.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is International Business Machines's defined contribution plan expense?
International Business Machines (IBM) reported defined contribution plan expense of $115.25M in Q4 2025.
How has International Business Machines's defined contribution plan expense changed year-over-year?
International Business Machines's defined contribution plan expense increased by 4.8% year-over-year, from $110.00M to $115.25M.
What is the long-term trend for International Business Machines's defined contribution plan expense?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), International Business Machines's defined contribution plan expense has grown at a -17.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $992.00M to $461.00M.
What does defined contribution plan expense mean?
The cost to the company for matching employee contributions to retirement savings plans.

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