What is International Business Machines's excess tax benefits from share-based compensation?

International Business Machines (IBM) reported excess tax benefits from share-based compensation of -$54.25M in Q4 2025.

Discontinued — last reported Q3 '20

Tax

Excess Tax Benefits from Share-Based Compensation

International Business Machines Excess Tax Benefits from Share-Based Compensation remained flat by 0.0% to -$54.25M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement

SectionTax

CategoryProfitability

SignalHigher is better

VolatilityVolatile

First reportedQ3 2018

Last reportedQ3 2020

How to read this metric

An increase generally signals strong stock performance and positive tax cash flow, though it can be volatile based on market conditions.

Detailed definition

Represents the tax benefit realized when the actual tax deduction from employee stock-based compensation exceeds the cum...

Peer comparison

Standard metric for companies with significant equity-based compensation programs.

Metric ID: is_tmo_excess_tax_benefits_share_based_compensation

Historical Data

1 years

	FY'25
Value	-$217.00M

Frequently Asked Questions

What is International Business Machines's excess tax benefits from share-based compensation?: International Business Machines (IBM) reported excess tax benefits from share-based compensation of -$54.25M in Q4 2025.
What does excess tax benefits from share-based compensation mean?: The tax savings generated when employee stock awards are exercised at prices higher than their grant-date value.