What is International Business Machines's change in tax valuation allowance?

International Business Machines (IBM) reported change in tax valuation allowance of -$19.25M in Q4 2025.

What does change in tax valuation allowance mean?

The change in the reserve set aside for tax assets that may not be realized.

Discontinued — last reported Q4 '20

Change in Tax Valuation Allowance

International Business Machines Change in Tax Valuation Allowance remained flat by 0.0% to -$19.25M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement

SectionTax

CategoryRisk

SignalLower is better

VolatilityVolatile

First reportedQ1 2013

Last reportedQ4 2020

How to read this metric

A decrease in the allowance is generally positive, suggesting improved confidence in realizing tax benefits; an increase suggests potential impairment of tax assets.

Detailed definition

This metric tracks changes in the valuation allowance established against deferred tax assets, reflecting management's a...

Peer comparison

Standard disclosure for companies with significant deferred tax assets or historical losses.

Metric ID: is_tmo_tax_valuation_allowance_change

Historical Data

1 years

	FY'25
Value	-$77.00M

Frequently Asked Questions

What is International Business Machines's change in tax valuation allowance?: International Business Machines (IBM) reported change in tax valuation allowance of -$19.25M in Q4 2025.
What does change in tax valuation allowance mean?: The change in the reserve set aside for tax assets that may not be realized.