Operating Expenses
Amortization of Deferred Costs
International Business Machines Amortization of Deferred Costs remained flat by 0.0% to $415.25M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 21.9%, from $340.75M to $415.25M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Amortization of Deferred Costs shows a downward trend with a -2.9% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2020
Last reportedQ4 2025
How to read this metric
High amortization levels suggest significant past investment in customer acquisition.
Detailed definition
The systematic allocation of deferred costs, such as customer acquisition costs or contract fulfillment costs, over the...
Peer comparison
Common in subscription-based businesses; comparable to peers with high customer acquisition costs.
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is_tmusz_amortization_of_deferred_costsHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.87B | $1.61B | $1.49B | $1.36B | $1.66B |
| YoY Change | — | -14.0% | -7.2% | -8.7% | +21.9% |
Range$1.36B – $1.87B
CAGR-2.9%
Avg YoY Growth-2.0%
Median YoY Growth-8.0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is International Business Machines's amortization of deferred costs?
- International Business Machines (IBM) reported amortization of deferred costs of $415.25M in Q4 2025.
- How has International Business Machines's amortization of deferred costs changed year-over-year?
- International Business Machines's amortization of deferred costs increased by 21.9% year-over-year, from $340.75M to $415.25M.
- What is the long-term trend for International Business Machines's amortization of deferred costs?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), International Business Machines's amortization of deferred costs has grown at a -2.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.87B to $1.66B.
- What does amortization of deferred costs mean?
- The spreading out of upfront costs for acquiring customers over the life of their contracts.