Other Income & Expense
Sublease Income
International Business Machines Sublease Income remained flat by 0.0% to $6.25M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 35.9%, from $9.75M to $6.25M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Sublease Income shows a downward trend with a -14.1% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther Income & Expense
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2019
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 24, 2026
How to read this metric
Higher sublease income indicates effective management of excess capacity, reducing the net burden of fixed lease costs.
Detailed definition
Revenue generated by leasing out excess office space or equipment that the company currently holds under a primary lease...
Peer comparison
Commonly found in the 'other income' or 'operating expense' offsets for companies with large real estate footprints.
Metric ID:
ms_sublease_incomeHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $46M | $72M | $61M | $39M | $25M |
| YoY Change | — | +56.5% | -15.3% | -36.1% | -35.9% |
Range$25M – $72M
CAGR-14.1%
Avg YoY Growth-7.7%
Median YoY Growth-25.6%
Current Streak3 years decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is International Business Machines's sublease income?
- International Business Machines (IBM) reported sublease income of $6.25M in Q4 2025.
- How has International Business Machines's sublease income changed year-over-year?
- International Business Machines's sublease income decreased by 35.9% year-over-year, from $9.75M to $6.25M.
- What is the long-term trend for International Business Machines's sublease income?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), International Business Machines's sublease income has grown at a -14.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $46M to $25M.
- What does sublease income mean?
- Income earned by renting out unused leased space or assets to third parties.