Non-Current Liabilities
Deferred income
International Business Machines Deferred income decreased by 1.8% to $4.20B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 9.1%, from $3.84B to $4.20B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Deferred income shows an upward trend with a 2.6% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Liabilities
CategoryGrowth
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 23, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase is generally positive, indicating strong long-term bookings and future revenue potential.
Detailed definition
This represents revenue that has been collected in advance for goods or services to be delivered beyond the next twelve...
Peer comparison
Common in software, hardware, and service-heavy industries; peers with subscription models often show higher values.
Metric ID:
non_current_liabilities_deferred_revenue_noncurrentHistorical Data
20 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $4.11B | $3.97B | $3.58B | $3.42B | $3.07B | $3.02B | $3.50B | $3.44B | $3.26B | $3.09B | $3.53B | $3.49B | $3.49B | $3.67B | $3.62B | $3.84B | $3.91B | $3.86B | $4.27B | $4.20B |
| QoQ Change | — | -3.6% | -9.8% | -4.3% | -10.3% | -1.7% | +15.9% | -1.6% | -5.2% | -5.5% | +14.5% | -1.3% | +0.0% | +5.1% | -1.2% | +6.1% | +1.8% | -1.3% | +10.6% | -1.8% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -25.4% | -23.9% | -2.2% | +0.6% | +6.4% | +2.2% | +1.0% | +1.3% | +6.9% | +18.8% | +2.5% | +10.2% | +12.2% | +5.4% | +17.9% | +9.1% |
Range$3.02B – $4.27B
CAGR+0.4%
Avg YoY Growth+2.7%
Median YoY Growth+3.9%
Product Breakdown
| Segment | Q4 '21 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extended Warranty | $186.00M | $116.00M | $99.00M | $82.00M |
| Total | $3.58B | $3.44B | $3.26B | $3.09B |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is International Business Machines's deferred income?
- International Business Machines (IBM) reported deferred income of $4.20B in Q1 2026.
- How has International Business Machines's deferred income changed year-over-year?
- International Business Machines's deferred income increased by 9.1% year-over-year, from $3.84B to $4.20B.
- What is the long-term trend for International Business Machines's deferred income?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), International Business Machines's deferred income has grown at a 2.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $3.76B to $4.27B.
- What does deferred income mean?
- Money received for work or products that will be delivered more than a year from now.