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Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Decrease for Tax Withholding Obligation

International Business Machines Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Decrease for Tax Withholding Obligation remained flat by 0.0% to $254.50M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 56.4%, from $162.75M to $254.50M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Decrease for Tax Withholding Obligation shows an upward trend with a 33.7% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2018
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 24, 2026

How to read this metric

Higher values correlate with higher levels of stock-based compensation vesting and associated tax obligations.

Detailed definition

The cash outflow or reduction in equity associated with the company withholding shares to cover employee tax obligations...

Peer comparison

Common in companies with significant stock-based compensation programs.

Metric ID: other_adjustments_related_to_tax_withholding_for_share_b_a155e3

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$319.00M$407.00M$402.00M$651.00M$1.02B
YoY Change+27.6%-1.2%+61.9%+56.4%
Range$319.00M$1.02B
CAGR+33.7%
Avg YoY Growth+36.2%
Median YoY Growth+42.0%
Current Streak2 years growth

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is International Business Machines's share-based payment arrangement, decrease for tax withholding obligation?
International Business Machines (IBM) reported share-based payment arrangement, decrease for tax withholding obligation of $254.50M in Q4 2025.
How has International Business Machines's share-based payment arrangement, decrease for tax withholding obligation changed year-over-year?
International Business Machines's share-based payment arrangement, decrease for tax withholding obligation increased by 56.4% year-over-year, from $162.75M to $254.50M.
What is the long-term trend for International Business Machines's share-based payment arrangement, decrease for tax withholding obligation?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), International Business Machines's share-based payment arrangement, decrease for tax withholding obligation has grown at a 33.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $319.00M to $1.02B.
What does share-based payment arrangement, decrease for tax withholding obligation mean?
The value of shares withheld by the company to pay for employee taxes on stock awards.