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Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
International Business Machines Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding increased by 1.2% to $936.95M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding shows relatively stable performance with a 1.2% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2023
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 24, 2026
How to read this metric
A decrease indicates share buybacks, which can boost EPS, while an increase suggests equity issuance, which may dilute existing shareholders.
Detailed definition
This is the total number of common shares held by all shareholders, excluding treasury shares. It is the primary denomin...
Peer comparison
Standardized metric used globally to assess equity dilution and ownership structure.
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other_common_stock_shares_outstandingHistorical Data
3 periods
| Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $915.01M | $926.29M | $936.95M |
| QoQ Change | — | +1.2% | +1.2% |
| YoY Change | — | +1.2% | +1.2% |
Range$915.01M – $936.95M
Avg YoY Growth+1.2%
Median YoY Growth+1.2%
Current Streak2+ quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is International Business Machines's common stock, shares, outstanding?
- International Business Machines (IBM) reported common stock, shares, outstanding of $936.95M in Q4 2025.
- What is the long-term trend for International Business Machines's common stock, shares, outstanding?
- Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), International Business Machines's common stock, shares, outstanding has grown at a 1.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $915.01M to $936.95M.
- What does common stock, shares, outstanding mean?
- The total number of shares of common stock currently held by all shareholders.