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International Business Machines Federal remained flat by 0.0% to -$430.50M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 414.0%, from -$83.75M to -$430.50M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Federal shows a downward trend with a 46.5% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2018
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 24, 2026
How to read this metric
Changes reflect fluctuations in taxable income and federal tax rate impacts.
Detailed definition
The portion of the total income tax provision that is payable to the federal government for the current reporting period...
Peer comparison
Standard tax disclosure for all domestic corporations.
Metric ID:
other_current_federal_tax_expense_benefitHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $374.00M | $391.00M | $560.00M | -$335.00M | -$1.72B |
| YoY Change | — | +4.5% | +43.2% | -159.8% | -414.0% |
Range-$1.72B – $560.00M
CAGR+46.5%
Avg YoY Growth-131.5%
Median YoY Growth-77.6%
Current Streak2 years decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is International Business Machines's federal?
- International Business Machines (IBM) reported federal of -$430.50M in Q4 2025.
- How has International Business Machines's federal changed year-over-year?
- International Business Machines's federal decreased by 414.0% year-over-year, from -$83.75M to -$430.50M.
- What is the long-term trend for International Business Machines's federal?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), International Business Machines's federal has grown at a 46.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $374.00M to -$1.72B.
- What does federal mean?
- Current federal income tax expense for the period.