Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Postretirement Benefits
International Business Machines Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Postretirement Benefits decreased by 10.9% to $1.69B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Postretirement Benefits shows a downward trend with a -4.7% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase suggests the company is accruing significant future benefit obligations that will eventually provide tax deductions.
Detailed definition
This represents the deferred tax asset related to postretirement benefit obligations, such as pensions or healthcare, wh...
Peer comparison
Common in mature companies with legacy pension or retiree healthcare obligations.
other_deferred_tax_assets_tax_deferred_expense_compensat_a97acdHistorical Data
| Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.95B | $2.27B | $1.90B | $1.69B |
| QoQ Change | — | +16.1% | -16.4% | -10.9% |
| YoY Change | — | +16.1% | -16.4% | -10.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is International Business Machines's deferred tax assets, tax deferred expense, compensation and benefits, postretirement benefits?
- International Business Machines (IBM) reported deferred tax assets, tax deferred expense, compensation and benefits, postretirement benefits of $1.69B in Q4 2025.
- What is the long-term trend for International Business Machines's deferred tax assets, tax deferred expense, compensation and benefits, postretirement benefits?
- Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), International Business Machines's deferred tax assets, tax deferred expense, compensation and benefits, postretirement benefits has grown at a -4.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.95B to $1.69B.
- What does deferred tax assets, tax deferred expense, compensation and benefits, postretirement benefits mean?
- Future tax savings expected from the eventual payment of postretirement employee benefits.