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Accrued Expenses
International Business Machines Accrued Expenses increased by 5.8% to $418.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Accrued Expenses shows an upward trend with a 24.8% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2022
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 24, 2026
How to read this metric
Growth in this asset indicates an increase in accruals that will provide future tax shields.
Detailed definition
This represents deferred tax assets related to accrued expenses that are recognized for financial reporting but are not...
Peer comparison
Standard operational accounting metric for large service-based organizations.
Metric ID:
other_deferred_tax_assets_tax_deferred_expense_reserves__8a9fbbHistorical Data
4 periods
| Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $215.00M | $347.00M | $395.00M | $418.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +61.4% | +13.8% | +5.8% |
| YoY Change | — | +61.4% | +13.8% | +5.8% |
Range$215.00M – $418.00M
Avg YoY Growth+27.0%
Median YoY Growth+13.8%
Current Streak3+ quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is International Business Machines's accrued expenses?
- International Business Machines (IBM) reported accrued expenses of $418.00M in Q4 2025.
- What is the long-term trend for International Business Machines's accrued expenses?
- Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), International Business Machines's accrued expenses has grown at a 24.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $215.00M to $418.00M.
- What does accrued expenses mean?
- Tax assets created by expenses that are recorded now but can only be deducted for tax purposes later.