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Amount of revenue deferred and recognized over the shipping period

This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryGrowth
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2020
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 24, 2026

How to read this metric

A growing deferred revenue balance often signals strong future service obligations or a shift toward subscription-based hardware models.

Detailed definition

Revenue associated with hardware sales that is initially recorded as a liability and recognized over the period of perfo...

Peer comparison

Common in technology and hardware companies with multi-element service contracts.

Metric ID: other_hardware_revenue_deferred_and_recognized

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$0$0$0$0$0
Range$0$0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is International Business Machines's amount of revenue deferred and recognized over the shipping period?
International Business Machines (IBM) reported amount of revenue deferred and recognized over the shipping period of $0 in Q4 2025.
What does amount of revenue deferred and recognized over the shipping period mean?
Revenue from hardware sales that is held back and recognized over time rather than immediately.