Cash received from option exercises
International Business Machines Cash received from option exercises remained flat by 0.0% to $58.25M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 26.5%, from $79.25M to $58.25M. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Cash received from option exercises shows an upward trend with a 113.7% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
Higher proceeds indicate significant employee participation in equity plans, providing a modest source of non-operating cash flow.
Detailed definition
The total cash inflow received by the company from employees exercising their stock options. This represents a source of...
Peer comparison
Standard cash flow line item for companies with significant employee equity programs.
other_proceeds_from_stock_options_exercisedHistorical Data
| FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $51M | $317M | $233M |
| YoY Change | — | +521.6% | -26.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is International Business Machines's cash received from option exercises?
- International Business Machines (IBM) reported cash received from option exercises of $58.25M in Q4 2025.
- How has International Business Machines's cash received from option exercises changed year-over-year?
- International Business Machines's cash received from option exercises decreased by 26.5% year-over-year, from $79.25M to $58.25M.
- What is the long-term trend for International Business Machines's cash received from option exercises?
- Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), International Business Machines's cash received from option exercises has grown at a 113.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $51M to $233M.
- What does cash received from option exercises mean?
- The cash the company collects when employees buy shares through stock options.