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Granted (in shares)
International Business Machines Granted (in shares) decreased by 38.2% to 1.9M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 38.2%, from 3.2M to 1.9M.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2021
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 24, 2026
How to read this metric
Higher grants suggest a focus on long-term performance incentives, though they also indicate potential future dilution for current shareholders.
Detailed definition
The volume of stock options granted to employees and executives as part of their compensation packages during the fiscal...
Peer comparison
Commonly found in the stock-based compensation disclosures of technology and service-oriented firms.
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other_share_based_compensation_arrangement_by_share_base_1fbc5cHistorical Data
5 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | 0 | 5M | 4.6M | 3.2M | 1.9M |
| QoQ Change | — | — | -9.3% | -31.0% | -38.2% |
| YoY Change | — | — | -9.3% | -31.0% | -38.2% |
Range0 – 5M
Avg YoY Growth-26.2%
Median YoY Growth-31.0%
Current Streak3+ quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is International Business Machines's granted (in shares)?
- International Business Machines (IBM) reported granted (in shares) of 1.9M in Q4 2025.
- How has International Business Machines's granted (in shares) changed year-over-year?
- International Business Machines's granted (in shares) decreased by 38.2% year-over-year, from 3.2M to 1.9M.
- What does granted (in shares) mean?
- The number of stock options awarded to employees during the period.