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Supplier finance program, obligation
International Business Machines Supplier finance program, obligation increased by 11.8% to $123.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Supplier finance program, obligation shows an upward trend with a 27.0% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryLiquidity
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2022
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 24, 2026
How to read this metric
Increasing obligations may signal aggressive working capital management or a reliance on short-term financing to support cash flow.
Detailed definition
Represents the outstanding balance owed to financial institutions under supply chain finance or reverse factoring progra...
Peer comparison
Increasingly common in global manufacturing; investors compare this to accounts payable to assess true trade credit terms.
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other_supplier_finance_program_obligationHistorical Data
4 periods
| Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $60.00M | $101.00M | $110.00M | $123.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +68.3% | +8.9% | +11.8% |
| YoY Change | — | +68.3% | +8.9% | +11.8% |
Range$60.00M – $123.00M
Avg YoY Growth+29.7%
Median YoY Growth+11.8%
Current Streak3+ quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is International Business Machines's supplier finance program, obligation?
- International Business Machines (IBM) reported supplier finance program, obligation of $123.00M in Q4 2025.
- What is the long-term trend for International Business Machines's supplier finance program, obligation?
- Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), International Business Machines's supplier finance program, obligation has grown at a 27.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $60.00M to $123.00M.
- What does supplier finance program, obligation mean?
- The amount owed to banks for supplier invoices paid through a financing program.