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Variable costs
International Business Machines Variable costs remained flat by 0.0% to $75M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 6.5%, from $80.25M to $75M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Variable costs shows a downward trend with a -2.8% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOther
First reportedQ1 2019
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 24, 2026
Metric ID:
other_variable_lease_costHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $336M | $262M | $331M | $321M | $300M |
| YoY Change | — | -22.0% | +26.3% | -3.0% | -6.5% |
Range$262M – $336M
CAGR-2.8%
Avg YoY Growth-1.3%
Median YoY Growth-4.8%
Current Streak2 years decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is International Business Machines's variable costs?
- International Business Machines (IBM) reported variable costs of $75M in Q4 2025.
- How has International Business Machines's variable costs changed year-over-year?
- International Business Machines's variable costs decreased by 6.5% year-over-year, from $80.25M to $75M.
- What is the long-term trend for International Business Machines's variable costs?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), International Business Machines's variable costs has grown at a -2.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $336M to $300M.