Equity
Share Repurchase Authorization Limit
International Business Machines Share Repurchase Authorization Limit remained flat by 0.0% to $2.01B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Share Repurchase Authorization Limit shows relatively stable performance with a 0.0% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionEquity
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ3 2016
Last reportedQ3 2025
How to read this metric
An increase suggests management believes the stock is undervalued or that they have excess cash to return to investors.
Detailed definition
This is the total dollar amount approved by the board of directors for the company to buy back its own common stock from...
Peer comparison
Commonly disclosed by large-cap companies as part of their capital return strategy.
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share_repurchase_authorization_limitHistorical Data
3 periods
| Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $2.01B | $2.01B | $2.01B |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% |
| YoY Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% |
Range$2.01B – $2.01B
Avg YoY Growth+0.0%
Median YoY Growth+0.0%
Current Streak2+ quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is International Business Machines's share repurchase authorization limit?
- International Business Machines (IBM) reported share repurchase authorization limit of $2.01B in Q4 2025.
- What is the long-term trend for International Business Machines's share repurchase authorization limit?
- Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), International Business Machines's share repurchase authorization limit has grown at a 0.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.01B to $2.01B.
- What does share repurchase authorization limit mean?
- The maximum dollar amount the board has approved for buying back company shares.