What is International Business Machines's excess tax benefits from share-based compensation?

International Business Machines (IBM) reported excess tax benefits from share-based compensation of -$54.25M in Q4 2025.

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Excess Tax Benefits from Share-Based Compensation

International Business Machines Excess Tax Benefits from Share-Based Compensation remained flat by 0.0% to -$54.25M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement

SectionTax

CategoryProfitability

SignalHigher is better

VolatilityVolatile

First reportedQ1 2025

Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 24, 2026

How to read this metric

Higher benefits indicate strong stock performance and favorable tax treatment of equity compensation.

Detailed definition

The tax benefit realized when the actual tax deduction from share-based compensation exceeds the compensation expense re...

Peer comparison

Standard metric for companies with significant equity-based compensation programs.

Metric ID: tmo_excess_tax_benefits_share_based_compensation

Historical Data

1 years

	FY'25
Value	-$217.00M

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is International Business Machines's excess tax benefits from share-based compensation?: International Business Machines (IBM) reported excess tax benefits from share-based compensation of -$54.25M in Q4 2025.
What does excess tax benefits from share-based compensation mean?: Tax savings generated when the actual tax deduction for employee stock awards is higher than the recorded expense.