What is International Business Machines's change in tax valuation allowance?

International Business Machines (IBM) reported change in tax valuation allowance of -$19.25M in Q4 2025.

What does change in tax valuation allowance mean?

The change in the reserve set aside for deferred tax assets that may not be realized.

Change in Tax Valuation Allowance

International Business Machines Change in Tax Valuation Allowance remained flat by 0.0% to -$19.25M 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

CategoryRisk

SignalHigher is better

VolatilityVolatile

First reportedQ1 2025

Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 24, 2026

How to read this metric

A decrease in the allowance is generally positive, indicating higher confidence in utilizing tax assets.

Detailed definition

The net change in the valuation allowance established against deferred tax assets, reflecting management's assessment of...

Peer comparison

Standard accounting metric for companies with significant deferred tax assets.

Metric ID: tmo_tax_valuation_allowance_change

Historical Data

1 years

	FY'25
Value	-$77.00M

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is International Business Machines's change in tax valuation allowance?: International Business Machines (IBM) reported change in tax valuation allowance of -$19.25M in Q4 2025.
What does change in tax valuation allowance mean?: The change in the reserve set aside for deferred tax assets that may not be realized.