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Weighted Average Exercise Price of Outstanding Options
International Business Machines Weighted Average Exercise Price of Outstanding Options increased by 15.9% to $168.00 in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 15.9%, from $145.00 to $168.00. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Weighted Average Exercise Price of Outstanding Options shows an upward trend with a 5.6% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionEquity
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2021
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 24, 2026
How to read this metric
If the current market price is significantly higher than this average, it indicates high potential for dilution and strong employee incentive alignment.
Detailed definition
This is the average price at which all currently outstanding stock options can be converted into common shares, weighted...
Peer comparison
Standard metric for companies with significant stock-based compensation programs.
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weighted_avg_exercise_price_options_outstandingHistorical Data
5 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $135.00 | $128.00 | $130.00 | $145.00 | $168.00 |
| QoQ Change | — | -5.2% | +1.6% | +11.5% | +15.9% |
| YoY Change | — | -5.2% | +1.6% | +11.5% | +15.9% |
Range$128.00 – $168.00
CAGR+24.4%
Avg YoY Growth+5.9%
Median YoY Growth+6.6%
Current Streak3 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is International Business Machines's weighted average exercise price of outstanding options?
- International Business Machines (IBM) reported weighted average exercise price of outstanding options of $168.00 in Q4 2025.
- How has International Business Machines's weighted average exercise price of outstanding options changed year-over-year?
- International Business Machines's weighted average exercise price of outstanding options increased by 15.9% year-over-year, from $145.00 to $168.00.
- What is the long-term trend for International Business Machines's weighted average exercise price of outstanding options?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), International Business Machines's weighted average exercise price of outstanding options has grown at a 5.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $135.00 to $168.00.
- What does weighted average exercise price of outstanding options mean?
- The average price at which all outstanding employee stock options can be exercised.