IBM Dividend History & Yield
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Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 (in 62 days) | Nov 23, 2026 | $1.69 | $169.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Feb 8, 2027 (in 153 days) | Feb 22, 2027 | $1.69 | $169.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, May 10, 2027 (in 244 days) | May 24, 2027 | $1.69 | $169.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Aug 9, 2027 (in 335 days) | Aug 23, 2027 | $1.69 | $169.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from IBM's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $6.76 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much IBM do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 178 | $41,203 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 888 | $206,015 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 1,776 | $412,030 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.91%. $10,000 in IBM would currently pay about $291 a year ($24 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
IBM dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | — | $1.69 | +0.0% |
| May 8, 2026 | — | $1.69 | +0.6% |
| Feb 10, 2026 | — | $1.68 | +0.0% |
| Nov 10, 2025 | — | $1.68 | +0.0% |
| Aug 8, 2025 | — | $1.68 | +0.0% |
| May 9, 2025 | — | $1.68 | +0.6% |
| Feb 10, 2025 | — | $1.67 | +0.0% |
| Nov 12, 2024 | — | $1.67 | +0.0% |
| Aug 9, 2024 | — | $1.67 | +0.0% |
| May 9, 2024 | — | $1.67 | +0.6% |
| Feb 8, 2024 | — | $1.66 | +0.0% |
| Nov 9, 2023 | — | $1.66 | +0.0% |
| Aug 9, 2023 | — | $1.66 | +0.0% |
| May 9, 2023 | — | $1.66 | +0.6% |
| Feb 9, 2023 | — | $1.65 | +0.0% |
| Nov 9, 2022 | — | $1.65 | +0.0% |
| Aug 9, 2022 | — | $1.65 | +0.0% |
| May 9, 2022 | — | $1.65 | +0.6% |
| Feb 10, 2022 | — | $1.64 | +0.0% |
| Nov 9, 2021 | — | $1.64 | +4.6% |
| Aug 9, 2021 | — | $1.5679 | +0.0% |
| May 7, 2021 | — | $1.5679 | +0.6% |
| Feb 9, 2021 | — | $1.5583 | +0.0% |
| Nov 9, 2020 | — | $1.5583 | +0.0% |
Payout risk check
IBM scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About International Business Machines Corporation
International Business Machines Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides integrated solutions and services in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. It operates through Software, Consulting, Infrastructure, and Financing segments. The Software segment offers hybrid cloud and AI platforms that allow clients to realize their digital and AI transformations across the applications, data, and environments in which they operate. The Consulting segment delivers strategy and technology services and intelligent operations, providing business transformation, technology implementation, managed services, application modernization, and AI-powered solutions.
Sector: Technology. Industry: Information Technology Services. First dividend on our records: Feb 6, 1962. 257 payments tracked.
IBM dividend FAQ
When is IBM's next ex-dividend date?
IBM's next ex-dividend date is Nov 9, 2026 (in 62 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $1.69 per share, expected on Nov 23, 2026.
How often does IBM pay dividends?
IBM pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $1.69 per share with an ex-date of Aug 10, 2026.
What is IBM's dividend yield?
IBM's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 2.90%, based on $6.74 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $232.11. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $6.76 per share, is 2.91%.
How much does IBM pay per share?
IBM pays about $1.69 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $6.76 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $676.00 a year.
Has IBM grown or cut its dividend?
IBM has raised its annual dividend for 30 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 1.5% a year (+0.6% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of IBM do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.91%, you would need about 178 shares of IBM (roughly $41,203 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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