Does IBM Pay Dividends?
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Key facts: IBM dividend
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Oct 19, 2026, IBM (IBM) pays a dividend of $1.69 per share every quarter, $6.76 a year, a 2.91% yield at its share price of $232.14.
- IBM (IBM) paid its last 4 regular dividends in March, June, September and December.
- The most recent dividend from IBM (IBM), $1.69 per share, went ex-dividend on Aug 10, 2026 and was paid on Sep 10, 2026.
- IBM (IBM) has paid a dividend since at least 1970; SmarterDividends' records hold 226 of its dividend payments.
- IBM (IBM) has raised its dividend for 30 consecutive years, by SmarterDividends' count of calendar-year totals.
- The most recent dividend increase from IBM (IBM), 0.6% to $1.69 per share, went ex-dividend on May 8, 2026.
- At $6.76 a year per share, 100 shares of IBM pay $676.00 a year in dividends before tax.
- SmarterDividends grades the dividend safety of IBM (IBM) A on an A to F scale; it pays out 60% of earnings as dividends.
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SmarterDividends, "Does IBM Pay Dividends? Yes," updated Oct 19, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/does-ibm-pay-dividends
How much does IBM pay?
IBM (IBM) pays every quarter; its latest dividend was $1.69 per share. That is $6.76 per share a year, a 2.91% yield at today's price.
For example, 100 shares pay about $676.00 a year, and $10,000 invested at today's price pays about $291.00 a year, before tax.
| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | Sep 10, 2026 | $1.69 | — |
| May 8, 2026 | Jun 10, 2026 | $1.69 | +0.6% |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Mar 10, 2026 | $1.68 | — |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Dec 10, 2025 | $1.68 | — |
| Aug 8, 2025 | Sep 10, 2025 | $1.68 | — |
| May 9, 2025 | Jun 10, 2025 | $1.68 | +0.6% |
| Feb 10, 2025 | Mar 10, 2025 | $1.67 | — |
| Nov 12, 2024 | Dec 10, 2024 | $1.67 | — |
When does IBM pay dividends?
IBM (IBM) paid its last 4 regular dividends in March, June, September and December. Its next dividend has not been declared yet.
To receive a dividend, you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date: buy by the close on the trading day before it. The IBM ex-dividend date page shows the exact dates.
IBM's dividend history
IBM (IBM) has paid a dividend since at least 1970, and SmarterDividends' records hold 226 payments. It has raised its dividend for 30 consecutive years. Its most recent increase, 0.6%, went ex-dividend on May 8, 2026.
Its annual dividend was cut in 1994, by SmarterDividends' records. Its dividend safety grade is A on an A to F scale. Full IBM dividend history →
Frequently asked questions
Does IBM pay dividends?
As of Oct 19, 2026, IBM (IBM) pays a dividend of $1.69 per share every quarter, $6.76 a year, a 2.91% yield at its share price of $232.14.
How much is IBM's dividend?
IBM (IBM) pays $1.69 per share each payment, $6.76 per share a year. Over the last 12 months it paid $6.74 per share in total.
How often does IBM pay dividends?
IBM (IBM) pays every quarter, most recently in March, June, September and December.
When is IBM's next dividend?
IBM has not declared its next dividend yet. It usually pays in March, June, September and December. The last one went ex-dividend on Aug 10, 2026.
What is IBM's dividend yield?
2.91% as of Oct 19, 2026: $6.76 a year in dividends divided by the $232.14 share price. The yield moves every day with the share price.
How much dividend would 100 shares of IBM pay?
About $676.00 a year before tax, paid every quarter in installments of about $169.00, at IBM's current dividend rate.
Has IBM ever cut its dividend?
Yes. SmarterDividends' records show a cut in IBM's annual dividend, most recently in 1994. It has raised its dividend for 30 consecutive years since.
How long has IBM paid dividends?
Since at least 1970, the start of IBM's payment record at SmarterDividends, which holds 226 payments.
When do I need to buy IBM to get the dividend?
Before the ex-dividend date. Under the U.S. T+1 settlement cycle you must buy by the close on the last trading day before the ex-dividend date. Buying on the ex-dividend date or later means the seller gets that dividend.
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