IBM Dividend Calculator
Project dividend-reinvestment (DRIP) growth, income, and yield on cost for International Business Machines Corporation (IBM). Pre-filled with IBM’s current yield of about 2.98% (as of Oct 13, 2026) — edit the growth and tax assumptions to fit your plan.
IBM dividend: yield, amount & dates
Snapshot of International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) dividend data as of Oct 13, 2026. Figures change — verify the current numbers with your broker before investing.
IBM dividend income calculator
Pre-filled with IBM’s current yield of about 2.98%. See the income an amount of International Business Machines Corporation would pay, or how much you’d need for a target monthly income.
IBM dividend history by year
Per share, grouped by ex-dividend date. IBM sends the cash on the 10th of March, June, September and December.
| Year | Dividends per share | Change | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026through Aug 10, 2026 | $5.06 | — | 3 |
| 2025 | $6.71 | +0.6% | 4 |
| 2024 | $6.67 | +0.6% | 4 |
| 2023 | $6.63 | +0.6% | 4 |
| 2022 | $6.59 | +0.6% | 4 |
| 2021 | $6.55 | +0.6% | 4 |
| 2020 | $6.51 | +1.2% | 4 |
| 2019 | $6.43 | +3.5% | 4 |
| 2018 | $6.21 | +5.3% | 4 |
| 2017 | $5.90 | +7.3% | 4 |
| 2016 | $5.50 | +10.0% | 4 |
| 2015 | $5.00 | — | 4 |
IBM dividend 2026: a one-cent raise
On April 22, 2026, IBM raised its quarterly dividend from $1.68 to $1.69 a share. The yearly rate is now $6.76. IBM called it the 31st year in a row that it has raised the quarterly dividend, and it has paid a dividend every quarter since 1916.
Three 2026 payments have gone ex-dividend so far: one at $1.68 and two at $1.69, for $5.06 per share.
IBM dividend history: fast, then slow
IBM paid $5.00 per share in 2015 and $6.71 in 2025, about 3.0% more a year. Most of that growth came early. 2016 alone was 10.0% above 2015.
Since 2020 every raise has been a single cent a quarter, so the yearly total now grows by just 4 cents. 2025 was only 0.6% above 2024.
How safe is IBM’s dividend? The cash numbers
In 2025, IBM produced $14.7 billion of free cash flow and paid $6.26 billion in dividends, so the dividend took about 43% of that cash. For 2026, IBM said it expects free cash flow to rise by about $1 billion.
Those are IBM’s own figures and plans. They show the dividend was covered in 2025; they do not promise future raises.
Is IBM a Dividend Aristocrat?
Yes. IBM is in the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, a group that requires at least 25 straight years of raises. With 31 years, it is not yet a Dividend King, which takes 50.
IBM dividend pay dates and ex-dates
In 2026, IBM went ex-dividend on February 10, May 8 and August 10, and paid on March 10, June 10 and September 10. The record date is the same day as the ex-date. In 2025 the December payment went ex on November 10.
The December 2026 payment had not been declared as of October 13, 2026.
IBM dividend yield
On Oct 13, 2026, IBM yielded about 2.98%: $6.74 paid per share over the past year, with the stock near $226.17. At the $6.76 yearly rate, the yield is about 2.99%.
What IBM pays on 100 shares
At $1.69 a quarter, 100 IBM shares pay $169 each quarter and $676 a year. Income of $1,000 a month takes 1,776 IBM shares.
That many shares cost roughly $401,686 at a price near $226.17.
dividendhistory.org and digrin.com list all 51 IBM payments since 2014 with the same amounts; the last 20 also match stockanalysis.com. The 2026 raise and cash-flow numbers come from IBM’s SEC filings. Last checked Oct 13, 2026. Sources: SEC — IBM first-quarter 2026 results and dividend (Apr 22, 2026); SEC — IBM fourth-quarter 2025 results (Jan 28, 2026); dividendhistory.org — IBM payouts; digrin.com — IBM dividends. Not financial advice.
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IBM dividend snapshot
Held steadyAs of Oct 13, 2026, IBM yields about 2.98%, having distributed $6.74 per share over the trailing twelve months.
Its most recent payment was $1.69 per share, which went ex-dividend on Aug 10, 2026 and paid on Sep 10, 2026.
IBM has paid a steady $1.69 per share each quarter across the payments shown below.
Based on IBM’s published payment record as of Oct 13, 2026 — a description of what the dividend has done, not a rating or a forecast.
About IBM
IBM is a long-established technology company focused on hybrid cloud, software, consulting, and enterprise infrastructure. It is a Dividend Aristocrat with an above-average yield and a long record of annual dividend increases.
IBM is a dividend-growth stock from IBM that distributes quarterly. Because dividend investing is about both income and the growth of that income, the calculator above lets you model three things independently for IBM: the starting yield, how fast the dividend grows each year, and how fast the share price appreciates. That separation matters most for high-yield versus dividend-growth choices, where a lower starting yield that grows quickly can overtake a higher static yield over time.
How to use the IBM calculator
- Replace the pre-filled yield with IBM’s current dividend yield from your broker or the fund’s page.
- Set your initial investment and monthly contribution.
- Estimate the dividend growth rate and price growth rate. For a dividend-growth stock these can differ a lot — be realistic rather than optimistic.
- Choose your dividend tax rate and whether to reinvest (DRIP), then read the projected value, dividends received, and yield on cost.
The full math, including how the money-weighted return is computed, is on the methodology page.
IBM dividend FAQ
- Does IBM pay a dividend?
- Yes, every quarter. IBM says it has paid a quarterly dividend without a break since 1916.
- How much is IBM’s dividend per share?
- $1.69 per share each quarter since the June 2026 payment, or $6.76 a year. IBM paid $6.71 per share in 2025.
- When does IBM pay its next dividend?
- IBM’s most recent dividend had its ex-date on Aug 10, 2026, and the cash arrived Sep 10, 2026. Its pay dates fall on March 10, June 10, September 10 and December 10.
- Why are IBM’s dividend raises so small?
- IBM has not given a reason in its filings. The pattern is clear, though: each raise since 2020 has been one cent a quarter, about 0.6%.
- How does this IBM dividend calculator work?
- It runs a month-by-month projection: each month it adds your contribution, pays a dividend based on the yield, optionally reinvests it (DRIP), then applies price growth. The page loads pre-filled with IBM's current yield (about 2.98% as of Oct 13, 2026); adjust the dividend-growth, price-growth, and tax assumptions to fit your own outlook.
- What yield should I use for IBM?
- As of Oct 13, 2026, IBM's dividend yield was about 2.98% ($6.74 per share over the trailing year). Yields move with the share price, so use the current figure from your broker rather than a fixed number. Enter the trailing or forward yield, whichever you prefer to model.
- How often does IBM pay dividends, and when?
- International Business Machines Corporation pays a quarterly dividend; its most recent payment was $1.69 per share, ex-dividend Aug 10, 2026. This calculator compounds monthly and projects annual totals, so it works the same regardless of the payment schedule — the cadence just affects when cash actually lands in your account.
- Is the IBM projection a guarantee?
- No. It is an educational projection based on the assumptions you enter, held constant. Real dividends can rise, be cut, or stop, and prices fluctuate. Use it to compare scenarios, not to predict returns, and never rely on a single calculator for an investment decision.
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