STOCK DIVIDEND AND STOCK SPLIT
The most common method for companies to distribute wealth among shareholders is to pay dividends in the form of cash or stock. When a company has a low level of liquid cash on hand, stock dividends are typically issued in lieu of cash dividends. It is the board of directors that decides whether a dividend should be declared and in what form it should be distributed. Dividend yield is also a financial ratio that shows how much a company pays out in dividends on its shares each year, which is something investors look for in a stock.
Dividend Rate
Trailing Annual Dividend Rate
$6.64
Forward Annual Dividend Rate
$6.68
Yield
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
3.58%
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
2.32%
Dividend Date
Dividend Date
Dec 10, 2025
Ex-dividend Date
Nov 10, 2025
4.81 %
59.05
Dividend History
| Announced | Amount | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2025 | 1.68 | Nov 10, 2025 | Nov 10, 2025 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Jul 23, 2025 | 1.68 | Aug 08, 2025 | Aug 08, 2025 | Sep 10, 2025 |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 1.68 | May 09, 2025 | May 09, 2025 | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Jan 28, 2025 | 1.67 | Feb 10, 2025 | Feb 10, 2025 | Mar 10, 2025 |
| Oct 30, 2024 | 1.67 | Nov 12, 2024 | Nov 12, 2024 | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Jul 29, 2024 | 1.67 | Aug 09, 2024 | Aug 09, 2024 | Sep 10, 2024 |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 1.67 | May 09, 2024 | May 10, 2024 | Jun 10, 2024 |
| Jan 30, 2024 | 1.66 | Feb 08, 2024 | Feb 09, 2024 | Mar 09, 2024 |
| Oct 30, 2023 | 1.66 | Nov 09, 2023 | Nov 10, 2023 | Dec 09, 2023 |
| Jul 24, 2023 | 1.66 | Aug 09, 2023 | Aug 10, 2023 | Sep 09, 2023 |
| Apr 25, 2023 | 1.66 | May 09, 2023 | May 10, 2023 | Jun 10, 2023 |
| Jan 31, 2023 | 1.65 | Feb 09, 2023 | Feb 10, 2023 | Mar 10, 2023 |
| Oct 25, 2022 | 1.65 | Nov 09, 2022 | Nov 10, 2022 | Dec 10, 2022 |
| Jul 26, 2022 | 1.65 | Aug 09, 2022 | Aug 10, 2022 | Sep 10, 2022 |
| Jul 25, 2022 | 1.65 | Aug 09, 2022 | Aug 10, 2022 | Sep 10, 2022 |
| Apr 26, 2022 | 1.65 | May 09, 2022 | May 10, 2022 | Jun 10, 2022 |
| Feb 01, 2022 | 1.64 | Feb 10, 2022 | Feb 11, 2022 | Mar 10, 2022 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 1999 | 2:1 | +5.94% | 0 |
| May 28, 1997 | 2:1 | +3.01% | -2.49% |
| Jun 01, 1979 | 4:1 | +0.11% | -0.33% |
| May 29, 1973 | 5:4 | -1.53% | -1.40% |
| Apr 23, 1968 | 2:1 | 0 | 0 |
| May 18, 1966 | 3:2 | -0.72% | +0.58% |
| May 18, 1964 | 5:4 | +0.54% | +1.06% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) a dividend paying company?
In a company, dividends are a portion of profits paid out to shareholders - investors getting a little bit back on their investment. In particular, dividends benefit investors, especially income-seeking investors, because they provide mutual benefits both to companies and investors. Dividends are a strong indicator for a company's ability to produce profits consistently and reflect favorably on its management. International Business Machines Corporation is also among the companies that regularly pay dividends.
What is IBM's dividend yield?
Many factors affect dividend yields, including global market conditions, interest rates, and the financial status of an individual company.However, the average dividend yield for a good company is between 2% and 6%. IBM's annual dividend yield for the trailing 12 months is 3.58.
When did IBM last pay a dividend?
IBM last paid dividends on 2025-12-10, with the ex-dividend date being 2025-11-10.
When was the last time IBM stock split?
IBM stock split took place on 27-05-1999.
How did IBM's stock split work?
Its last split took place on May 27, 1999, when International Business Machines Corporation went through a 2:1 split leaving the shareholder with 2 share(s) who previously owned 1 IBM share(s).