International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) Free Cash Flow (FCF): $11.57B
The free cash flow (FCF) for International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is $11.57B. It is below its 12-month average by 0.79% ($11.67B).
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FREE CASH FLOW (FCF)
$11.57B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG TTM
$11.67B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 3Y
$10.98B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 5Y
$11.49B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 10Y
$11.91B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 15Y
$12.62B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 20Y
$12.54B
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-0.79%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+5.42%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+0.78%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-2.84%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-8.28%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-7.67%
FCF Analysis
Free Cash Flow (TTM)
$11.57B
FCF Yield
4.95%
Price/FCF
20.2
Formula: FCF = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures
Why FCF matters:
- Shows actual cash available (not accounting earnings)
- Funds dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction
- Less susceptible to accounting manipulation than net income
- Key metric for DCF valuation models
International Business Machines Corporation Free Cash Flow (FCF) Formula & Definition
Free Cash Flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures. It's the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
International Business Machines Corporation Free Cash Flow (FCF) FAQ
- What is the free cash flow (FCF) for International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)?
- The free cash flow (FCF) for IBM stock is $11.57B.
- What is the TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)?
- The TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for IBM stock is $11.67B.
- What is the 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)?
- The 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for IBM stock is $10.98B.
- What is the 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)?
- The 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for IBM stock is $11.49B.
- What is the 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)?
- The 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for IBM stock is $11.91B.
- What is the 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)?
- The 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for IBM stock is $12.62B.
- What is the 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)?
- The 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for IBM stock is $12.54B.
International Business Machines Corporation Free Cash Flow (FCF) History
| DATE | FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $11.57B |
| 2024-12-31 | $11.76B |
| 2023-12-31 | $12.12B |
| 2022-12-31 | $8.46B |
| 2021-12-31 | $10.03B |
| 2020-12-31 | $14.97B |
| 2019-12-31 | $11.86B |
| 2018-12-31 | $11.28B |
| 2017-12-31 | $12.95B |
| 2016-12-31 | $12.93B |
| 2015-12-31 | $13.10B |
| 2014-12-31 | $12.69B |
| 2013-12-31 | $13.35B |
| 2012-12-31 | $14.87B |
| 2011-12-31 | $15.18B |
| 2010-12-31 | $14.79B |
| 2009-12-31 | $16.70B |
| 2008-12-31 | $13.93B |
| 2007-12-31 | $10.58B |
| 2006-12-31 | $9.85B |
| 2005-12-31 | $10.28B |
| 2004-12-31 | $10.29B |
| 2003-12-31 | $9.56B |
| 2002-12-31 | $8.44B |
| 2001-12-31 | $8.62B |
| 2000-12-31 | $3.09B |
| 1999-12-31 | $3.69B |
| 1998-12-31 | $2.50B |
| 1997-12-31 | $1.76B |
| 1996-12-31 | $4.10B |
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About International Business Machines Corporation
International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) delivers comprehensive technology solutions and services across the globe. The company's operations are structured into four primary segments: Software, Consulting, Infrastructure, and Financing. The Software division provides hybrid cloud platforms and a range of software offerings, including Red Hat's enterprise open-source solutions. It also develops software for business automation, AIOps and management, integration, and application servers, in addition to data and artificial intelligence tools. This segment further supplies security software and services for threat, data, and identity management, and offers critical transaction processing software that supports essential on-premise workloads for industries such as banking, airlines, and retail. The Consulting arm delivers business transformation services, which encompass strategy development, business process design and operational improvements, data and analytics insights, and system integration. It additionally provides technology consulting and specialized application and cloud platform services. IBM's Infrastructure segment offers both on-premises and cloud-based server and storage solutions, specifically tailored for clients' crucial and regulated operations. It also extends support and solutions for hybrid cloud infrastructure, alongside remanufacturing and remarketing services for used equipment. The Financing segment provides various financial services, such as leasing, installment payment plans, loan financing, and short-term working capital solutions. Originally established in 1911 as the Computing-Tabulating-Recording Co., the company is now known as International Business Machines Corporation and maintains its headquarters in Armonk, New York.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Information Technology Services
- CEO
- Arvind Krishna