Summary
International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) reported its first quarter 2012 financial results, showing modest revenue growth and a notable increase in profitability. Total revenue for the quarter was $24.67 billion, a slight increase of 0.3% from the prior year, or 1.0% adjusted for currency. Net income rose by 7.1% to $3.07 billion, leading to a diluted earnings per share of $2.61, up 13.0% from the prior year. The company highlighted strong performance in its growth initiatives, including business analytics, cloud computing, and Smarter Planet solutions. Software revenue saw a 5.5% increase year-over-year, bolstered by key middleware offerings. Global Services also demonstrated resilience, with pre-tax income up 10.8% and margins expanding. However, Systems and Technology revenue experienced a decline, largely due to a strong comparison period in the prior year and expected product cycle shifts. IBM repurchased $3.02 billion of its common stock during the quarter and increased its quarterly dividend by 13% to $0.85 per share, underscoring its commitment to returning capital to shareholders. The company also completed five strategic acquisitions totaling $1.4 billion, primarily within its Software segment, aimed at enhancing its capabilities in key growth areas. IBM raised its full-year earnings per share outlook, reflecting confidence in its strategic direction and operational execution.
Financial Highlights
49 data points| Revenue | $24.67B |
| Cost of Revenue | $13.55B |
| Gross Profit | $11.12B |
| R&D Expenses | $1.60B |
| SG&A Expenses | $5.89B |
| Interest Expense | $110.00M |
| Net Income | $3.07B |
| EPS (Basic) | $2.65 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $2.61 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 1.16B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 1.17B |
Key Highlights
- 1Revenue increased slightly to $24.67 billion, up 0.3% year-over-year (1.0% adjusted for currency).
- 2Net income grew by 7.1% to $3.07 billion, with diluted EPS rising 13.0% to $2.61.
- 3Software segment revenue increased by 5.5% year-over-year, driven by strong performance in middleware.
- 4Global Services segment pre-tax income increased by 10.8%, with expanded margins.
- 5Systems and Technology segment revenue declined by 6.7%, impacted by prior year strength and product cycles.
- 6The company repurchased $3.02 billion of its stock and increased its quarterly dividend by 13% to $0.85 per share.
- 7Five strategic acquisitions were completed for $1.4 billion, primarily to bolster the Software segment.