10-QPeriod: Q1 FY2012

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP Quarterly Report for Q1 Ended Mar 31, 2012

Filed April 24, 2012For Securities:IBM

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
Beta

Revenue

$24.67B

45.1% Gross Margin

Net Income

$3.07B

12.4% Net Margin

EPS (Diluted)

$2.61

Total Assets

$115.35B

Cash & Equivalents

$11.84B

Free Cash Flow

$3.35B

Financial Statements
Beta
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

IBM reported total revenue of $24.67 billion for the first quarter of 2012, representing a modest increase of 0.3% compared to the same period in the prior year. When adjusted for currency fluctuations, the revenue growth was 1.0%.

Profitability saw a significant improvement. Net income increased by 7.1% to $3.07 billion, and diluted earnings per share rose by 13.0% to $2.61 compared to the first quarter of 2011. This was supported by margin expansion across key segments.

The Software segment was a strong performer, with revenue up 5.5% year-over-year, driven by middleware growth. Global Services also showed resilience, with pre-tax income increasing by 10.8% and margins expanding. The Systems and Technology segment experienced a revenue decline of 6.7%, attributed to strong prior-year comparisons and expected shifts in product cycles.

IBM demonstrated a commitment to shareholder returns by repurchasing $3.02 billion of its common stock and increasing its quarterly dividend by 13% to $0.85 per share. Strategically, the company completed five acquisitions totaling $1.4 billion, primarily to enhance its Software segment's capabilities in growth areas.