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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 22, 2026)

Filed April 22, 2026For Securities:IBM

Summary

International Business Machines Corp (IBM) filed an 8-K report on April 22, 2026, primarily to furnish its earnings press release for the period ended March 31, 2026. This release, attached as Exhibit 99.1, contains the company's consolidated financial statements and provides both GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures. IBM's management believes these non-GAAP measures offer valuable insights to investors beyond standard accounting principles, with reconciliations and rationales provided in Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 respectively. While the 8-K itself does not detail specific financial figures, it directs investors to the furnished press release for the quarter's performance. The filing serves as a notification mechanism for the release of this material financial information, emphasizing the availability of further details on IBM's investor relations website. Investors should review Exhibit 99.1 for the specific financial results and performance metrics.

Key Highlights

  • 1IBM filed an 8-K on April 22, 2026, to announce its financial results for the period ending March 31, 2026.
  • 2The filing includes IBM's earnings press release (Exhibit 99.1) with consolidated financial statements.
  • 3Both Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and non-GAAP financial measures are provided in the press release.
  • 4IBM management believes non-GAAP measures offer useful insights to investors.
  • 5Reconciliations between GAAP and non-GAAP measures are available in Exhibit 99.1.
  • 6The rationale for using non-GAAP measures is detailed in Exhibit 99.2.
  • 7The information furnished under Item 2.02 is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially furnish IBM's earnings press release from April 22, 2026, which contains the company's financial results for the period ended March 31, 2026. This includes consolidated financial statements and a discussion of financial performance.

The specific financial results, including both GAAP and non-GAAP figures for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, are detailed in the earnings press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. You can also find comprehensive information on IBM's investor relations website (www.ibm.com/investor/).

Non-GAAP financial measures are financial metrics that exclude certain items from GAAP-based financial measures. IBM provides these measures because management believes they offer a more meaningful view of the company's ongoing operational performance and trends, which can be useful for investors. Reconciliations and the management's rationale for their use are provided in Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2.

The information furnished under Item 2.02 of this 8-K, including the earnings press release and related exhibits, is being furnished and shall not be deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This distinction is important for legal and regulatory purposes.