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

Reports
Earnings & Results·Exhibits & Filings
Filing Date
Filed July 22, 2026
Period End
July 22, 2026
Security
IBM
In the record · 2016–202610-K1110-Q328-K210

IBM filed 11 annual reports (10-K), 32 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 210 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

  1. Leadership change8-K · Oct ’17Oct ’17
  2. Leadership change8-K · Nov ’19Nov ’19
  3. Deal closed8-K · Nov ’21Nov ’21
  4. Material agreement8-K · Jun ’25Jun ’25

01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed July 22, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

IBM reported second-quarter 2026 results (quarter ended June 30, 2026) with total revenue of $17.2 billiona, up 1% year over year (flat at constant currency terms is not stated; the release notes revenue growth of 1%), and GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations of $2.27, down 2% from $2.31.

Non-GAAP operating diluted EPS was $2.93b, up 5%. Results were pressured by revenue headwinds late in the quarter, GAAP pre-tax margin contraction to 14.4% (down 0.9 points), and a 42% decline in IBM Z. Growth was concentrated in Software (up 5%, with Data up 19% and Red Hat up 11%) and Distributed Infrastructure (up 37%), while Infrastructure overall fell 7% and Consulting was flat.

Management lowered its full-year 2026 revenue outlook to constant-currency growth of 4% to 5%, and now expects currency to be neutral to growth at current exchange rates. It reiterated that free cash flow should rise by about $1 billionc year over year and said it expects improved pre-tax income margin expansion for the full year, driven by productivity initiatives including AI-enabled software development, sales effectiveness, and supply chain optimization. The company also announced a go-to-market change to expand sales coverage and add forward-deployed engineers, and reaffirmed a quarterly dividend of $1.69 per share.

Cash generation improved in the first half, with operating cash flow of $7.8 billiond (up $1.7 billion) and free cash flow of $4.8 billion (flat). However, second-quarter free cash flow fell $0.3 billion to $2.5 billion, cash fell to $8.2 billion from $14.5 billion at year-end 2025 following $10.5 billion of acquisitions in 2026, and goodwill rose by about $6.9 billion.

Total debt rose to $62.0 billion. Investors should weigh the cut to the revenue outlook and the rise in acquisition-related spending and leverage against the reaffirmed cash flow target and dividend.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

  1. Q2 2026 total revenue of $17.2B, up 1% YoY; GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations of $2.27, down 2%; non-GAAP operating diluted EPS of $2.93, up 5%.
  2. Full-year 2026 constant-currency revenue growth guidance now 4% to 5%, a reduction tied to late-quarter revenue headwinds; currency expected to be neutral to growth at current FX rates.
  3. Free cash flow guidance reaffirmed at roughly $1 billion year-over-year increase; Q2 free cash flow was $2.5B (down $0.3B) and first-half free cash flow was $4.8B (flat).
  4. Software revenue rose 5% to $7.8B, led by Data (+19%) and Red Hat (+11%); Transaction Processing declined 8%.
  5. Infrastructure revenue fell 7% to $3.8B, with IBM Z down 42% offsetting Distributed Infrastructure growth of 37%; Power and Storage backlog is nearly $500M.
  6. GAAP pre-tax income margin declined to 14.4% from 15.3%, while management expects improved full-year pre-tax margin expansion through productivity actions.
  7. Cash fell to $8.2B from year-end 2025 after $10.5B of year-to-date acquisitions; total debt rose to $62.0B; quarterly dividend of $1.69 per share declared, extending a record of consecutive annual payments since 1916.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Why did IBM lower its revenue outlook?

    IBM cited revenue headwinds late in the second quarter. It now expects full-year constant-currency revenue growth of 4% to 5%, with currency expected to be neutral to growth at current exchange rates. The filing does not give a more detailed explanation of the shortfall.

  2. Is IBM still expected to hit its free cash flow target?

    Yes. Management continues to expect full-year 2026 free cash flow to increase by about $1 billion year over year. First-half free cash flow was $4.8 billion, flat year over year, so the target implies a stronger second half.

  3. How did IBM's profitability change?

    GAAP pre-tax margin fell to 14.4% from 15.3%, and GAAP diluted EPS declined 2% to $2.27. Non-GAAP operating EPS rose 5% to $2.93 and operating pre-tax margin rose 0.3 points to 19.2%, reflecting the exclusion of acquisition-related charges, which were $0.58 per share in the quarter.

  4. What is the balance sheet impact of IBM's acquisitions?

    IBM invested $10.5 billion in acquisitions in 2026. Cash, restricted cash and marketable securities fell $6.3 billion from year-end 2025 to $8.2 billion, goodwill rose to $74.6 billion, and total debt increased $0.7 billion to $62.0 billion.

  5. Is the dividend at risk?

    The board declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.69 per share, payable September 10, 2026, to holders of record on August 10, 2026. Dividends paid in the first half totaled $3.2 billion, and free cash flow covered that amount on a first-half basis at $4.8 billion.

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