International Business Machines Profit Margin

International Business Machines's profit margin stands at 15.99% as of September 2026. That compares with 12.09% in the prior-year period — up 32.2% year over year. That is below the Technology sector average of 38.05%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.

International Business Machines reported 15.99% in profit margin versus 12.09% a year earlier — a 32.2% year-over-year increase. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.

International Business Machines sits lower the Technology benchmark (38.05%) with a profit margin of 15.99%. That is roughly 58.0% below the sector mean. Peer context matters because what looks expensive or cheap in absolute terms can be normal for the sector.

A profit margin of 15.99% for International Business Machines means each unit of related capital or sales is generating that return rate. Higher is usually better for profitability metrics, but extremely high figures can reflect one-time items or thin equity bases. Review several years of data on this page before extrapolating.

The history chart shows how International Business Machines's profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places IBM next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.