What could your IBM investment become?
IBM (IBM) trades at around $305.63 and pays a 4% dividend yield. Use the calculator below to see how an investment could grow over the next 5, 10, and 20 years.
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Is IBM a dividend stock?
Yes — IBM (IBM) pays a dividend yield of 4%, paid quarterly. It pays out about 55% of its earnings as dividends — a balance between rewarding shareholders and reinvesting in the business. IBM is also a dividend aristocrat — a company with a long track record of raising its dividend year after year.
IBM pays dividends quarterly, so investors receive income quarterly.
What sector is IBM in?
IBM (IBM) is part of the Technology sector. Technology companies build the software, hardware, and online services that power modern life. The sector is known for faster growth and bigger price swings than the market average. IBM trades at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of around 22, which reflects how much investors are currently willing to pay for each dollar of the company's earnings.
💡 Corporate IT, AI and cloud. An old lady with a steady payout.
⚡ Holds more US patents than anyone else.
How is this projection calculated?
The calculator above assumes a 6% average annual return — roughly in line with long-term stock-market averages — and compounds your investment year by year. Dividend income is estimated from IBM's current 4% yield. These are educational projections based on historical averages. Actual returns may vary, and your capital is at risk.
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