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IBM said that in Q3 2025 it reported revenue of $16.3 billion, net income from continuing operations of $1.7 billion, and operating (non-GAAP) earnings of $2.5 billion, with diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $1.84 as reported and $2.65 on an operating (non-GAAP) basis.
Key points
AI summaryIBM said that in Q3 2025 it reported revenue of $16.3 billion, net income from continuing operations of $1.7 billion, and operating (non-GAAP) earnings of $2.5 billion, with diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $1.84 as reported and $2.65 on an operating (non-GAAP) basis.
IBM said total revenue for Q3 2025 increased 9.1% as reported and 7.3% adjusted for currency. By segment, Software increased 10.5%, Consulting increased 3.3% and Infrastructure increased 17.0%, the company said, citing early strength in its new IBM z17 as the driver of Infrastructure growth.
IBM said that in September 2024 the Qualified PPP irrevocably transferred to an insurer approximately $6 billion of defined benefit pension obligations, and in Q3 2024 the company recognized a pension settlement charge of $2.7 billion ($2.0 billion net of tax), with an impact of $2.18 per share.
The company reported cash provided by operating activities of $3.1 billion, free cash flow of $2.4 billion, and dividends of $1.6 billion for Q3 2025. As of September 30, 2025, debt was $63.1 billion, an increase of $8.1 billion from December 31, 2024.
Key figures
Quarter ended September 30, 2025
- Revenue
- $16.3B
- Net income
- $1.7B
- EPS
- $1.84
- Gross profit
- $9.4B
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Q3 2025 Revenue, Earnings and Earnings Per Share
IBM said that in Q3 2025 it reported revenue of $16.3 billion, net income from continuing operations of $1.7 billion, and operating (non-GAAP) earnings of $2.5 billion, with diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $1.84 as reported and $2.65 on an operating (non-GAAP) basis.
Source · Based on the MD&A text of the filing
Q3 Segment Revenue Changes
IBM said total revenue for Q3 2025 increased 9.1% as reported and 7.3% adjusted for currency. By segment, Software increased 10.5%, Consulting increased 3.3% and Infrastructure increased 17.0%, the company said, citing early strength in its new IBM z17 as the driver of Infrastructure growth.
Source · Based on the MD&A text of the filing
Prior-Year Q3 Pension Settlement Charge Impact
IBM said that in September 2024 the Qualified PPP irrevocably transferred to an insurer approximately $6 billion of defined benefit pension obligations, and in Q3 2024 the company recognized a pension settlement charge of $2.7 billion ($2.0 billion net of tax), with an impact of $2.18 per share.
Source · Based on the MD&A text of the filing
Q3 Cash Flow and 9-Month Debt Increase
The company reported cash provided by operating activities of $3.1 billion, free cash flow of $2.4 billion, and dividends of $1.6 billion for Q3 2025. As of September 30, 2025, debt was $63.1 billion, an increase of $8.1 billion from December 31, 2024.
Source · Based on the MD&A text of the filing
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