Total Liabilities for IBM (IBM)
According to IBM's latest reported financial statements, the company's latest reported total liabilities is $123.17B USD. Total liabilities sum everything the company owes at the end of each reporting period — accounts payable, accrued expenses, debt, lease obligations, and other claims — as filed on the balance sheet. Compare with total assets and net assets for solvency context.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .

IBM
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Latest period
$123.17B
YoY change
+8.5%
5Y CAGR
-2.5%
Peak year (2020)
$135.25B
Latest annual
$119.14B
Total Liabilities history chart for IBM (IBM) from 1985 to 2025
Total Liabilities history table for IBM (IBM) from 1985 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Total Liabilities | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $119.14B | +8.5% | ||
| 2024 | $109.78B | -2.5% | ||
| 2023 | $112.63B | +7.0% | ||
| 2022 | $105.22B | -6.9% | ||
| 2021 | $113.00B | -16.4% | ||
| 2020 | $135.25B | +3.1% | ||
| 2019 | $131.20B | +23.2% | ||
| 2018 | $106.45B | -1.1% | ||
| 2017 | $107.63B | +8.6% | ||
| 2016 | $99.08B | +3.1% | ||
| 2015 | $96.07B | -9.0% | ||
| 2014 | $105.52B | +2.2% | ||
| 2013 | $103.29B | +3.1% | ||
| 2012 | $100.23B | +4.2% | ||
| 2011 | $96.20B | +6.6% | ||
| 2010 | $90.28B | +4.7% | ||
| 2009 | $86.27B | -10.2% | ||
| 2008 | $96.06B | +4.5% | ||
| 2007 | $91.96B | +23.1% | ||
| 2006 | $74.73B | +2.9% | ||
| 2005 | $72.65B | -8.5% | ||
| 2004 | $79.44B | +3.7% | ||
| 2003 | $76.59B | +3.9% | ||
| 2002 | $73.70B | +13.9% | ||
| 2001 | $64.70B | -4.5% | ||
| 2000 | $67.72B | +1.1% | ||
| 1999 | $66.98B | +0.5% | ||
| 1998 | $66.67B | +8.1% | ||
| 1997 | $61.68B | +3.7% | ||
| 1996 | $59.50B | +2.8% | ||
| 1995 | $57.87B | +0.3% | ||
| 1994 | $57.68B | -6.0% | ||
| 1993 | $61.38B | +3.9% | ||
| 1992 | $59.08B | +6.5% | ||
| 1991 | $55.47B | +24.0% | ||
| 1990 | $44.74B | +14.0% | ||
| 1989 | $39.23B | +17.0% | ||
| 1988 | $33.53B | +31.9% | ||
| 1987 | $25.43B | +8.5% | ||
| 1986 | $23.44B | +13.5% | ||
| 1985 | $20.64B | — |
Total Liabilities values are taken from IBM's reported balance sheets (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
2025's annual total liabilities for IBM (IBM) came in at $119.14B – grew 8.5% year-over-year.
Looking at the 2020–2025 (5 years) stretch, IBM total liabilities compounded at -2.5% per year, with a net decline across the window.
2020 marks the peak total liabilities at $135.25B, with the historical low of $20.64B recorded in 1985.
Within Technology, IBM (IBM) ranks 4th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for total liabilities is $69.66B.
IBM Total Liabilities by Year
IBM Total Liabilities 2025: $119.14B
IBM total liabilities in 2025 was $119.14B, grew 8.5% from 2024.
IBM Total Liabilities 2024: $109.78B
IBM total liabilities in 2024 was $109.78B, edged down 2.5% below 2023.
IBM Total Liabilities 2023: $112.63B
IBM total liabilities in 2023 was $112.63B, grew 7.0% from 2022.
IBM Total Liabilities 2022: $105.22B
IBM total liabilities in 2022 was $105.22B, declined 6.9% below 2021.
IBM Total Liabilities 2021: $113.00B
IBM total liabilities in 2021 was $113.00B.
See more financial history for IBM (IBM).
Sector peers — Total Liabilities
Companies in the same sector as IBM, ranked by their latest total liabilities.
| Company | Total Liabilities | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) | $2.47T | Technology |
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $285.51B | Technology |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $275.52B | Technology |
| Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) | $89.80B | Technology |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $49.51B | Technology |
| ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) | $30.94B | Technology |
| Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) | $28.63B | Technology |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) | $13.93B | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
What is IBM's total liabilities?
- Latest reported total liabilities for IBM (IBM) is $123.17B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has IBM total liabilities changed year-over-year?
- IBM (IBM) total liabilities changed +8.5% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of IBM total liabilities?
- IBM (IBM) total liabilities compound annual growth rate is -2.5% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did IBM total liabilities hit its highest annual value?
- IBM total liabilities reached its highest annual value of $135.25B in 2020.
What was IBM total liabilities in 2024?
- IBM (IBM) total liabilities in 2024 was $109.78B.
What was IBM total liabilities in 2025?
- IBM (IBM) total liabilities in 2025 was $119.14B.
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