Back to CRM

Salesforce, Inc. R&D Expense 2008-2027 | CRM

Beta

What is r&d expense?

Research and development expense represents the costs incurred in discovering and developing new products, processes, or technologies.

What is Salesforce, Inc.'s current r&d expense?

Salesforce, Inc. (CRM) annual r&d expense for 2026 was $5.99B, a 9.10% increase from 2025. Salesforce, Inc. r&d expense for the quarter ending April 30, 2026 was $1.63B.

What was Salesforce, Inc.'s r&d expense in 2025?

Salesforce, Inc. annual r&d expense for 2025 was $5.49B, a 11.96% increase from 2024.

What was Salesforce, Inc.'s r&d expense in 2024?

Salesforce, Inc. annual r&d expense for 2024 was $4.91B, a 2.95% decline from 2023.

What is Salesforce, Inc.'s 5-year r&d expense CAGR?

Salesforce, Inc. r&d expense grew at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.74% from FY2021 to FY2026, going from $3.60B to $5.99B over 5 years.

R&D Expense History

Year-over-year comparison from 10-K annual reports

Key Statistics
Trend Direction
Growing
CAGR+10.7%
FY2021
$3.60B
FY2026
$5.99B
08091011121314151617181920212223242526
5 years selected
R&D Expense History
PeriodValueChangeSource
FY2026$5.99B+9.1%10-K
FY2025$5.49B+12.0%10-K
FY2024$4.91B-2.9%10-K
FY2023$5.05B+13.2%10-K
FY2022$4.46B+24.1%10-K
FY2021$3.60B+30.1%10-K
FY2020$2.77B+46.7%10-K
FY2019$1.89B+21.4%10-K
FY2018$1.55B+28.6%10-K
FY2017$1.21B+27.7%10-K
FY2016$946.3M+19.3%10-K
FY2015$792.9M+27.1%10-K
FY2014$623.8M+45.2%10-K
FY2013$429.5M+45.4%10-K
FY2012$295.3M+57.2%10-K
FY2011$187.9M+42.4%10-K
FY2010$131.9M+32.5%10-K
FY2009$99.5M+56.0%10-K
FY2008$63.8M-10-K
Company: Salesforce, Inc.Ticker: CRMSector: TechnologyIndustry: Services-Prepackaged SoftwareView company profile →