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Salesforce, Inc. R&D Expense 2008-2026 | CRM

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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 2025 was $5.49B, a 11.96% increase from 2024. Salesforce, Inc. r&d expense for the quarter ending October 31, 2025 was $1.43B.

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 was Salesforce, Inc.'s r&d expense in 2023?

Salesforce, Inc. annual r&d expense for 2023 was $5.05B, a 13.21% increase from 2022.

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 14.71% from FY2020 to FY2025, going from $2.77B to $5.49B over 5 years.

R&D Expense History

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

Key Statistics
Trend Direction
Stable
CAGR+14.7%
FY2020
$2.77B
FY2025
$5.49B
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R&D Expense History
PeriodValueChangeSource
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
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