Salesforce, Inc. R&D Expense 2008-2027 | 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 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
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R&D Expense History
| Period | Value | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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