Meta Platforms, Inc. R&D Expense 2010-2025 | META
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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 Meta Platforms, Inc.'s current r&d expense?
Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) annual r&d expense for 2025 was $57.37B, a 30.77% increase from 2024. Meta Platforms, Inc. r&d expense for the quarter ending December 31, 2025 was $17.14B.
What was Meta Platforms, Inc.'s r&d expense in 2024?
Meta Platforms, Inc. annual r&d expense for 2024 was $43.87B, a 14.01% increase from 2023.
What was Meta Platforms, Inc.'s r&d expense in 2023?
Meta Platforms, Inc. annual r&d expense for 2023 was $38.48B, a 8.90% increase from 2022.
What is Meta Platforms, Inc.'s 5-year r&d expense CAGR?
Meta Platforms, Inc. r&d expense grew at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.47% from FY2020 to FY2025, going from $18.45B to $57.37B over 5 years.
R&D Expense History
Year-over-year comparison from 10-K annual reports
Key Statistics
Trend Direction
Growing
CAGR+25.5%
FY2020
$18.45B
→
FY2025
$57.37B
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R&D Expense History
| Period | Value | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $57.37B | +30.8% | 10-K |
| FY2024 | $43.87B | +14.0% | 10-K |
| FY2023 | $38.48B | +8.9% | 10-K |
| FY2022 | $35.34B | +43.3% | 10-K |
| FY2021 | $24.66B | +33.7% | 10-K |
| FY2020 | $18.45B | +35.6% | 10-K |
| FY2019 | $13.60B | +32.4% | 10-K |
| FY2018 | $10.27B | +32.5% | 10-K |
| FY2017 | $7.75B | +31.0% | 10-K |
| FY2016 | $5.92B | +22.9% | 10-K |
| FY2015 | $4.82B | +80.6% | 10-K |
| FY2014 | $2.67B | +88.4% | 10-K |
| FY2013 | $1.42B | +1.1% | 10-K |
| FY2012 | $1.40B | +260.6% | 10-K |
| FY2011 | $388.0M | +169.4% | 10-K |
| FY2010 | $144.0M | - | 10-K |
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