MICROSOFT CORP R&D Expense 2008-2026 | MSFT
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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 MICROSOFT CORP's current r&d expense?
MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT) annual r&d expense for 2025 was $32.49B, a 10.09% increase from 2024. MICROSOFT CORP r&d expense for the quarter ending December 31, 2025 was $8.50B.
What was MICROSOFT CORP's r&d expense in 2024?
MICROSOFT CORP annual r&d expense for 2024 was $29.51B, a 8.51% increase from 2023.
What was MICROSOFT CORP's r&d expense in 2023?
MICROSOFT CORP annual r&d expense for 2023 was $27.20B, a 10.95% increase from 2022.
What is MICROSOFT CORP's 5-year r&d expense CAGR?
MICROSOFT CORP r&d expense grew at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.01% from FY2020 to FY2025, going from $19.27B to $32.49B over 5 years.
R&D Expense History
Year-over-year comparison from 10-K annual reports
Key Statistics
Trend Direction
Growing
CAGR+11.0%
FY2020
$19.27B
→
FY2025
$32.49B
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R&D Expense History
| Period | Value | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $32.49B | +10.1% | 10-K |
| FY2024 | $29.51B | +8.5% | 10-K |
| FY2023 | $27.20B | +10.9% | 10-K |
| FY2022 | $24.51B | +18.3% | 10-K |
| FY2021 | $20.72B | +7.5% | 10-K |
| FY2020 | $19.27B | +14.2% | 10-K |
| FY2019 | $16.88B | +14.6% | 10-K |
| FY2018 | $14.73B | +13.0% | 10-K |
| FY2017 | $13.04B | +8.8% | 10-K |
| FY2016 | $11.99B | -0.5% | 10-K |
| FY2015 | $12.05B | +5.8% | 10-K |
| FY2014 | $11.38B | +9.3% | 10-K |
| FY2013 | $10.41B | +6.1% | 10-K |
| FY2012 | $9.81B | +8.5% | 10-K |
| FY2011 | $9.04B | +3.8% | 10-K |
| FY2010 | $8.71B | -3.3% | 10-K |
| FY2009 | $9.01B | +10.4% | 10-K |
| FY2008 | $8.16B | - | 10-K |
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