Ford Motor Company R&D remained flat by 0.0% to $2.35B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 17.5%, from $2.00B to $2.35B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), R&D shows an upward trend with a 5.5% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryGrowth
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026
How to read this metric
High spending signals a commitment to future growth and innovation, though it reduces current period earnings.
Detailed definition
Expenses related to the development of new products, services, and technologies, as well as the improvement of existing...
Peer comparison
Tech leaders often spend a significant percentage of revenue on R&D to prevent disruption by competitors.
Metric ID:
research_and_developmentHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $7.60B | $7.80B | $8.20B | $8.00B | $9.40B |
| YoY Change | — | +2.6% | +5.1% | -2.4% | +17.5% |
Range$7.60B – $9.40B
CAGR+5.5%
Avg YoY Growth+5.7%
Median YoY Growth+3.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ford Motor Company's r&d?
- Ford Motor Company (F) reported r&d of $2.35B in Q4 2025.
- How has Ford Motor Company's r&d changed year-over-year?
- Ford Motor Company's r&d increased by 17.5% year-over-year, from $2.00B to $2.35B.
- What is the long-term trend for Ford Motor Company's r&d?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Ford Motor Company's r&d has grown at a 5.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $7.60B to $9.40B.
- What does r&d mean?
- The money spent on creating new technology and improving existing products.