Operating Expenses

R&D

GE HealthCare Technologies R&D increased by 7.1% to $345.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 0.3%, from $344.00M to $345.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), R&D shows an upward trend with a 11.5% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryGrowth
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

Higher spending signals a commitment to innovation and future product launches, whereas significant cuts may indicate a shift toward short-term profitability.

Detailed definition

Research and development expenses represent the costs incurred to discover new products, improve existing technologies,...

Peer comparison

Highly comparable across pharmaceutical and medical device peers, where R&D intensity is a key metric for long-term valuation.

Metric ID: research_and_development

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$204.00M$204.00M$204.00M$238.00M$257.00M$260.00M$271.00M$270.00M$298.00M$322.00M$315.00M$324.00M$327.00M$316.00M$344.00M$344.00M$302.00M$292.00M$322.00M$345.00M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+16.7%+8.0%+1.2%+4.2%-0.4%+10.4%+8.1%-2.2%+2.9%+0.9%-3.4%+8.9%+0.0%-12.2%-3.3%+10.3%+7.1%
YoY Change+26.0%+27.5%+32.8%+13.4%+16.0%+23.8%+16.2%+20.0%+9.7%-1.9%+9.2%+6.2%-7.6%-7.6%-6.4%+0.3%
Range$204.00M$345.00M
CAGR+11.7%
Avg YoY Growth+11.1%
Median YoY Growth+11.6%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GE HealthCare Technologies's r&d?
GE HealthCare Technologies (GEHC) reported r&d of $345.00M in Q1 2026.
How has GE HealthCare Technologies's r&d changed year-over-year?
GE HealthCare Technologies's r&d increased by 0.3% year-over-year, from $344.00M to $345.00M.
What is the long-term trend for GE HealthCare Technologies's r&d?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), GE HealthCare Technologies's r&d has grown at a 11.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $816.00M to $1.26B.
What does r&d mean?
The money spent on creating new products or improving existing ones to drive future growth.