Operating Expenses

R&D

Honeywell International R&D increased by 24.6% to $492.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 18.3%, from $416.00M to $492.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), R&D shows an upward trend with a 7.6% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryGrowth
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2021
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 23, 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$333.25M$333.25M$333.25M$350.00M$386.00M$387.00M$355.00M$357.00M$375.00M$364.00M$279.00M$360.00M$382.00M$368.00M$344.00M$416.00M$481.00M$497.00M$395.00M$492.00M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+5.0%+10.3%+0.3%-8.3%+0.6%+5.0%-2.9%-23.4%+29.0%+6.1%-3.7%-6.5%+20.9%+15.6%+3.3%-20.5%+24.6%
YoY Change+15.8%+16.1%+6.5%+2.0%-2.8%-5.9%-21.4%+0.8%+1.9%+1.1%+23.3%+15.6%+25.9%+35.1%+14.8%+18.3%
Range$279.00M$497.00M
CAGR+8.5%
Avg YoY Growth+9.2%
Median YoY Growth+10.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Honeywell International's r&d?
Honeywell International (HON) reported r&d of $492.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Honeywell International's r&d changed year-over-year?
Honeywell International's r&d increased by 18.3% year-over-year, from $416.00M to $492.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Honeywell International's r&d?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Honeywell International's r&d has grown at a 7.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.33B to $1.79B.
What does r&d mean?
The money spent on creating new products or improving existing ones to drive future growth.