Operating Expenses

R&D

Howmet Aerospace R&D remained flat by 0.0% to $10.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 42.9%, from $7.00M to $10.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), R&D shows an upward trend with a 21.5% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryGrowth
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025

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: is_research_and_development

Historical Data

19 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value$4.00M$4.00M$4.00M$7.00M$9.00M$7.00M$9.00M$9.00M$9.00M$9.00M$9.00M$10.00M$7.00M$9.00M$7.00M$8.00M$9.00M$10.00M$10.00M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+75.0%+28.6%-22.2%+28.6%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+11.1%-30.0%+28.6%-22.2%+14.3%+12.5%+11.1%+0.0%
YoY Change+125.0%+75.0%+125.0%+28.6%+0.0%+28.6%+0.0%+11.1%-22.2%+0.0%-22.2%-20.0%+28.6%+11.1%+42.9%
Range$4.00M$10.00M
CAGR+22.6%
Avg YoY Growth+27.4%
Median YoY Growth+11.1%
Current Streak4 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Howmet Aerospace's r&d?
Howmet Aerospace (HWM) reported r&d of $10.00M in Q4 2025.
How has Howmet Aerospace's r&d changed year-over-year?
Howmet Aerospace's r&d increased by 42.9% year-over-year, from $7.00M to $10.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Howmet Aerospace's r&d?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Howmet Aerospace's r&d has grown at a 21.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $17.00M to $37.00M.
What does r&d mean?
The money spent on creating new technology and improving existing products.