Zoom Video Communications, Inc. R&D increased by 6.1% to $222.92M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 2.7%, from $217.12M to $222.92M. Over 4 years (FY 2022 to FY 2026), R&D shows an upward trend with a 23.5% 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_developmentHistorical Data
20 periods
| Q1 '21 | Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $65.18M | $82.31M | $98.51M | $117.00M | $144.29M | $172.56M | $195.95M | $261.26M | $209.27M | $191.80M | $196.83M | $205.28M | $205.56M | $206.76M | $222.98M | $217.12M | $205.42M | $206.45M | $210.10M | $222.92M |
| QoQ Change | — | +26.3% | +19.7% | +18.8% | +23.3% | +19.6% | +13.5% | +33.3% | -19.9% | -8.3% | +2.6% | +4.3% | +0.1% | +0.6% | +7.8% | -2.6% | -5.4% | +0.5% | +1.8% | +6.1% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +121.4% | +109.6% | +98.9% | +123.3% | +45.0% | +11.1% | +0.5% | -21.4% | -1.8% | +7.8% | +13.3% | +5.8% | -0.1% | -0.1% | -5.8% | +2.7% |
Range$65.18M – $261.26M
CAGR+29.5%
Avg YoY Growth+31.9%
Median YoY Growth+6.8%
Current Streak3 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Zoom Video Communications, Inc.'s r&d?
- Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (ZM) reported r&d of $222.92M in Q4 2025.
- How has Zoom Video Communications, Inc.'s r&d changed year-over-year?
- Zoom Video Communications, Inc.'s r&d increased by 2.7% year-over-year, from $217.12M to $222.92M.
- What is the long-term trend for Zoom Video Communications, Inc.'s r&d?
- Over 4 years (2022 to 2026), Zoom Video Communications, Inc.'s r&d has grown at a 23.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $362.99M to $844.88M.
- What does r&d mean?
- The money spent on creating new products or improving existing ones to drive future growth.