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Acquired in-process research and development

Accenture Acquired in-process research and development remained flat by 0.0% to $204.33M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 29.0%, from $287.61M to $204.33M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Acquired in-process research and development shows a downward trend with a -7.5% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionInvesting
CategoryGrowth
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

High spending indicates a strong commitment to pipeline growth, though it carries significant execution and regulatory risk.

Detailed definition

Acquired In-Process Research and Development (IPR&D) represents the cash paid to acquire research projects that have not...

Peer comparison

A hallmark metric for pharmaceutical and biotech firms relying on external innovation.

Metric ID: cf_acquired_ipr_d

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$1.12B$1.12B$1.30B$1.15B$817.30M
YoY Change+0.4%+15.6%-11.4%-29.0%
Range$817.30M$1.30B
CAGR-7.5%
Avg YoY Growth-6.1%
Median YoY Growth-5.5%
Current Streak2 years decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Accenture's acquired in-process research and development?
Accenture (ACN) reported acquired in-process research and development of $204.33M in Q4 2025.
How has Accenture's acquired in-process research and development changed year-over-year?
Accenture's acquired in-process research and development decreased by 29.0% year-over-year, from $287.61M to $204.33M.
What is the long-term trend for Accenture's acquired in-process research and development?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Accenture's acquired in-process research and development has grown at a -7.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.12B to $817.30M.
What does acquired in-process research and development mean?
Cash spent to buy research and development projects from other companies.

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