Business Segments · Research and Development, Significant Segment Expense
Reportable Segment — Research and Development, Significant Segment Expense
Adobe Reportable Segment — Research and Development, Significant Segment Expense increased by 6.6% to $834.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026
How to read this metric
Higher spending often signals a focus on long-term innovation and future product pipeline growth.
Detailed definition
This captures the expenditures dedicated to the innovation, design, and development of new products or the enhancement o...
Peer comparison
Standard R&D expense reporting found in most technology and software firms.
Metric ID:
adbe_segment_reportable_segment_research_and_development_significant_segment_expenseHistorical Data
2 periods
| Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | $782.00M | $834.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +6.6% |
| YoY Change | — | +6.6% |
Range$782.00M – $834.00M
Avg YoY Growth+6.6%
Median YoY Growth+6.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Adobe's reportable segment — research and development, significant segment expense?
- Adobe (ADBE) reported reportable segment — research and development, significant segment expense of $834.00M in Q4 2025.
- What does reportable segment — research and development, significant segment expense mean?
- The amount spent on developing new products and improving existing ones within a specific segment.