Operating Expenses

R&D

Corning R&D increased by 1.4% to $284.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 3.3%, from $275.00M to $284.00M. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), R&D shows relatively stable performance with a 2.0% 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

16 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value$261.75M$261.75M$261.75M$261.75M$269.00M$269.00M$269.00M$269.00M$258.00M$262.00M$294.00M$275.00M$270.00M$276.00M$280.00M$284.00M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+2.8%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%-4.1%+1.6%+12.2%-6.5%-1.8%+2.2%+1.4%+1.4%
YoY Change+2.8%+2.8%+2.8%+2.8%-4.1%-2.6%+9.3%+2.2%+4.7%+5.3%-4.8%+3.3%
Range$258.00M$294.00M
CAGR+2.2%
Avg YoY Growth+2.0%
Median YoY Growth+2.8%
Current Streak3 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Corning's r&d?
Corning (GLW) reported r&d of $284.00M in Q4 2025.
How has Corning's r&d changed year-over-year?
Corning's r&d increased by 3.3% year-over-year, from $275.00M to $284.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Corning's r&d?
Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Corning's r&d has grown at a 2.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.05B to $1.11B.
What does r&d mean?
The money spent on creating new technology and improving existing products.

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