Linde R&D decreased by 2.8% to $35.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 10.3%, from $39.00M to $35.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), R&D shows relatively stable performance with a 0.7% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryGrowth
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2007
Last reportedQ3 2025

How to read this metric

High spending signals a focus on long-term innovation, though it reduces current-period net income.

Detailed definition

Expenses related to the innovation, design, and improvement of products and services. In the technology sector, this rep...

Peer comparison

Big Tech firms often reinvest a significant percentage of revenue into R&D to maintain market leadership.

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$34.00M$36.00M$38.00M$35.00M$37.00M$35.00M$36.00M$36.00M$35.00M$36.00M$39.00M$38.00M$36.00M$37.00M$39.00M$38.00M$38.00M$36.00M$35.00M
QoQ Change+5.9%+5.6%-7.9%+5.7%-5.4%+2.9%+0.0%-2.8%+2.9%+8.3%-2.6%-5.3%+2.8%+5.4%-2.6%+0.0%-5.3%-2.8%
YoY Change+8.8%-2.8%-5.3%+2.9%-5.4%+2.9%+8.3%+5.6%+2.9%+2.8%+0.0%+0.0%+5.6%-2.7%-10.3%
Range$34.00M$39.00M
CAGR+0.6%
Avg YoY Growth+0.9%
Median YoY Growth+2.8%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Linde's r&d?
Linde (LIN) reported r&d of $35.00M in Q4 2025.
How has Linde's r&d changed year-over-year?
Linde's r&d decreased by 10.3% year-over-year, from $39.00M to $35.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Linde's r&d?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Linde's r&d has grown at a 0.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $143.00M to $147.00M.
What does r&d mean?
Money spent on developing new products and improving existing ones.

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