Operating Expenses

R&D

Schering-Plough R&D increased by 41.1% to $8.54M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 41.1%, from $6.05M to $8.54M.

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_development

Historical Data

6 periods
 Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q1 '26
Value$5.00M$5.00M$5.00M$5.00M$6.05M$8.54M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+21.1%+41.1%
YoY Change+21.1%+41.1%
Range$5.00M$8.54M
CAGR+53.6%
Avg YoY Growth+31.1%
Median YoY Growth+31.1%
Current Streak5+ quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Schering-Plough's r&d?
Schering-Plough (SGP) reported r&d of $8.54M in Q1 2026.
How has Schering-Plough's r&d changed year-over-year?
Schering-Plough's r&d increased by 41.1% year-over-year, from $6.05M to $8.54M.
What does r&d mean?
The money spent on creating new products or improving existing ones to drive future growth.