Thermo Fisher Scientific R&D remained flat by 0.0% to $349.25M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 6.6%, from $374.00M to $349.25M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), R&D shows relatively stable performance with a -0.2% 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$343.00M$351.00M$392.00M$364.00M$365.00M$351.00M$391.00M$346.00M$345.00M$319.00M$327.00M$331.00M$339.00M$346.00M$374.00M$349.25M$349.25M$349.25M$349.25M
QoQ Change+2.3%+11.7%-7.1%+0.3%-3.8%+11.4%-11.5%-0.3%-7.5%+2.5%+1.2%+2.4%+2.1%+8.1%-6.6%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%
YoY Change+6.4%+0.0%-0.3%-4.9%-5.5%-9.1%-16.4%-4.3%-1.7%+8.5%+14.4%+5.5%+3.0%+0.9%-6.6%
Range$319.00M$392.00M
CAGR+0.4%
Avg YoY Growth-0.7%
Median YoY Growth-0.3%
Current Streak3 quarters growth

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thermo Fisher Scientific's r&d?
Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) reported r&d of $349.25M in Q4 2025.
How has Thermo Fisher Scientific's r&d changed year-over-year?
Thermo Fisher Scientific's r&d decreased by 6.6% year-over-year, from $374.00M to $349.25M.
What is the long-term trend for Thermo Fisher Scientific's r&d?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Thermo Fisher Scientific's r&d has grown at a -0.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.41B to $1.40B.
What does r&d mean?
Money spent on developing new products and improving existing ones.

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