Life Sciences Solutions — Research and development expenses
Business Segments · Research and development expensesThermo Fisher Scientific Life Sciences Solutions — Research and development expenses decreased by 3.5% to $136.00M in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 3.5%, from $141.00M to $136.00M. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryGrowth
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2023
Last reportedQ3 2025
Rolls up toR&D
How to read this metric
Higher spending indicates a commitment to innovation, which is vital for long-term growth in the life sciences sector.
Detailed definition
Expenditures dedicated to the discovery and development of new products, technologies, and scientific solutions within t...
Peer comparison
Benchmark for innovation-driven companies in the life sciences and technology sectors.
Metric ID:
tmo_segment_life_sciences_solutions_research_and_development_expensesHistorical Data
6 periods
| Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q3 '24 | Q3 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $139.50M | $139.50M | $139.50M | $139.50M | $141.00M | $136.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +1.1% | -3.5% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +1.1% | -3.5% |
Range$136.00M – $141.00M
CAGR-2.0%
Avg YoY Growth-1.2%
Median YoY Growth-1.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Thermo Fisher Scientific's life sciences solutions — research and development expenses?
- Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) reported life sciences solutions — research and development expenses of $136.00M in Q3 2025.
- How has Thermo Fisher Scientific's life sciences solutions — research and development expenses changed year-over-year?
- Thermo Fisher Scientific's life sciences solutions — research and development expenses decreased by 3.5% year-over-year, from $141.00M to $136.00M.
- What does life sciences solutions — research and development expenses mean?
- The amount spent on developing new products and scientific innovations within the segment.