Zoom Video Communications, Inc. R&D increased by 6.1% to $222.92M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 2.7%, from $217.12M to $222.92M. Over 4 years (FY 2022 to FY 2026), R&D shows an upward trend with a 23.5% 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:
research_and_developmentHistorical Data
20 periods
| Q1 '21 | Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $65.18M | $82.31M | $98.51M | $117.00M | $144.29M | $172.56M | $195.95M | $261.26M | $209.27M | $191.80M | $196.83M | $205.28M | $205.56M | $206.76M | $222.98M | $217.12M | $205.42M | $206.45M | $210.10M | $222.92M |
| QoQ Change | — | +26.3% | +19.7% | +18.8% | +23.3% | +19.6% | +13.5% | +33.3% | -19.9% | -8.3% | +2.6% | +4.3% | +0.1% | +0.6% | +7.8% | -2.6% | -5.4% | +0.5% | +1.8% | +6.1% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +121.4% | +109.6% | +98.9% | +123.3% | +45.0% | +11.1% | +0.5% | -21.4% | -1.8% | +7.8% | +13.3% | +5.8% | -0.1% | -0.1% | -5.8% | +2.7% |
Range$65.18M – $261.26M
CAGR+29.5%
Avg YoY Growth+31.9%
Median YoY Growth+6.8%
Current Streak3 quarters growth
R&D at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Zoom Video Communications, Inc.'s r&d?
- Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (ZM) reported r&d of $222.92M in Q4 2025.
- How has Zoom Video Communications, Inc.'s r&d changed year-over-year?
- Zoom Video Communications, Inc.'s r&d increased by 2.7% year-over-year, from $217.12M to $222.92M.
- What is the long-term trend for Zoom Video Communications, Inc.'s r&d?
- Over 4 years (2022 to 2026), Zoom Video Communications, Inc.'s r&d has grown at a 23.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $362.99M to $844.88M.
- What does r&d mean?
- The money spent on creating new technology and improving existing products.