Company / R&D Expense
Broadcom R&D Expense History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest R&D Expense
$11.0B
FY2025
5-year range
$4.7B / $11.0B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+17.9%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#4 of 264
Information Technology
What the data says
Among 264 Information Technology companies, Broadcom is in the top 2% for r&d expense. R&D Expense has increased for 4 consecutive years, from $4.7B in FY2021 to $11.0B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$11.0B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +17.2%. Top quartile in the Information Technology sector.
Improved from $5.3B to $11.0B over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
R&D Expense over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +30.2%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +17.2%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 2% in Information TechnologyTop 2% of 264This company $11.0B Sector average $924.6M
▼
+1087.2% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Broadcom's r&d expense has grown for 4 consecutive years.
- 5-year CAGR of +17.2%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, r&d expense increased 17.9% year-over-year.
- Ranks #4 out of 264 companies in the Information Technology sector.
Annual data
| Year | R&D ExpenseValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $11.0B | +17.9% |
| FY2024 | $9.3B | +77.2% |
| FY2023 | $5.3B | +5.7% |
| FY2022 | $5.0B | +5.8% |
| FY2021 | $4.7B | -5.5% |
| FY2020 | $5.0B | +5.8% |
| FY2019 | $4.7B | +24.6% |
| FY2018 | $3.8B | +14.1% |
| FY2017 | $3.3B | +23.5% |
| FY2016 | $2.7B | - |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026