Company / R&D Expense
BUTLER NATIONAL CORP R&D Expense History
FY2012-FY2018 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest R&D Expense
$1.9M
FY2018
5-year range
$1.5M / $2.0M
FY2014-FY2018
Trend
+7.1%
vs FY2017
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What the data says
Improved from $1M to $2M over the past 2 years.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$2M in FY2018 with a 5-year CAGR of +1.4%.
Improved from $1M to $2M over the past 2 years.
R&D Expense over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +0.9%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +1.4%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +1.4%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2018, r&d expense increased 7.1% year-over-year.
- Peak r&d expense was recorded in FY2014.
- Lowest r&d expense in the period was in FY2016.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | R&D ExpenseValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2018 | $1.9M | +7.1% |
| FY2017 | $1.8M | +19.2% |
| FY2016 | $1.5M | -19.5% |
| FY2015 | $1.8M | -10.3% |
| FY2014 | $2.0M | +16.0% |
| FY2013 | $1.8M | +0.6% |
| FY2012 | $1.8M | - |
As of FY2018 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 29, 2026