Company / R&D per Share
Alphabet Inc. R&D per Share History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest R&D per Share
$5.00
FY2025
5-year range
$2.98 / $46.74
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+26.4%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#3 of 26
Communication Services
What the data says
Alphabet Inc.'s r&d per share of $5.00 is higher than 88% of companies in the Communication Services sector (FY2025). R&D per Share has increased for 3 consecutive years, from $2.98 in FY2022 to $5.00 in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
5.00 in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -34.0%. Ranks 3rd among 26 companies in Communication Services.
Improved from $3.54 to $5.00 over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
R&D per Share over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +18.8%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -34.0%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+100.9% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Alphabet Inc.'s r&d per share has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, r&d per share increased 26.4% year-over-year.
- Ranks #3 out of 26 companies in the Communication Services sector.
- Peak r&d per share was recorded in FY2021.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Strong profit margin: 32.2%
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 38.2%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | R&D per ShareValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $5.00 | +26.4% |
| FY2024 | $3.96 | +12.0% |
| FY2023 | $3.54 | +18.5% |
| FY2022 | $2.98 | -93.6% |
| FY2021 | $46.74 | +16.7% |
| FY2020 | $40.06 | +7.1% |
| FY2019 | $37.41 | +21.3% |
| FY2018 | $30.83 | +28.2% |
| FY2017 | $24.05 | +18.5% |
| FY2016 | $20.29 | +12.4% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K Annual Filings · Updated Feb 28, 2026