Company / R&D Expense
INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS & SUPPORT INC R&D Expense History
FY2011-FY2018 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest R&D Expense
$4.9M
FY2018
5-year range
$2.6M / $4.9M
FY2014-FY2018
Trend
+80.1%
vs FY2017
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What the data says
R&D Expense has increased for 3 consecutive years, from $3M in FY2015 to $5M in FY2018.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$5M in FY2018 with a 5-year CAGR of -2.4%.
Improved from $3M to $5M over the past 2 years.
R&D Expense over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +23.6%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -2.4%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Key checks
Key Insights
- INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS & SUPPORT INC's r&d expense has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- 5-year CAGR of -2.4%, indicating a declining trend.
- In FY2018, r&d expense increased 80.1% year-over-year.
- Peak r&d expense was recorded in FY2013.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 4.31 (safe zone, above 2.9 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | R&D ExpenseValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2018 | $4.9M | +80.1% |
| FY2017 | $2.7M | +3.3% |
| FY2016 | $2.6M | +1.6% |
| FY2015 | $2.6M | -4.3% |
| FY2014 | $2.7M | -51.0% |
| FY2013 | $5.5M | +5.1% |
| FY2012 | $5.2M | -1.5% |
| FY2011 | $5.3M | - |
As of FY2018 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 24, 2026