Company / R&D Expense
NXP Semiconductors R&D Expense History
FY2017-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest R&D Expense
$2.4B
FY2025
5-year range
$1.9B / $2.4B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+0.6%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#18 of 264
Information Technology
What the data says
Among 264 Information Technology companies, NXP Semiconductors is in the top 7% for r&d expense. R&D Expense has fluctuated over the past 9 years, ranging from $1.6B in FY2017 to $2.4B in FY2023.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$2.4B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +6.5%. Top quartile in the Information Technology sector.
Declined from $2.4B to $2.4B over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
R&D Expense over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +3.2%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +6.5%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+155.2% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +6.5%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, r&d expense increased 0.6% year-over-year.
- Ranks #18 out of 264 companies in the Information Technology sector.
- Peak r&d expense was recorded in FY2023.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 1.14 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 20.6%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | R&D ExpenseValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $2.4B | +0.6% |
| FY2024 | $2.3B | -2.9% |
| FY2023 | $2.4B | +12.6% |
| FY2022 | $2.1B | +11.0% |
| FY2021 | $1.9B | +12.2% |
| FY2020 | $1.7B | +5.0% |
| FY2019 | $1.6B | -3.4% |
| FY2018 | $1.7B | +9.4% |
| FY2017 | $1.6B | - |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026