Company / R&D Expense
Pegasystems R&D Expense History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest R&D Expense
$312.7M
FY2025
5-year range
$205.2M / $312.7M
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+4.9%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#90 of 264
Information Technology
What the data says
At $313M, Pegasystems's r&d expense ranks #90 of 264 in the Information Technology sector. R&D Expense has increased for 6 consecutive years, from $163M in FY2019 to $313M in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$313M in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +11.5%.
Improved from $296M to $313M over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
R&D Expense over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +9.7%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +11.5%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
#90 of 264 in Information TechnologyTop 34% of 264This company $312.7M Sector average $924.6M
▼
-66.2% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Pegasystems's r&d expense has grown for 6 consecutive years.
- 5-year CAGR of +11.5%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, r&d expense increased 4.9% year-over-year.
- Ranks #90 out of 264 companies in the Information Technology sector.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 46.6%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | R&D ExpenseValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $312.7M | +4.9% |
| FY2024 | $298.1M | +0.9% |
| FY2023 | $295.5M | +24.7% |
| FY2022 | $237.0M | +15.5% |
| FY2021 | $205.2M | +12.9% |
| FY2020 | $181.7M | +11.6% |
| FY2019 | $162.9M | -10.4% |
| FY2018 | $181.7M | +11.6% |
| FY2017 | $162.9M | +11.9% |
| FY2016 | $145.5M | +15.2% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026