Company / R&D Expense
Salesforce R&D Expense History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest R&D Expense
$6.0B
FY2025
5-year range
$1.9B / $6.0B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+9.1%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#10 of 263
Information Technology
What the data says
Among 263 Information Technology companies, Salesforce is in the top 4% for r&d expense. R&D Expense has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $1.2B in FY2016 to $6.0B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$6.0B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +10.7%. Top quartile in the Information Technology sector.
Improved from $4.9B to $6.0B over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
R&D Expense over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +5.8%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +10.7%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+546.5% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +10.7%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, r&d expense increased 9.1% year-over-year.
- Ranks #10 out of 263 companies in the Information Technology sector.
- Lowest r&d expense in the period was in FY2016.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 (strong financial health signals)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | R&D ExpenseValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $6.0B | +9.1% |
| FY2024 | $5.5B | +12.0% |
| FY2023 | $4.9B | -2.9% |
| FY2022 | $5.1B | +168.0% |
| FY2021 | $1.9B | -47.6% |
| FY2020 | $3.6B | +30.1% |
| FY2019 | $2.8B | +46.7% |
| FY2018 | $1.9B | +21.4% |
| FY2017 | $1.6B | +28.6% |
| FY2016 | $1.2B | +27.7% |
As of FY2025 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jun 30, 2026