Cae annual r&d spending
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Cae R&D Spending Growth & History (CAE)
Cae's r&d spending was $144.0M for fiscal 2026.
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| Fiscal year | Period ended | R&D spending | Change | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026-03-31 | $144.0M | $20.8M | +16.88% |
| 2025 | 2025-03-31 | $123.2M | −$26.6M | −17.76% |
| 2024 | 2024-03-31 | $149.8M | $20.8M | +16.12% |
| 2023 | 2023-03-31 | $129.0M | $8.2M | +6.79% |
| 2022 | 2022-03-31 | $120.8M | $16.1M | +15.38% |
| 2021 | 2021-03-31 | $104.7M | −$32.8M | −23.85% |
| 2020 | 2020-03-31 | $137.5M | $36.1M | +35.60% |
| 2019 | 2019-03-31 | $101.4M | −$13.5M | −11.75% |
| 2018 | 2018-03-31 | $114.9M | $3.9M | +3.51% |
| 2017 | 2017-03-31 | $111.0M | — | — |
Cae quarterly r&d spending
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Q1.27
| Fiscal quarter | Period ended | R&D spending | Change | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2027 | 2026-06-30 | $40.3M | $3.6M | +9.81% |
| Q4 2026 | 2026-03-31 | $44.3M | $22.9M | +107.01% |
| Q3 2026 | 2025-12-31 | $26.0M | — | — |
| Q2 2026 | 2025-09-30 | $37.0M | — | — |
| Q1 2026 | 2025-06-30 | $36.7M | — | — |
| Q4 2025 | 2025-03-31 | $21.4M | — | — |
Cae r&d spending trends
Over the last five fiscal years, Cae's r&d spending increased from $104.7M to $144.0M, a change of $39.3M. The latest reported quarter, Q1 2027, shows $40.3M.
About the metric
What research and development spending means
Research and development (R&D) spending covers the costs of creating and improving products, services, software, technologies, and processes. Higher R&D spending may support future innovation, but the amount alone does not show whether those investments will generate returns.
Calculation and source
SEC-reported R&D expense
TickerStat standardizes research and development expense reported in company SEC filings, including the software-specific US-GAAP R&D concept when it is the filer’s primary R&D expense line. It is historical company-reported spending, not an estimate or forecast. Fiscal periods can differ from calendar years, so exact period-end dates are included.
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