Dorman Products annual r&d spending
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Dorman Products R&D Spending Growth & History (DORM)
Dorman Products's r&d spending was $16.8M for fiscal 2015.
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| Fiscal year | Period ended | R&D spending | Change | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2015-12-26 | $16.8M | $1.0M | +6.33% |
| 2014 | 2014-12-27 | $15.8M | $2.4M | +17.91% |
| 2013 | 2013-12-28 | $13.4M | $2.9M | +27.62% |
| 2012 | 2012-12-29 | $10.5M | $1.9M | +22.09% |
| 2011 | 2011-12-31 | $8.6M | $4.0M | +86.96% |
| 2010 | 2010-12-25 | $4.6M | — | — |
Dorman Products r&d spending trends
Over the last five fiscal years, Dorman Products's r&d spending increased from $4.6M to $16.8M, a change of $12.2M.
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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