Flex annual r&d spending
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Flex R&D Spending Growth & History (FLEX)
Flex's r&d spending was $78.2M for fiscal 2018.
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| Fiscal year | Period ended | R&D spending | Change | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2018-03-31 | $78.2M | $12.6M | +19.21% |
| 2017 | 2017-03-31 | $65.6M | $4.6M | +7.54% |
| 2016 | 2016-03-31 | $61.0M | $34.7M | +131.94% |
| 2015 | 2015-03-31 | $26.3M | −$3.7M | −12.33% |
| 2014 | 2014-03-31 | $30.0M | — | — |
| 2012 | 2012-03-31 | $78.9M | $32.4M | +69.68% |
| 2011 | 2011-03-31 | $46.5M | $33.2M | +249.62% |
| 2010 | 2010-03-31 | $13.3M | — | — |
Flex r&d spending trends
Between the periods ended 2010-03-31 and 2018-03-31, Flex's r&d spending increased from $13.3M to $78.2M, a change of $64.9M.
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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