Freshpet annual r&d spending
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Freshpet R&D Spending Growth & History (FRPT)
Freshpet's r&d spending was $800,000 for fiscal 2020.
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| Fiscal year | Period ended | R&D spending | Change | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2020-12-31 | $800,000 | −$400,000 | −33.33% |
| 2019 | 2019-12-31 | $1.2M | $700,000 | +140.00% |
| 2018 | 2018-12-31 | $500,000 | $215,426 | +75.70% |
| 2017 | 2017-12-31 | $284,574 | −$185,576 | −39.47% |
| 2016 | 2016-12-31 | $470,150 | — | — |
Freshpet r&d spending trends
Between the periods ended 2016-12-31 and 2020-12-31, Freshpet's r&d spending increased from $470,150 to $800,000, a change of $329,850.
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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