General Dynamics annual r&d spending
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General Dynamics R&D Spending Growth & History (GD)
General Dynamics's r&d spending was $1.61B for fiscal 2012.
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| Fiscal year | Period ended | R&D spending | Change | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2012-12-31 | $1.61B | $68.0M | +4.42% |
| 2011 | 2011-12-31 | $1.54B | $335.0M | +27.82% |
| 2010 | 2010-12-31 | $1.20B | $279.0M | +30.16% |
| 2009 | 2009-12-31 | $925.0M | $239.0M | +34.84% |
| 2008 | 2008-12-31 | $686.0M | — | — |
General Dynamics r&d spending trends
Between the periods ended 2008-12-31 and 2012-12-31, General Dynamics's r&d spending increased from $686.0M to $1.61B, a change of $921.0M.
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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