Lear annual r&d spending
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Lear R&D Spending Growth & History (LEA)
Lear's r&d spending was $151.2M for fiscal 2019.
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| Fiscal year | Period ended | R&D spending | Change | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2019-12-31 | $151.2M | −$2.3M | −1.50% |
| 2018 | 2018-12-31 | $153.5M | $5.6M | +3.79% |
| 2017 | 2017-12-31 | $147.9M | $4.2M | +2.92% |
| 2016 | 2016-12-31 | $143.7M | $16.9M | +13.33% |
| 2015 | 2015-12-31 | $126.8M | $24.8M | +24.31% |
| 2014 | 2014-12-31 | $102.0M | −$6.4M | −5.90% |
| 2013 | 2013-12-31 | $108.4M | $4.1M | +3.93% |
| 2012 | 2012-12-31 | $104.3M | −$6.4M | −5.78% |
| 2011 | 2011-12-31 | $110.7M | $29.3M | +36.00% |
| 2010 | 2010-12-31 | $81.4M | — | — |
Lear r&d spending trends
Over the last five fiscal years, Lear's r&d spending increased from $102.0M to $151.2M, a change of $49.2M.
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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