Quarterhill annual r&d spending
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Quarterhill R&D Spending Growth & History (QTRHF)
Quarterhill's r&d spending was $3.6M for fiscal 2018.
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| Fiscal year | Period ended | R&D spending | Change | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2018-12-31 | $3.6M | $316,000 | +9.71% |
| 2017 | 2017-12-31 | $3.3M | — | — |
| 2015 | 2015-12-31 | $2.4M | $14,000 | +0.58% |
| 2014 | 2014-12-31 | $2.4M | −$442,000 | −15.47% |
| 2013 | 2013-12-31 | $2.9M | −$17.3M | −85.85% |
| 2012 | 2012-12-31 | $20.2M | $592,000 | +3.02% |
| 2011 | 2011-12-31 | $19.6M | — | — |
Quarterhill r&d spending trends
Over the last five fiscal years, Quarterhill's r&d spending increased from $2.9M to $3.6M, a change of $713,000.
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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