Gibraltar Industries annual r&d spending
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Gibraltar Industries R&D Spending Growth & History (ROCK)
Gibraltar Industries's r&d spending was $1.7M for fiscal 2018.
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| Fiscal year | Period ended | R&D spending | Change | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2018-12-31 | $1.7M | −$1.2M | −41.38% |
| 2017 | 2017-12-31 | $2.9M | $700,000 | +31.82% |
| 2016 | 2016-12-31 | $2.2M | $1.3M | +144.44% |
| 2015 | 2015-12-31 | $900,000 | $840,000 | +1400.00% |
| 2014 | 2014-12-31 | $60,000 | — | — |
Gibraltar Industries r&d spending trends
Between the periods ended 2014-12-31 and 2018-12-31, Gibraltar Industries's r&d spending increased from $60,000 to $1.7M, a change of $1.6M.
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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