Vulcan Materials annual r&d spending
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Vulcan Materials R&D Spending Growth & History (VMC)
Vulcan Materials's r&d spending was $0 for fiscal 2013.
View full Vulcan Materials company overviewVulcan Materials annual r&d spending history
| Fiscal year | Period ended | R&D spending | Change | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2013-12-31 | $0 | $0 | — |
| 2012 | 2012-12-31 | $0 | −$1.1M | — |
| 2011 | 2011-12-31 | $1.1M | −$473,000 | −29.90% |
| 2010 | 2010-12-31 | $1.6M | $41,000 | +2.66% |
| 2009 | 2009-12-31 | $1.5M | −$5,000 | −0.32% |
| 2008 | 2008-12-31 | $1.5M | — | — |
Vulcan Materials r&d spending trends
Over the last five fiscal years, Vulcan Materials's r&d spending decreased from $1.5M to $0, a change of −$1.5M.
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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