Yum Brands annual r&d spending
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Yum Brands R&D Spending Growth & History (YUM)
Yum Brands's r&d spending was $28.0M for fiscal 2015.
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| Fiscal year | Period ended | R&D spending | Change | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2015-12-31 | $28.0M | −$2.0M | −6.67% |
| 2014 | 2014-12-27 | $30.0M | −$1.0M | −3.23% |
| 2013 | 2013-12-28 | $31.0M | $1.0M | +3.33% |
| 2012 | 2012-12-29 | $30.0M | −$4.0M | −11.76% |
| 2011 | 2011-12-31 | $34.0M | $1.0M | +3.03% |
| 2010 | 2010-12-25 | $33.0M | $2.0M | +6.45% |
| 2009 | 2009-12-26 | $31.0M | −$3.0M | −8.82% |
| 2008 | 2008-12-27 | $34.0M | — | — |
Yum Brands r&d spending trends
Over the last five fiscal years, Yum Brands's r&d spending decreased from $33.0M to $28.0M, a change of −$5.0M.
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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