Analyzing R&D Budgets: Applied Materials, Inc. vs II-VI Incorporated

R&D Spending: A Decade of Innovation in Semiconductors

__timestampApplied Materials, Inc.II-VI Incorporated
Wednesday, January 1, 2014142800000042523000
Thursday, January 1, 2015145100000051260000
Friday, January 1, 2016154000000060354000
Sunday, January 1, 2017177400000096810000
Monday, January 1, 20182019000000116875000
Tuesday, January 1, 20192054000000139163000
Wednesday, January 1, 20202234000000339073000
Friday, January 1, 20212485000000330105000
Saturday, January 1, 20222771000000377106000
Sunday, January 1, 20233102000000499603000
Monday, January 1, 20243233000000478788000
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A Decade of Innovation: R&D Spending in the Semiconductor Industry

In the ever-evolving world of semiconductors, research and development (R&D) is the lifeblood of innovation. Over the past decade, Applied Materials, Inc. and II-VI Incorporated have demonstrated contrasting approaches to R&D investment. From 2014 to 2023, Applied Materials increased its R&D budget by approximately 126%, reaching a peak in 2023. This commitment underscores its role as a leader in semiconductor technology. In contrast, II-VI Incorporated, while showing a significant 1070% increase in R&D spending over the same period, still operates on a smaller scale. The data reveals a strategic focus on innovation, with Applied Materials consistently outspending II-VI by a factor of 6 to 10. As we look to the future, these investments will likely shape the next wave of technological breakthroughs, driving advancements in electronics and beyond.

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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

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Date published
28 Jan 2025