BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. or Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.: Who Invests More in Innovation?

BioMarin vs. Apellis: R&D Investment Showdown

__timestampApellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
Wednesday, January 1, 20148379522461543000
Thursday, January 1, 201513730311634806000
Friday, January 1, 201622978599661905000
Sunday, January 1, 201740303878610753000
Monday, January 1, 2018105285576696328000
Tuesday, January 1, 2019220968770715007000
Wednesday, January 1, 2020299921000628116000
Friday, January 1, 2021420869000628793000
Saturday, January 1, 2022387236000649606000
Sunday, January 1, 2023354387000746773000
Monday, January 1, 2024747184000
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Innovation Investment: A Tale of Two Biotech Giants

In the competitive world of biotechnology, investment in research and development (R&D) is crucial for innovation and growth. Over the past decade, BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. and Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. have demonstrated contrasting strategies in their R&D expenditures. From 2014 to 2023, BioMarin consistently outspent Apellis, with R&D expenses peaking at approximately 750 million in 2023, nearly double Apellis's highest expenditure of around 420 million in 2021. This trend highlights BioMarin's robust commitment to innovation, maintaining an average annual R&D investment that is over three times that of Apellis. However, Apellis has shown a remarkable growth trajectory, increasing its R&D spending by over 4000% from 2014 to 2023. This rapid increase underscores Apellis's aggressive push towards innovation, potentially setting the stage for future breakthroughs. As these companies continue to invest in their futures, the biotech industry watches closely to see who will lead the next wave of medical advancements.

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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

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Date published
17 Jan 2025