Incyte Corporation or CymaBay Therapeutics, Inc.: Who Invests More in Innovation?

Incyte vs. CymaBay: A Decade of R&D Investment

__timestampCymaBay Therapeutics, Inc.Incyte Corporation
Wednesday, January 1, 201415823000347523000
Thursday, January 1, 201517026000479514000
Friday, January 1, 201615941000581861000
Sunday, January 1, 2017189380001326361000
Monday, January 1, 2018581240001197957000
Tuesday, January 1, 2019838370001154111000
Wednesday, January 1, 2020358820002215942000
Friday, January 1, 2021645420001458179000
Saturday, January 1, 2022679950001585936000
Sunday, January 1, 2023801180001627594000
Monday, January 1, 20242606848000
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Cracking the code

Innovation Investment: A Tale of Two Biotechs

In the competitive world of biotechnology, research and development (R&D) spending is a key indicator of a company's commitment to innovation. Over the past decade, Incyte Corporation has consistently outpaced CymaBay Therapeutics, Inc. in R&D investment. From 2014 to 2023, Incyte's R&D expenses grew by approximately 368%, peaking at $1.63 billion in 2023. In contrast, CymaBay's R&D spending increased by about 406% during the same period, reaching $80 million in 2023. Despite CymaBay's impressive growth rate, Incyte's absolute spending remains significantly higher, underscoring its robust commitment to pioneering new therapies. This disparity highlights the varying scales and strategies of these two companies in their pursuit of innovation. As the biotech landscape evolves, such investments will likely play a crucial role in determining future market leaders.

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Date published
17 Jan 2025