R&D Spending Showdown: Applied Materials, Inc. vs Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)

R&D Spending: Applied Materials vs Ericsson

__timestampApplied Materials, Inc.Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)
Wednesday, January 1, 2014142800000036308000000
Thursday, January 1, 2015145100000034844000000
Friday, January 1, 2016154000000031635000000
Sunday, January 1, 2017177400000037887000000
Monday, January 1, 2018201900000038909000000
Tuesday, January 1, 2019205400000038815000000
Wednesday, January 1, 2020223400000039714000000
Friday, January 1, 2021248500000042074000000
Saturday, January 1, 2022277100000047298000000
Sunday, January 1, 2023310200000051801000000
Monday, January 1, 20243233000000
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R&D Spending: A Tale of Two Giants

In the ever-evolving tech landscape, research and development (R&D) is the lifeblood of innovation. Over the past decade, Applied Materials, Inc. and Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) have been at the forefront of this race. From 2014 to 2023, Ericsson's R&D spending surged by approximately 43%, peaking at an impressive $51.8 billion in 2023. In contrast, Applied Materials saw a 126% increase, reaching $3.1 billion in the same year. This stark difference highlights Ericsson's commitment to maintaining its leadership in telecommunications, while Applied Materials focuses on semiconductor advancements. Interestingly, data for 2024 is missing for Ericsson, leaving us to speculate on their future strategy. As these giants continue to invest heavily in R&D, the tech world eagerly anticipates the innovations that will shape our future.

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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

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Date published
28 Jan 2025