R&D Spending Showdown: Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. vs Wave Life Sciences Ltd.

Biotech R&D: Sarepta vs. Wave Life Sciences

__timestampSarepta Therapeutics, Inc.Wave Life Sciences Ltd.
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Thursday, January 1, 20151463940009057000
Friday, January 1, 201618827200040818000
Sunday, January 1, 201716670700079309000
Monday, January 1, 2018401843000134428000
Tuesday, January 1, 2019560909000175431000
Wednesday, January 1, 2020722343000130944000
Friday, January 1, 2021771182000121875000
Saturday, January 1, 2022877090000115856000
Sunday, January 1, 2023877387000130009000
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R&D Spending: A Tale of Two Biotech Innovators

In the competitive world of biotechnology, research and development (R&D) spending is a critical indicator of a company's commitment to innovation. Over the past decade, Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. and Wave Life Sciences Ltd. have been at the forefront of this race. Since 2014, Sarepta has consistently outpaced Wave Life Sciences in R&D investment, with a staggering 830% increase by 2023. In contrast, Wave Life Sciences has seen a more modest growth of approximately 540% over the same period.

Sarepta's aggressive R&D strategy, peaking at nearly $880 million in 2023, underscores its dedication to advancing genetic medicine. Meanwhile, Wave Life Sciences, with its peak spending of around $175 million in 2019, continues to focus on precision medicine. This financial commitment highlights the dynamic landscape of biotech innovation, where strategic R&D investments can shape the future of healthcare.

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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

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Date published
17 Jan 2025