Who Prioritizes Innovation? R&D Spending Compared for Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. and Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc.

Biotech R&D: Sarepta vs. Protagonist's Innovation Race

__timestampProtagonist Therapeutics, Inc.Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.
Wednesday, January 1, 2014745900094231000
Thursday, January 1, 201511831000146394000
Friday, January 1, 201625705000188272000
Sunday, January 1, 201746181000166707000
Monday, January 1, 201859497000401843000
Tuesday, January 1, 201965003000560909000
Wednesday, January 1, 202074506000722343000
Friday, January 1, 2021126006000771182000
Saturday, January 1, 2022126215000877090000
Sunday, January 1, 2023120161000877387000
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Innovation in Biotech: A Tale of Two Companies

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, Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. and Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. have demonstrated contrasting approaches to R&D investment. From 2014 to 2023, Sarepta's R&D expenses surged by over 830%, peaking in 2023 with a staggering 877 million dollars. This reflects their aggressive pursuit of cutting-edge therapies. In contrast, Protagonist Therapeutics, while showing a steady increase, reached a more modest 120 million dollars in 2023, marking a 1,500% increase since 2014. This disparity highlights Sarepta's dominant position in prioritizing innovation, investing nearly seven times more than Protagonist in recent years. As the biotech landscape evolves, these spending patterns may shape the future of medical breakthroughs.

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Date published
17 Jan 2025