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APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS, INC. reported R&D Expense of $85.51 million for fiscal year 2025.
APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS, INC. R&D Expense — Annual History
| Fiscal Year | R&D Expense | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $85.51M | +55.6% |
| 2024 | $54.95M | +52.8% |
| 2023 | $35.98M | -0.7% |
| 2022 | $36.24M | -12.1% |
| 2021 | $41.22M | -5.0% |
| 2020 | $43.39M | -0.0% |
| 2019 | $43.40M | -13.0% |
| 2018 | $49.90M | +41.1% |
| 2017 | $35.37M | +11.3% |
| 2016 | $31.78M | +52.4% |
| 2015 | $20.85M | +30.6% |
| 2014 | $15.97M | +87.6% |
| 2013 | $8.51M | +12.0% |
| 2012 | $7.60M | +17.9% |
| 2011 | $6.45M | — |
Quarterly R&D Expense
| Quarter Ending | R&D Expense | YoY | QoQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | $21.27M | +58.4% | +3.2% |
| June 30, 2025 | $20.61M | +57.6% | +15.7% |
| March 31, 2025 | $17.81M | +52.1% | +32.6% |
| September 30, 2024 | $13.43M | +42.0% | +2.7% |
| June 30, 2024 | $13.08M | +51.4% | +11.7% |
| March 31, 2024 | $11.71M | +37.2% | +23.8% |
| September 30, 2023 | $9.46M | +2.7% | +9.5% |
| June 30, 2023 | $8.64M | +3.7% | +1.2% |
- APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS, INC. showed an increase of +55.6% in R&D Expense compared to the prior fiscal year.
- Over the 2011–2025 period, APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS, INC.’s r&d expense has grown by 1225.5% (from $6.45 million to $85.51 million).
- The most recent figure is from APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS, INC.’s fiscal year 2025 report (Form 10-K), filed with the SEC on February 26, 2026.
- All figures are sourced from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings, last verified June 17, 2026.
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