Quick Answer
PayPal Holdings, Inc. reported R&D Expense of $1.07 billion for fiscal year 2018.
PayPal Holdings, Inc. R&D Expense — Annual History
| Fiscal Year | R&D Expense | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1.07B | +12.4% |
| 2017 | $953.00M | +14.3% |
| 2016 | $834.00M | +5.3% |
| 2015 | $792.00M | +6.0% |
| 2014 | $747.00M | +2.8% |
| 2013 | $727.00M | — |
Quarterly R&D Expense
| Quarter Ending | R&D Expense | YoY | QoQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2018 | $269.00M | +12.1% | +5.5% |
| June 30, 2018 | $255.00M | +9.9% | -1.2% |
| March 31, 2018 | $258.00M | +20.6% | +7.5% |
| September 30, 2017 | $240.00M | +11.6% | +3.4% |
| June 30, 2017 | $232.00M | +11.0% | +8.4% |
| March 31, 2017 | $214.00M | +9.7% | -0.5% |
| September 30, 2016 | $215.00M | +9.1% | +2.9% |
| June 30, 2016 | $209.00M | +3.5% | +7.2% |
- PayPal Holdings, Inc. showed an increase of +12.4% in R&D Expense compared to the prior fiscal year.
- Over the 2013–2018 period, PayPal Holdings, Inc.’s r&d expense has grown by 47.3% (from $727.00 million to $1.07 billion).
- The most recent figure is from PayPal Holdings, Inc.’s fiscal year 2018 report (Form 10-K), filed with the SEC on February 7, 2019.
- All figures are sourced from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings, last verified June 17, 2026.
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