# Apple's Annual R&D Spending Jumps by More Than $11 Billion

- Source: MacRumors
- Published: 2026-11-03T14:22:23+00:00
- Category: Tech
- Original: https://www.macrumors.com/2026/11/03/apples-annual-rd-spending-jumps/
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/apple-s-annual-r-d-spending-jumps-by-more-than-11-billion-6b90ef/

Apple's research and development (R&D) spending increased by $11.22 billion in fiscal 2026, reaching $45.77 billion, according to the company's financial statements . The figures represent a 32% increase from $34.55 billion in fiscal 2025. That works out to roughly $125 million a day spent on developing Apple's products and technologies during its financial year, which ended on September 26. Resea

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