# Apple annual R&D spending rises 32% to $45.77 billion

_Published Monday, November 2, 2026 at 6:09 PM EST · Products · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

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Apple's research and development spending reached $45.77 billion in fiscal 2026, up 32% from $34.55 billion in fiscal 2025, according to its latest quarterly results. Fourth-quarter R&D expenses totaled $11.73 billion, compared with $8.87 billion a year earlier.

CFO Kevan Parekh previously said AI-related spending was being added to investments in Apple's existing product roadmap. The latest figures show spending holding at the higher level: fourth-quarter expenses increased by just $1 million from Q3.

## Sources

- [9to5Mac](https://9to5mac.com/2026/11/02/apple-spent-a-record-45-77-billion-on-rd-in-fiscal-2026-up-32/)

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