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Intel research and development expense, 2008–2025
Intel reported research and development expense of $13.8 billion for the fiscal year ended Dec. 27, 2025, down 16.8% from $16.5 billion the year before, according to its Form 10-K.
Fiscal years labeled by the year in which they ended. Bars drawn from the table below.
Intel research and development expense by fiscal year
| Fiscal year ended | R&D expense | Change | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 27, 2025 | $13.8B | −16.8% | 10-K (2026) ↗ |
| Dec. 28, 2024 | $16.5B | +3.1% | 10-K (2026) ↗ |
| Dec. 30, 2023 | $16.0B | −8.5% | 10-K (2026) ↗ |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | $17.5B | +15.4% | 10-K (2025) ↗ |
| Dec. 25, 2021 | $15.2B | +12.1% | 10-K (2024) ↗ |
| Dec. 26, 2020 | $13.6B | +1.5% | 10-K (2023) ↗ |
| Dec. 28, 2019 | $13.4B | −1.3% | 10-K (2022) ↗ |
| Dec. 29, 2018 | $13.5B | +3.9% | 10-K (2021) ↗ |
| Dec. 30, 2017 | $13.0B | +2.8% | 10-K (2020) ↗ |
| Dec. 31, 2016 | $12.7B | +4.6% | 10-K (2019) ↗ |
| Dec. 26, 2015 | $12.1B | +5.1% | 10-K (2018) ↗ |
| Dec. 27, 2014 | $11.5B | +8.7% | 10-K (2017) ↗ |
| Dec. 28, 2013 | $10.6B | +4.6% | 10-K (2016) ↗ |
| Dec. 29, 2012 | $10.1B | +21.5% | 10-K (2015) ↗ |
| Dec. 31, 2011 | $8.35B | +27.0% | 10-K (2014) ↗ |
| Dec. 25, 2010 | $6.58B | +16.3% | 10-K (2013) ↗ |
| Dec. 26, 2009 | $5.65B | −1.2% | 10-K (2012) ↗ |
| Dec. 27, 2008 | $5.72B | — | 10-K (2011) ↗ |
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FAQ
Q What was Intel's research and development expense in its latest fiscal year?
A Intel reported research and development expense of $13.8 billion for the fiscal year ended Dec. 27, 2025, down 16.8% from $16.5 billion the year before, according to its Form 10-K.
Q What is Intel's highest annual research and development expense on record here?
A $17.5 billion, in the fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2022, among the fiscal years 2008–2025 reported in its 10-K XBRL data.
Q Where does this research and development expense data come from?
A From Intel's annual reports on Form 10-K, as tagged in XBRL and published by the SEC (company facts). Research and development expense as reported in the income statement.
Source: Intel's annual reports on Form 10-K via SEC XBRL company facts, updated Oct. 15, 2026. Research and development expense as reported in the income statement. For each year the most recent 10-K that reports it is used, so a figure a company later restated shows the restated value; the filing link shows which report it came from. Change is our arithmetic. Financial data, not investment advice.