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Salesforce (CRM) R&D spending by quarter

Salesforce's R&D spending was $1.7B in Q2 FY27 (second quarter fiscal 2027), +4% from Q1 FY27. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $1.4B (Q4 FY25) to $1.7B (Q2 FY27).

Salesforce R&D spending by quarterSalesforce R&D spending by quarter$1.4BQ4 FY25$1.5BQ1 FY26$1.5BQ2 FY26$1.4BQ3 FY26$1.6BQ4 FY26$1.6BQ1 FY27$1.7BQ2 FY27
QuarterR&D spendingQ/QY/Y
Q2 FY27$1.7B+4%+14%
Q1 FY27$1.6B+0.5%+11%
Q4 FY26$1.6B+13%+14%
Q3 FY26$1.4B-3%—
Q2 FY26$1.5B+1%—
Q1 FY26$1.5B+3%—
Q4 FY25$1.4B——

Q2 FY27 at a glance

Salesforce, Q2 FY27: revenue $11.3B (+11% year over year), operating margin 20.5%, net earnings $3.5B, operating cash flow $1.3B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.

Questions

What is Salesforce's R&D spending?

Salesforce's R&D spending was $1.7B in Q2 FY27 (second quarter fiscal 2027), +4% from Q1 FY27.

How has Salesforce's R&D spending changed?

Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $1.4B (Q4 FY25) to $1.7B (Q2 FY27).

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