R&D Insights: How Texas Instruments Incorporated and Zebra Technologies Corporation Allocate Funds

R&D Spending: Texas Instruments vs. Zebra Technologies

__timestampTexas Instruments IncorporatedZebra Technologies Corporation
Wednesday, January 1, 20141358000000151103000
Thursday, January 1, 20151280000000394111000
Friday, January 1, 20161370000000376000000
Sunday, January 1, 20171508000000389000000
Monday, January 1, 20181559000000444000000
Tuesday, January 1, 20191544000000447000000
Wednesday, January 1, 20201530000000453000000
Friday, January 1, 20211554000000567000000
Saturday, January 1, 20221670000000570000000
Sunday, January 1, 20231863000000519000000
Monday, January 1, 20241959000000563000000
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R&D Investment Trends: A Tale of Two Innovators

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, research and development (R&D) spending is a critical indicator of a company's commitment to innovation. Texas Instruments Incorporated and Zebra Technologies Corporation, two giants in their respective fields, have shown distinct patterns in their R&D investments over the past decade.

From 2014 to 2023, Texas Instruments consistently increased its R&D spending, culminating in a 44% rise from $1.36 billion in 2014 to nearly $1.96 billion in 2023. This steady growth underscores their dedication to advancing semiconductor technology. In contrast, Zebra Technologies, known for its enterprise asset intelligence solutions, saw a more modest increase of 243% from 2014 to 2022, with a peak in 2022 at $570 million. However, data for 2024 is missing, leaving room for speculation on their future strategy.

These trends highlight the strategic priorities of each company, reflecting their unique approaches to maintaining competitive edges in their industries.

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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

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Date published
28 Jan 2025