Nestle (LTS:0RR6) Research & Development: CHF1,613.00 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


What is Nestle Research & Development?

Nestle LTS:0RR6 77 Research & Development is CHF1,613.00 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LTS:0RR6 with a GF Score™ of 77/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Nestle's Research & Development for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF827.00 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF1,613.00 Mil.

Nestle  (LTS:0RR6) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

Nestle Research & Development Related Terms

Nestle Research & Development Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nestle's Research & Development can be seen below:

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Nestle Research & Development Chart

Nestle Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,670.00 1,696.00 1,656.00 1,667.00 1,613.00

Nestle Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Research & Development Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 846.00 830.00 837.00 786.00 827.00

Nestle Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF1,613.00 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of CHF1,613.00 Mil mean?
Nestle (LTS:0RR6) has a Research & Development of CHF1,613.00 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Nestle and its competitors.
Is Nestle's Research & Development too high?
Nestle's current Research & Development is CHF1,613.00 Mil. Overall, Nestle has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nestle's Research & Development compare to KHC and GIS?
Nestle's Research & Development of CHF1,613.00 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Research & Development for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Research & Development should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Nestle and its competitors. Nestle's current Research & Development is CHF1,613.00 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nestle stock overvalued right now?
Nestle (LTS:0RR6) has a current Research & Development of CHF1,613.00 Mil. The current Research & Development is CHF1,613.00 Mil. Nestle's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nestle (LTS:0RR6), the current Research & Development is CHF1,613.00 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Nestle Business Description

Address Avenue Nestle 55, Vevey, CHE, 1800
With a 150-year-plus history, Nestle is the largest food and beverage manufacturer in the world by sales, generating roughly CHF 90 billion in annual revenue. Its diverse product portfolio includes brands such as Nescafe, Maggi, Nespresso, and Purina. The company employs 270,000 people around the world and has a vast portfolio of global products, with more than 30 brands each achieving more than CHF 1 billion in sales annually and a geographic presence that spans 185 countries.