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Monsanto Co (XSWX:MOO) Research & Development : CHF1,583 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2018)


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What is Monsanto Co Research & Development?

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Monsanto Co's Research & Development for the three months ended in Feb. 2018 was CHF369 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2018 was CHF1,583 Mil.

Monsanto Co Research & Development Historical Data

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

* 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.

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Monsanto Co Research & Development Chart

Monsanto Co Annual Data
Trend Aug08 Aug09 Aug10 Aug11 Aug12 Aug13 Aug14 Aug15 Aug16 Aug17
Research & Development
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,419.71 1,569.41 1,530.23 1,468.30 1,551.24

Monsanto Co Quarterly Data
May13 Aug13 Nov13 Feb14 May14 Aug14 Nov14 Feb15 May15 Aug15 Nov15 Feb16 May16 Aug16 Nov16 Feb17 May17 Aug17 Nov17 Feb18
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 381.38 411.45 423.77 378.75 368.59

Monsanto Co Research & Development Calculation

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

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2018 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF1,583 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.

Monsanto Co  (XSWX:MOO) 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.

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Monsanto Co (XSWX:MOO) Business Description

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Originally a chemical company, Monsanto has morphed into an agricultural giant, focusing on seeds and crop-protection products. In a major breakthrough, Monsanto introduced the first genetically modified crop seeds in 1996 and has remained the industry leader through new product development and licensing agreements. Monsanto continues to focus on bringing new biotechnology traits to market to improve farmer yields and productivity.