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TRMB (Trimble) Research & Development : $651 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2025)


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What is Trimble Research & Development?

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Trimble's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2025 was $159 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2025 was $651 Mil.

Trimble Research & Development Historical Data

The historical data trend for Trimble'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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Trimble Research & Development Chart

Trimble Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Research & Development
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Trimble Quarterly Data
Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25
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Trimble Research & Development Calculation

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

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $651 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.

Trimble  (NAS:TRMB) 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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Trimble Business Description

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Address
10368 Westmoor Drive, Westminister, CO, USA, 80021
Website
https://www.trimble.com
Trimble Inc is a technology solutions provider that enables office and mobile professionals to connect their workflows and asset lifecycles to drive a more productive, sustainable future. The company has three reportable segments: Architects, Engineers, Construction, and Owners (AECO). This segment provides software solutions that sell through a direct channel to customers in the construction industry. Field Systems. This segment provides hardware and associated software solutions that sell through dealer partner channels. Transportation and Logistics (T&L). This segment provides solutions for customers working in long-haul trucking and freight shipping markets.
Executives
Robert G Painter officer: CFO C/O TRIMBLE INC., 935 STEWART DRIVE, SUNNYVALE CA 94085
Kaigham Gabriel director C/O TRIMBLE INC., 935 STEWART DR, SUNNYVALE CA 94085
Peter Large officer: Senior Vice President 935 STEWART DRIVE, SUNNYVALE CA 94085
James Calvin Dalton director 2065 COURTHOUSE ROAD, STAFFORD VA 22554
Jennifer Allison officer: Corporate VP, General Counsel 10368 WESTMOOR DRIVE, WESTMINSTER CO 80021
Darryl R Matthews officer: SVP & Sector Head C/O TRIMBLE INC., 935 STEWART DRIVE, SUNNYVALE CA 94085
Mark S Peek director 3401 HILLVIEW AVENUE, PALO ALTO CA 94304
Ronald Bisio officer: Sr. Vice President C/O TRIMBLE INC., 935 STEWARD DR., SUNNYVALE CA 94085
Jennifer Lin officer: Chief Platform Officer 935 STEWART DRIVE, SUNNYVALE CA 94085
James A Kirkland officer: Vice President C/O TRIMBLE INC., 935 STEWART DRIVE, SUNNYVALE CA 94085
James Joel Langley officer: Sr. Vice President 935 STEWART DRIVE, SUNNYVALE CA 94085
Thomas W Sweet director ONE DELL WAY, ROUND ROCK TX 78682
Sandra Macquillan director P.O. BOX 619100, DALLAS TX 75261-9100
Bryn Fosburgh officer: VP, Geomatics & Engineering C/O TRIMBLE INC., 935 STEWART DRIVE, SUNNYVALE CA 94085
Steven W Berglund officer: President & CEO C/O TRIMBLE INC., 935 STEWART DRIVE, SUNNYVALE CA 94085