Huawei Invests Record $27.5 Billion in R&D as 2025 Revenue Hits $126 Billion
Huawei released its 2025 Annual Report today, revealing a steady financial performance with $126 billion in revenue and $9.7 billion in net profit. Underscoring its relentless pursuit of technological sovereignty, the company allocated $27.5 billion to Research & Development (R&D), representing a significant 21.8% of its annual revenue. This brings Huawei’s total R&D investment over the past decade to an unprecedented $197.7 billion.
Sabrina Meng, Huawei's Rotating Chairwoman, attributed the results to customer trust and the resilience of Huawei’s global ecosystem. "In 2025, Huawei's overall performance remained steady," Meng stated. With over 114,000 employees—more than half of its total workforce—dedicated to innovation, Huawei closed the year with a formidable global portfolio of 165,000 active granted patents, solidifying its position as a global leader in intellectual property and next-generation connectivity.