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Apple (AAPL) R&D spending by quarter
Apple's R&D spending was $11.7B in Q4 FY26 (fourth quarter fiscal 2026), 0% from Q3 FY26. Over the last 8 quarters it ranged from $8.3B (Q1 FY25) to $11.7B (Q4 FY26).
| Quarter | R&D spending | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 FY26 | $11.7B | 0% | +32% |
| Q3 FY26 | $11.7B | +3% | +32% |
| Q2 FY26 | $11.4B | +5% | +34% |
| Q1 FY26 | $10.9B | +23% | +32% |
| Q4 FY25 | $8.9B | 0% | — |
| Q3 FY25 | $8.9B | +4% | — |
| Q2 FY25 | $8.6B | +3% | — |
| Q1 FY25 | $8.3B | — | — |
Q4 FY26 at a glance
Apple, Q4 FY26: revenue $114.5B (+12% year over year), operating margin 31.1%, net earnings $30.7B, operating cash flow $28.1B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is Apple's R&D spending?
Apple's R&D spending was $11.7B in Q4 FY26 (fourth quarter fiscal 2026), 0% from Q3 FY26.
How has Apple's R&D spending changed?
Over the last 8 quarters it ranged from $8.3B (Q1 FY25) to $11.7B (Q4 FY26).