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AppLovin (APP) R&D spending by quarter
AppLovin's R&D spending was $102M in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +2% from Q2 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $43.9M (Q3 2025) to $123M (Q1 2025).
| Quarter | R&D spending | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | $102M | +2% | +132% |
| Q2 2026 | $99.9M | +6% | +127% |
| Q1 2026 | $94.1M | +14% | -23% |
| Q4 2025 | $82.2M | +87% | — |
| Q3 2025 | $43.9M | -0.4% | — |
| Q2 2025 | $44.0M | -64% | — |
| Q1 2025 | $123M | — | — |
Q3 2026 at a glance
AppLovin, Q3 2026: revenue $2.2B (+56% year over year), operating margin 78.2%, net earnings $1.4B, operating cash flow $1.4B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is AppLovin's R&D spending?
AppLovin's R&D spending was $102M in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +2% from Q2 2026.
How has AppLovin's R&D spending changed?
Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $43.9M (Q3 2025) to $123M (Q1 2025).