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AstraZeneca (AZN) R&D spending by quarter

AstraZeneca's R&D spending was $4.1B in Q2 2026 (second quarter 2026), +11% from Q3 2025. Over the last 3 quarters it ranged from $3.5B (Q2 2025) to $4.1B (Q2 2026).

AstraZeneca R&D spending by quarterAstraZeneca R&D spending by quarter$3.5BQ2 2025$3.7BQ3 2025$4.1BQ2 2026
QuarterR&D spendingQ/QY/Y
Q2 2026$4.1B+11%+14%
Q3 2025$3.7B+3%—
Q2 2025$3.5B——

Q2 2026 at a glance

AstraZeneca, Q2 2026: revenue $15.4B (+6% year over year), operating margin 20.6%, net earnings $2.5B, operating cash flow $4.6B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.

Questions

What is AstraZeneca's R&D spending?

AstraZeneca's R&D spending was $4.1B in Q2 2026 (second quarter 2026), +11% from Q3 2025.

How has AstraZeneca's R&D spending changed?

Over the last 3 quarters it ranged from $3.5B (Q2 2025) to $4.1B (Q2 2026).

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