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Blackline (BL) R&D spending by quarter

Blackline's R&D spending was $30.6M in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -2% from Q2 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $25.7M (Q1 2025) to $31.3M (Q2 2026).

Blackline R&D spending by quarterBlackline R&D spending by quarter$25.7MQ1 2025$28.0MQ2 2025$27.3MQ3 2025$28.2MQ4 2025$30.6MQ1 2026$31.3MQ2 2026$30.6MQ3 2026
QuarterR&D spendingQ/QY/Y
Q3 2026$30.6M-2%+12%
Q2 2026$31.3M+2%+12%
Q1 2026$30.6M+8%+19%
Q4 2025$28.2M+3%—
Q3 2025$27.3M-2%—
Q2 2025$28.0M+9%—
Q1 2025$25.7M——

Q3 2026 at a glance

Blackline, Q3 2026: revenue $193M (+8% year over year), operating margin 8.6%, net earnings $10.6M, operating cash flow $67.1M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.

Questions

What is Blackline's R&D spending?

Blackline's R&D spending was $30.6M in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -2% from Q2 2026.

How has Blackline's R&D spending changed?

Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $25.7M (Q1 2025) to $31.3M (Q2 2026).

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